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March 14-15Instrumentation 2013 ExpoTraining - Careers - Golfwww.Instrumentation2013.com

Instrumentation 2013 Expo & Southern California Oil & Gas Symposium will be held onThursday and Friday, March 14-15, 2013, at the Carson Convention Center in Carson,California. Hotel rooms are available at the Hilton Doubletree Carson adjacent to the conventioncenter. For the expo hotel discount, please send an email request [email protected]. At press time, there are 52 workshops and training classes overed at the 2-day event - alltraining, workshops, symposium speakers, exhibition hall admission are free if you pre-register. Refreshments are available all day. The Jennifer York Quartet will again provide musicalentertainment after 4pm in the exhibit hall - not quite as loud this time -and, after the exhibitsclose at 6pm, at the exhibitor-sponsored hospitality networking reception area until 7pm. Inside this newsletter is the preliminary list of 52 workshops and training classes scheduled asof February 20, followed by a summary of each training class. For the current schedule, more details, exhibitor list, please pre-register online via the websitewww.Instrumentation2013.com or send an email to [email protected].

Instrumentation & controls workshops,classes, state-of-the-art process equipment

“Research is what I’m doingwhen I don’t know what I’mdoing.”

- Wernher von Braun

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Robotic construction by contour craftingThe nature of construction has remained intensely manual throughout recorded history. Unlike

in manufacturing, the growth of automation in construction has been slow. A promising newautomation approach is Contour Crafting (CC). Invented by the speaker, Contour Crafting is amega-scale fabrication process aiming at automated on-site construction of whole structures as wellas subcomponents. The potential of CC has become evident from experiments with variousmaterials, geometries and scales. Using this process, a single building or a colony of buildings may beconstructed automatically with all plumbing and electrical utilities imbedded in each; yet eachbuilding could have a different design which can include complex curved features. The technologyalso has astounding environmental and energy impacts. The entry level implication is especiallyprofound for emergency shelter construction and low income housing. NASA is exploring possibleapplication of CC in building on other planets. This new mode of construction will be one of thevery few feasible approaches for building using in-situ material on planets such as Moon and Mars,which are being targeted for human colonization before the end of the century. CC has receivedinternational attention and could soon revolutionize the construction industry. For more informationplease visit www.contourcrafting.org

Behrokh Khoshnevis is a professor of Industrial & Systems Engineering, Mechanical &Aerospace Engineering and Civil & Environmental Engineering and is the Director of the Center forRapid Automated Fabrication Technologies (CRAFT) at USC. He is active in CAD/CAM, robotics,and mechatronics related research and development projects that include the development of threenovel Solid Free Form (Rapid Prototyping) processes called Contour Crafting, SIS and MPM as

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ISAOC to host a Machine MonitoringEducation Seminar - Back to the BasicsOn April 13, ISAOC is presenting this seminar from 8-12 noon at Marie Callender’s, which willhighlight transducer and temperature and vibration sensor fundamentals. Details on page 2.

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Inside This Issue…

2 - President’s Message

3 - Instrumentation 2013 Expo

and Oil & Gas Symposium

4 - List of Exhibiting Companies

5 - Training Class Listing


8 - Section Events


10 - Jobs & Opportunities

Training Class Listing





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Orange County SectionOfficers 2012-2013www.isaoc.org

President’s MessageBy Rafael Agrazsanchez, Section President○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

PresidentRafael [email protected]

President Elect & TreasurerEdward NaranjoGeneral Monitors (949) [email protected]

SecretaryJenny XuFluor Corp., (949) [email protected]

Past President, andMembership ChairFred McEachenFluor Corp. (949) [email protected]

DelegateJesus MoncayoSouth Coast Systems(714) [email protected]

Arrangements & Exhibit ChairsBis MitraFluor Corp., (949) [email protected]

Education Chair & HistorianChristine DorganDisneyland Resort, (714) [email protected]

Marketing & Publications ChairSergei SeleznevBlair-Martin [email protected]

Newsletter EditorJohn Prince, (714) 968-5501APG Project [email protected]

Nominations ChairRaj Adani, (800) 999-9307Emerson Process [email protected]

Program ChairManny MartinezFluor Corp., (949) [email protected]

Student Liaison, WebmasterBob HarrisonConex Systems, (714) [email protected]

Student LiaisonCraig LanternierPremier Alliance [email protected]

