New Academic Session of 2019 Commences at XLRI

New Academic Session of 2019 Commences at XLRI

Rajalakshmi School of Business (RSB) Chennai PGDM Admission 2019. Fees and Placement 2018

Rajalakshmi School of Business (RSB) Chennai PGDM Admission 2019. Fees and Placement 2018

Monitoring Water Tower Levels With Wireless Pressure Sensors

 

Water towers are used by many communities to provide a reliable water supply during peak usage hours and power outages. These elevated structures are deliberately tall in stature to maintain sufficient pressure to deliver potable water by gravity through a pump distribution network that supplies water to homes.
As residential water pressure requirements range between 45 and 80 psi, the average height of a water tower must be around 165 ft. to deliver water at pressures between 50-60 psi.  Municipalities must monitor the water distribution system to ensure proper pressure and water levels.  Pressure management is critical as too high or low-pressure levels could result in inefficient system operations and damaged pumps.

Typically, pressure sensors are mounted in the tanks of water towers to measure pressure to determine the water level.   Pressure sensors are also placed on suction and discharge pumps to monitor pressures.
Remote sensor control systems eliminate the need for operators to climb towers or travel to various locations to read gauges in monitoring pressure sensors and inputting information into a computer for analysis.  However, the operating environment of the water distribution system poses challenges for wired monitoring systems.
When operating in outside environments, wired systems are susceptible to lighting strikes and ground faults that can destroy sensors and everything wired to it.  Power also can be a problem for wired systems because only 120V AC is typically available at the water tanks. And as wired systems require that each sensor be wired back to the controller and connected to an interface port, maintenance on hardwired sensors can be costly because of the water tower height.

Wireless Sensing & Monitoring For Reliable Operations

A wireless remote monitoring and control system resembles the architecture of a wired system by using “air wires” instead of cabling to measure and transmit the water pressure of the water tower to a remote location. The wireless telemetry system consists of end nodes that include a radio that powers sensors, which conduct the pressure measurements for transmission to a gateway. Powered by battery, the end nodes address the challenges of using sensors in areas without a power source or when power is unstable.
Serving as the central hub for receiving measurements, the gateway stores recent sensor readings in Modbus format for accessibility by a PLC in a control center or through an Internet connection.  The gateway can be physically wired to a PLC/SCADA/DCS or wirelessly connected using cell modems.  By using 900mHz instead of 2.4gHz, the wireless network provides for robust data transmissions through different terrain, structures, and weather conditions and operates for years in harsh environmental conditions. As nodes and other components are not physically wired, the wireless system reduces the risk of failure due to lightning strikes and ground faults that can destroy wired systems.

 Figure 1 illustrates the working configuration of a wireless remote sensor system in the water distribution system of the water tower.  Integrated sensor nodes (see figure 2) that include a pressure sensor, wireless node, and intrinsically-safe internal battery are installed on water towers and pumps to monitor water levels and pressure.  By eliminating the need to specify and purchase a pressure sensor and wireless node separately, these integrated sensor nodes serve as low-cost alternatives to conduit, wired and other pressure sensor solutions.

Fig. 1: Working configuration of a wireless remote sensor system in a water distribution system.

Working in one wireless monitoring and control network, up to 240 integrated sensor nodes can provide feedback at various points to verify water levels and ensure the system has sufficient pressure to deliver water to users.  Data is sent to a gateway that serves this information in various formats such as 4 to 20 mA or Modbus.  By adding Ethernet connectivity using an interface module, the gateway becomes part of a local area network (LAN), a WI-FI network, or connects with a cellular modem to bring the information to laptops or smartphones. Maintenance staff can monitor water levels on a smart phone, tablet or a command center while operators at the main dispatch can view status on business intelligence dashboards.
In figure 2 below, the Pressure Scout wireless pressure transmitter integrates a wireless radio, pressure sensor, and intrinsically-safe circuitry including a battery to serve as a cost-effective alternative to conduit, wired, and other pressure sensor solutions. This telemetry system offers overall ease-of-use and reliable pressure measurement for industrial applications without wire.

Fig. 2: Pressure Scout wireless pressure transmitter.

About the author

Sandro Esposito is the Sales & Marketing Director at SignalFire Wireless Telemetry. He is responsible for business development related to process automation, which includes products and services related to distributed control systems, safety systems, programmable logic controllers, SCADA, fire & gas protection, measurement, analytical, software, system integration, industrial protocols, power systems, surveillance, remote monitoring, control panels, and HMI.
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What Expert Say about PLC, SCADA, and DCS Training Market 2021

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Key Vendors: BASF, Geobeton, Nu-core, Wagners, Zeobond, ASK Chemicals, Milliken & Company, The Dow Chemical, and many more. The PLC, SCADA, and DCS Training market report includes company share analysis for the major companies operating in this market by major regions.
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• Increasing adoption of Industry 4.0
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• Increase in personalized training
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SCADA Market worth $11.16 Billion by 2020

SCADA Market worth $11.16 Billion by 2020

According to a new market research report of “SCADA Market by Components (PLC, RTU, HMI, Communication Systems), Architecture (Hardware, Software, Services), Application (Oil & Gas, Power, Water & Wastewater, Transport, Manufacturing, Chemicals), and Geography – Analysis & Forecast to 2013 – 2020” published by MarketsandMarkets, the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.24% from 2014 to 2020.

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The supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) market includes programmable logic controllers (PLC), remote terminal units (RTUs), human machine interface (HMI), and communication systems. SCADA market is expected to grow in the forecasted period as there is huge potential from renewable energy sector, high investments in infrastructure for sectors such as oil and gas, power (transmission and distribution), and water and wastewater management. These are some of the factors which are driving the growth of the SCADA market. Cyber security threat is considered as an important restraint which is being faced frequently by the SCADA market.

The overall SCADA market is segmented into four major segments- components, architecture, application, and geography. All the segments are separately classified in the report. The SCADA market is expected to reach up to $11.16 billion by 2020, at an estimated CAGR of 7.24 % from 2014 to 2020.

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Geographical split for the SCADA market is included in the report. It presents the market size of different geographies. SCADA market report divides the overall market based on the four major geographical segments- The Americas, Europe, APAC, and Rest of the world (ROW). Asia Pacific (APAC) is estimated to contribute the major share in the SCADA market, which is then followed by the Americas and Europe. Major players which are dominating the SCADA market include ABB (Switzerland), Rockwell Automation (U.S.), and Siemens (Germany).

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Latest IEEE PLC SCADA Projects List – TECHNOLOGICS

Latest IEEE PLC SCADA Projects List – TECHNOLOGICS

TECHNOLOGICS head-quartered in Bangalore, India. is established by technology pioneers having decades of experience across India & Middle East in controls and automation industry. We offer a wide range of services, related to PLC, SCADA, IBMS & Embedded systems for commercial, residential and Industrial sectors. TECHNOLOGICS commenced business trading as a designer and installer of multi brand controls, automation distribution systems, providing a complete range of Custom Installation services and has an extensive experience in the field of complex turn-key solutions development and integration. We propose, design, develop, train, install, integrate, operate and maintain the state of the art IBMS/SCADA and the PLC automation systems and solutions. The services we offer span the full development / integration lifecycle from definition of requirements to field testing of implemented solutions.

TECHNOLOGICS State of the Art Laboratory with complete new generation hardware & Industrial Experienced trainers is ultimate combination to provide specially designed certification courses in Industrial automation, Embedded Systems & BMS technology. Our Trainings are custom designed for working professionals, fresh B-Tech, diploma graduates and undergraduate students all over India with accommodation options. TECHNOLOGICS decades of presence in Middle East market & Powerful placement team in India is committed to understand the real time industrial demand, so we dynamically introduce the needed topic to our training index with consent of students to place them in readily available openings in India & Abroad.

OUR MISSION is to be an ultimate solution provider with a reputation for expertise, quality, and cost effective in the world of automation and to advocate sustainable environmental protection by maximizing our consolidated effort through unmatchable teamwork.
• Focus on profitability and return on investments over growth.
• Maintain a lean and flexible organization.
• Employ quality assurance in pursuit of service excellence.
• Practice sound financial management.
• Employ effective project management processes.
• Develop strong project management teams and support systems.
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OUR VISION is to provide training and implement services with edge of competitive in quality & price to our valued customers in the ground of sustainability. We promote reputed multi brand residential, commercial and Industrial automation products. Our focus and growth will be on the technological outsourcing in the field of PLC controls, BMS, HVAC controls and other related sub systems in the Middle East and Indian subcontinent.
OUR APPROACH:
• We develop the best talent at every level of our business
• Provide best services to attract new client, retaining and expanding the relationship with the existing clients.
• Deliver leading quality and innovative services with maximum efficiency.
• Constantly update and adapt latest technology emerging in the control market.
• Managing risk while protecting our business values and brand.
• Thinking long term and act responsibly and strategically.
OUR VALUES:
People-oriented
• We offer our people the opportunity to accelerate more rapidly than is possible elsewhere. We will continue to drive the greater dimension length to identify and recruit the very best person for every position.
• We perceive the importance of individual creativity, but we know that a team effort produces the best results.
• The dedication of our people to the company and the intense efforts they give to their work is vital to our continued success.
• Advancement depends solely on ability, performance and contribution to the firm’s success with no discrimination of race, color, age, creed, gender or national origin.
Client-focused
• We are big enough to solve our clients problems, yet substantial enough to sustain the loyalty, intimacy and culture that we all treasure and which contributes greatly to our success.
• Our client’s interest always comes first. Our experience shows that if we treat our clients well, our own success will pursue.
• We always seek aggressively to widen up, our client relationships but we will never put down our competitors in this pursuit.
Extensive Integrity in everything we do
• Integrity and honesty are at the heart of our business. We expect our people to maintain high ethical standards in everything they do, both in their work for the company and in their personal lives.
• We regularly receive confidential information as part of our normal client relationships. To breach a confidence or to use confidential information improperly or carelessly is unthinkable.
• We protect the company’s intellectual property as though it were our own personal property.
Innovative:
• Our assets are our people, technology, intellectual capital, culture of innovation and reputation. If any of this is ever lost, the last is the most difficult to regain.
• We covet our culture of innovation and as such we stress creativity and imagination in all of our work. We are and will continue to be thought leaders in our chosen industries.
• We take great honor in the professional quality of our work. We have an uncompromising determination to achieve excellence in everything we do. We would rather not pursue opportunities than deliver solutions that do not represent the highest level of quality.
Quality Policy Statement:
TECHNOLOGICS committed to providing the highest quality of service to its customers, delivering advanced systems, solutions and services that benefit the businesses, the industry and the society.”
To adhere to our quality policy we use the following as our guidelines in daily operation:
• Total commitment towards customer satisfaction through service excellence.
• Strive for quality excellence in offered solutions and products.
• Offer timely and cost-effective solutions.
• Constant up-gradation of skills and technologies.
• Sensitivity to the needs of our customers, associates and society.