District Vice PresidentGary Campbell, CCST III(623) 332-7545;[email protected]

well as development ofmechatronics systems forbiomedical applications(e.g., restorativedentistry, rehabilitationengineering, and tactilesensing devices),autonomous mobile andmodular robots forfabrication and assemblyapplications on earth, inspace and on the Moon,and automated equipmentfor oil (petroleum) andgas industries. He hasseveral major inventionswhich have been eithercommercialized or are inthe commercializationprocess. His educationalactivities at USC includethe teaching of a graduatecourse on Invention andTechnology Development. He routinely conducts lectures and seminars on the subject of invention. He is aNASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Fellow, a Fellow member of the Society for ComputerSimulation, and a Fellow member of the Institute of Industrial Engineers. Dr. Khoshnevis’ inventions havereceived extensive worldwide publicity in acclaimed media such as NewYork Times, Los Angeles Times, Business Week, Der Spiegel, NewScientist, and national and international television and radio networks.Contour Crafting was selected as one of the top 25 out of more than 4000candidate inventions by the History Channel Modern Marvels program andthe National Inventor’s Hall of Fame; and has been identified as one of themajor disruptive technologies of our time.

Meeting DetailsDate: Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Time: 5:00 PM Refreshments and Networking; 6:00PM Program

Location: Lutron Electronics, 2458 Dupont Dr, Irvine, 949-474-4140

RSVP: Manny Martinez (562) 334-5057 [email protected]

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HANDS-ON WORKSHOPSMarch 14 and 15

1. PLC Programming Workshop (March 14 & 15, ContinuouslyAll Day)

2. Pressure Measurement Hands-On Workshop (March 14 & 15,Continuously All Day)

3. I/O Controller Workshop (March 14 & 15, Continuously AllDay)

4. Hands-On Digital Multimeter Workshop (March 14 Only, 90Min)

TECHNICAL TRAINING CLASSESMarch 14 and 15

5. Understanding Safety Clothing6. CEMS Engineering & Design for Refinery Processes7. Flow Measurement 1018. Why NFPA72 and/or FM compliance is important for your

facility’s fire and gas safety system9. Design Consideration for Control Shelters10. Fixed Ultrasonic Gas Leak Detection11. Why, Where and How to Measure Total Organic Carbon

(TOC) in Industrial Applications12. Why, Where and How to Measure Turbidity and Total

Suspended Solids (TSS) in Industrial Applications

13. Valve Basics - UnderstandingIndustrial Process Valves

14. Advanced Dynamic Imaging for Oilin Water and Sand Analysis

15. Advances in Process GasChromatography

16. Ten Things to Consider for aSuccessful Wireless Application

17. API 2350 - Recommended Practicefor Safety Shut Down Systems

18. Steam System - Energy Saving Opportunities and Resources19. Cybersecurity: Hacking 101. Poisonous Ping20. Cybersecurity: Hacking 102. Hidden Links in E-mail

Attachments21. Cybersecurity: Hacking 103. Large Scale Industrial Hacking22. Predictive Maintenance is More Powerful than Preventative

Maintenance.23. Solving difficult applications in level and interface

measurement for the Oil/Gas and Chemical industries.24. Area Safety Gas Detection - Issues with meeting regulatory

compliance and practical installation and maintenance tips

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25. Measurement of Green House Gases using Thermal Mass

Flow Meters26. Ultrasonic Level & Flow - Benefits of Digital Ultrasonic

Technology in Level and Flow Monitoring Applications.27. Maintenance Simplification of Process Gas Chromatographs28. Safety Instrumented Systems - Single Loop Solutions29. Current Instrumentation and Controls Issues in Refineries30. Portable Combustion Analyzers and Thermal Imagers31. Generic System Safety Development Tasks32. Session Rescheduled33. RF Level Switches for Oil and Gas Applications34. Instrumentation Fittings: Available Tooling and Procedures to

Ensure Leak-proof Installations35. Advanced Dynamic Imaging for Oil in Water & Sand Analysis36. Wastewater Influent Monitoring to Minimize Process Upsets37. Pressure Measurement Fundamentals38. Basics of Control Valves39. Theory, Operation & Sizing of Pressure Reducing Regulators40. Introduction to Functional Safety41. Safety Instrumented Systems: Design Approach & Useful

Industry Links Related to Control Room Management andPipeline Safety

42. Hazardous Area Installations: Code Requirements (NFPA 70,the National Electrical Code), Risk Mitigation Techniques andCost Reduction Opportunities

43. Auto Tuning a Cooling Tower Control System Using Fuzzy-Rule-Based Observer

44. Protecting your Natural Gas Pipeline AutomationInfrastructure from Lighting Damage

45. Cyber Security in the Oil and Gas Production Environment46. Wireless Gas Detection Systems for Oil Field Operations47. Natural Gas Topics

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Equipment from over 70companies on displayLatest state-of-the-artequipment used in processindustries Instrumentation 2013 Expo & Southern California Oil & GasSymposium will be held on Thursday and Friday, March 14-15, 2013,at the Carson Convention Center in Carson, California. Hotel rooms areavailable at the Hilton Doubletree Carson adjacent to the conventioncenter. For the expo hotel discount, please send an email request [email protected]. All training, workshops, symposium speakers, exhibition halladmission are free to those who pre-register. Refreshments are available all day. The Jennifer York Quartet willagain provide musical entertainment after 4pm in the exhibit hall and,after the exhibits close at 6pm, at the exhibitor-sponsored hospitalitynetworking reception area until 7pm. Below is the preliminary list of workshops and training classesscheduled as of February 20, followed by a summary of each trainingclass. For the current schedule, exhibitor list to register, please visit thewebsite at www.Instrumentation2013.com or send an email [email protected].

Exhibiting Companies and Speakers

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48. Solenoid Valve Sizing & Selection49. NFPA 70E, Arc-Flash and Electrical Safety50. Calibrating Multivariable Transmitters51. Calibrating Foundation Fieldbus and PROFIBUS Instruments52. Basics of Relief Valves and Vapor Recovery

SESSION SUMMARIES

HANDS-ON WORKSHOPSMarch 14 and 15

PLC Programming Workshops (March 14 & 15 Continuously)Charlie Black, E&M

Join us for a 45 minute PLC Programming Hands On Lab where youwill learn:* How to create a project, not just a controller program* Ladder logic while integrating your hardware configuration* Connecting Ethernet for programming with your operator interface* And much more...

Hands-On Digital Multimeter Workshop (March 14, 90 minutes)John Bowman, Wilmington Instrument Company

This hands-on course instructs attendees on practical digital multimeter(DMM) measurements using test boards. Topics include the IEC 61010safety regulations, Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), proper use ofDMM’s and related theory. Attendees are welcome to bring their ownDMM’s or use one of ours. Course length: two 45-minute sessions.

There will be 15-20 meters available for class use. Students are alwayswelcome to bring their own meters. Students will double up at eachstation if needed to accommodate all attendees.

Topics include (a) IEC 61010 Safety and PPE Review; DC Voltagemeasurements; AC Voltage / Hertz measurements and RMS; (b)Resistance measurements; Continuity measurements; Capacitancemeasurements; Diode measurements; Current measurements.

I/O Controller Workshop (Mar 14 & 15, Continuously All Day)Jasen Lee, iComTech

Attendees will learn in this hands-on workshop how to program thelatest I/O controllers as well as in depth knowledge about related stateof the art I/O devices.

Pressure Measurement Hands-On Workshop (Mar 14-15, All Day)Jim Pronge, Crystal Engineering; Jim Duggan, Wilmington Instrument

Novice and veteran technicians and engineers will learn how to do themost common types of pressure checks, calibrations and recordingsusing the very latest state-of-the-art pressure measurement equipment.

EMS Engineering & Design for Refinery ProcessesTim Kuiken, Cemtek Environmental, Inc.

This presentation will focus on the design of continuous emissionsmonitoring systems (CEMS) for the various process units within arefinery. CEMS design for refinery heaters, fluid catalytic crackers,cogen turbines, and sulfur processing systems will be discussedincluding unique CEMS challenges for each application. Requirementsfor meeting classified area installations and site specific needsaddressed.

Flow Measurement 101Dave Schmitt, SC Controls

Flow measurement application basics will be discussed using aPowerpoint presentation. Discussion will include all typesof flow measurement devices and specific applications.

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Dave Opheim, DetectorElectronics Corporation

Recent events in the oil and gasindustry reinforce the need for anyhazardous process operator toprotect their people and assets byperforming a HAZOP analysis,and if a dangerous gas leak or fireis a worst-case possibility, tomove forward with proper design,installation, operation of a safetysystem. Identifying and ensuringcompliance with the applicableNational Fire Code, and ANSI/ISAstandards, is the right first step.