Source: http://www.military-technologies.net/2017/01/25/latest-ieee-plc-scada-projects-list-technologics/

REASONS FOR KATHRYN DOMINO’S SHARES UNLOAD OF LIQUIDITY SERVICES, INC.

Kathryn Domino Insider Sell

After the disclosing of a legal document filled with SEC; a transaction became apparent. The Chief Accounting Officer of Liquidity Services Inc, Kathryn Domino; executed a transaction in the open market by selling 5,042 shares at an avg stock price per share of $7.2 of the public company having a market value of $36,454 USD. Kathryn now holds 13,637 shares accounting for 0.04% of the Company’s market cap

Liquidity Services Inc Sentiment and Fundamentals

The leading security analysts are low on Liquidity Services Inc, projecting it to report earnings for each share of $0.60 this year. This would give it a 12.68 price to earnings ratio. These analysts forecast a YOY earnings for each share growth rate of not more than -21.30%.

Our equity traders too rate the stock a sell but not just due to Kathryn Domino’s insider stock sell but rather because our own back-tested equities time-momentum model as shown on the chart below. The share price of Liquidity Services Inc is decreasing with no signs of trend change after 6.54% move over the last 200 days.

Institutional Ownership

Review of 13F filings from SEC reveal that 129 institutional investors and hedge funds holded Liquidity Services Inc. In the last quarter, the company had 74.58% institutional ownership. That is a high interest. Its up 16.39% from Q1 2015. These hedge funds increased the total shares they own by 3.15 million to 22.39 million this quarter. A total of 15 funds closed their positions in Liquidity Services Inc and 41 reduced their holdings. There were 15 funds that created new positions and 55 funds that added to their positions.

Adams Asset Advisors Llc is the most bullish institutional investor on Liquidity Services Inc, with ownership of 81,500 shares as of Q2 2015 for 0.15% of the fund’s portfolio. Scout Investments Inc. is another bullish institutional manager owning 147,625 shares of the company or 0.03% of their stocks portfolio. Further Robotti Robert have 2.68% of their stock portfolio invested in the company’s market cap for 503,034 shares. Clifton Park Capital Management Llc disclosed it had acquired a stake worth 1.04% of the fund’s stock portfolio in Liquidity Services Inc. Cortland Advisers Llc is also upbeat about the company, with ownership of 1.48 million shares or 1.04% of their stock portfolio.

Liquidity Services NASDAQ:LQDT Company Profile

Liquidity Services, Inc., is an auction marketplace for surplus and salvage assets. The Company enables buyers and sellers to transact in an automated online auction environment offering over 500 product categories. The Company’s marketplaces provide professional buyers access to a global, organized supply of surplus and salvage assets presented with digital images and other relevant product information. It organizes its products into categories across industry verticals, such as consumer electronics, general merchandise, apparel, scientific equipment, aerospace parts and equipment, technology hardware and specialty equipment. It’s online auction marketplaces arewww.liquidation.com, www.govliquidation.com, www.govdeals.com and www.liquibiz.com. It also operates a wholesale industry portal, www.goWholesale.com that connects advertisers with buyers seeking products for resale and related business services. In July 2012, the Company acquired GoIndustry-DoveBid plc.

Company Website: Liquidity Services

Liquidity Services Inc was incorporated in Delaware on 1999-11-15. As of writing its market capitalization is: $227.60 million and it has 31.18 million outstanding shares. The company has 1049 employees. Now there are 74.29% shareholders and the institutional ownership stands at 74.29%. The stock closed at $7.58 yesterday and it had average 2 days volume of 157536 shares. It is up from the 30 days average shares volume of 131250. Liquidity Services Inc has a 52weeks low of $6.65 and a one year high of $13.22. The stock price is below the 200 days SMA. Liquidity Services Inc last issued its quarterly earnings information on 08/06/2015. The company reported 0.05 EPS for the quarter, above the consensus estimate of 0.01 by 0.04. The company had a revenue of 89.75 million for 6/30/2015 and 102.94 million for 3/31/2015. Therefore, the revenue was -13,197,000 down.

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