1. What is an Industrial Fire & GasSafety System?2. Why are safety systemsimportant?3. What design criteria should beimplemented?4. Why is NFPA72 compliance,and overall safety system designcriteria important?5. How do optical fire and gasdetection devices work?6. How do toxic gas detectiondevices work?7. Why is an intelligent safetysystem beneficial?8. Summary & Conclusion


A-T Controls, Inc.Beamex, IncBlair-Martin Co., Inc.Bluetick Inc.California Analytical InstrumentsCalifornia Pressure MeasurementCaltrol Inc.Cemtek Environmental IncCentral California InstrumentsCMAXD & D EngineeringDon Wolf & Associates, Inc.EandM Electric and MachineryElectrical Systems LtdEmerson Process ManagementEndress+HauserEnvironmental Alliance GroupFluid Control Products, Inc.FLW IncGE Intelligent PlatformsGexproHach CompanyHam-Let USAHoriba Instruments, Inc.iComTech, Inc.Industrial Automation GroupInstrumentation and ControlsJensen Instrument CoJPR Systems Inc.Kimray, Inc.

Limatherm USAM&C TechGroup N.A.MCR Technolgies, Inc.Moore Industries-InternationalMRC McJunkin Red ManParamount PetroleumPatten SystemsPhoenix ContactPonton Industries Inc.ProSoft TechnologyQuantum AutomationRAE Systems IncRM Controls, Inc.RosemountRotork Controls Inc.S.C. Controls, Inc.Sage DesignsSiemens Industry, Inc.SpectraSensorsSummit Fluid TechnologiesSuperlok USASwagelok Los AngelesThe Fitting Source, IncTriumph Instruments BurbankWeidmuller - TKIWestern Automation, Inc.WestMark Sales, Inc.,Wilmington Instrument Co

Assocations ExhibitingMeasurementt Science ConfRobotics Society of So CalifInt’l Society of Pharm Engineers

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Design Consideration forControl SheltersRandy Carsten, Electrical Syst Ltd

Basic guidelines for designingcontrol shelters that work - a panelbuilder’s perspective on how toapproach control panel needs forthe oil and gas industries.

Fixed Ultrasonic Gas LeakDetectionEdward Naranjo, General Monitors

Ultrasonic gas leak detection(UGLD) is gaining broaderacceptance in the oil and gasindustry as a means for detectingcombustible gas leaks. This paperexamines the application ofultrasonic gas leak detection toprocess safety, especially in the oiland gas sector, and provideguidelines for the allocation,commissioning, and maintenance ofultrasonic monitors.

Measuring Total Organic Carbon(TOC) in Industrial ApplicationsAndy Archer, Hach Company

Knowledge of the organic loadentering an industrial wastewater


Process Control and Distributed I/O

Signal Transmitters and Converters

Isolators, Splitters and Repeaters

Temperature Sensors and Transmitters

Limit Alarms, Trips and Switches

Process Controllers, Monitors and Backup Stations

Smart HART® Loop Monitors and Interfaces

I/P and P/I Pneumatic Converters

AC Power Transducers and Monitors

Indicators and Displays

Instrument Power Supplies

Enclosure Systems, Racks and Rails

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treatment process is essential tosafe and efficient operation of theprocess. And even trace levels oforganic compounds in condensateand cooling water applications canhave serious detrimentalconsequences. This presentationhighlights the important benefits ofTOC analysis in a wide variety ofindustrial applications and showshow to avoid the commonreliability pitfalls often associatedwith TOC analysis.

Measuring Turbidity and TotalSuspended Solids (TSS) inIndustrial ApplicationsAndy Archer, Hach Company

Measurement of turbidity andtotal suspended solids (TSS) iscritical for both regulatorycompliance and processoptimization. This presentationhighlights the important benefits ofturbidity and TSS measurement ina wide variety of industrialapplications, describes similaritiesand differences of these importantparameters, and laboratory orcontinuous measurement.

Valve Basics - UnderstandingIndustrial Process ValvesRick Alcala, Ham-Let USA

This class is designed to help plantoperators, engineers, andmaintenance personnel expandtheir understanding of ball, needle,check, relief, and manifold valves,and covers fundamental featuresand benefits of manual and,actuated valves.

Advances in Process GasChromatographKent Merrill, ABB ProcessAnalytics

Process gas chromatographs(PGCs) are the backbone for on-line analytical data vital to manyindustrial facilities to ensureefficient operations and regulatorycompliance, for BTUdetermination, specific gravitymeasurement, sulfur contentanalysis and a wide range ofhydrocarbon analysis inpetrochemical operations. Thispresentation focuses on recentdevelopments in PGC design andan updated configuration oftenreferred to as “GC on a stick,”where field installation is commonwithout the cost of a shelter.

Ten Things to Consider for aSuccessful Wireless ApplicationLarry Cowles, Weidmuller


For those who have consideredusing wireless technology in theprocess industry there is alwaysuncertainty for the first time useror for someone that hasn’t lookedat the current offerings recently.

This basic class will review the top10 things to consider when lookingat a wireless application includinga review of basic radio theory thathelps the user select the properfrequency and radio type for theapplication. Larry will answersuch questions: Is line of sitealways a problem? How far can Itransmit? What kind of data can Itransmit? What are applicationswhere wireless is used?

Recommended Practice forSafety Shut Down SystemsDean Mallon, Magnetrol

This presentation will cover therequirements of API 2350 4thedition, recommended practice forsafety shut down systems for tallstorage fuel tanks and overfillprotection for pipeline, refineryand terminal tank farms andincludes application, terminology,overfill prevention process, levelsof concern, tank categories andprocedures of operation.

Steam System - Energy SavingOpportunities and Resources

Karen Field, MRC McJunkin RedMan Corporation

Discussion of steam systemfailures and the energy impact.Where to look to get the mostimmediate payback. How toprioritize steam system projects.How improving the steam systemcan effect production, increaseoperational life of equipment andenhance personnel safety.Advantages and disadvantages ofimplementing in house, contractor,and turnkey methods. CaliforniaUtilities resources that providefinancial incentives discussed.

ISA Los Angeles SectionCybersecurity SeriesVictor Wegelin, PMA Concepts.

Hacking 101. Poisonous PingPoisonous Ping. It works for you,but it also works for the hacker.

Hacking 102. Hidden Links inE-mail AttachmentsHow those links lead to yourdestruction. Learn hacking tools,that you can use to test your ownpersonal and industrial networks.


Local section meetingsFor more details about any of the section meetings, please contactthe section president, website or read each section’s completenewsletter online at www.instrument-news.com.

Orange County Section See Website Rafael Agrazsanchez, [email protected] Website: www.isaoc.org. Los Angeles Section See Website Paul Franklin, (818) 692-6669, [email protected] Website: www.isala.org. San Diego Section See Website Mike Wallace, (858) 522-6866, [email protected] Website: www.isasd.org. Las Vegas Section See Website Stan Spence, [email protected] Website: www.isalv.org. Central California Section See Website Bud Van Wie, (661) 587-9322, [email protected] Website: www.isacencal.org. Bakersfield College Student Section Contact Advisor Sean Caras, (661) 395-4393, [email protected] Please contact advisor Sean Caras for the latest section information. Cal State Long Beach Student Committee Contact Advisor Walter Martinez (562) 577-3605 [email protected] Section website: www.isacsulb.org. Cal Poly Pomona Student Section Contact Advisor Salomon Oldak, Advisor, [email protected] Website: www.isacalpoly.org.

Hacking 103. Large ScaleIndustrial Hacking

Learn how large scale industrialhacking took down an empire, andhow it has changed the landscapeof the Federal Energy RegulatoryCommission (FERC), whichgoverns all electrical energyproducers in the US. This classwill give you useful sites to helpdefend yourself. These interactiveseminars will educate and prepareyou and your company and helpyou find the tools you will need.

Predictive Maintenance is MorePowerful than PreventativeMaintenanceVictor Wegelin, PMA Concepts

Let the process tell you how itsfeeling. Learn how to take actionbefore the process fails, not afterit’s shut down and save time andmoney. Learn specifics fromseveral industrial products.Lecture, non-interactive.

Solving Difficult Applicationsin Level and Interface

Measurement for the Oil, Gasand Chemical IndustriesThomas Watroba, AmetekDrexelbrook

Topics include case studies andpros & cons in measurementtechnologies when selecting levelsolutions for desalter level, oil/water interface, acid/oil interfaceand water in oil applications.

Area Safety Gas DetectionIssues in Meeting RegulatoryCompliance and PracticalInstallation, Maintenance TipsGary Hunt, Sierra Monitor AreaSafety Systems

Fundamentals of gas detectionincluding the current technologyused to detect both toxic andcombustible gases will beexplained, plus a discussion relatedto proper installation, sensorselection, and regulatorycompliance in CPI/HPI processes.

Measurement of GreenhouseGases (GHG) Using ThermalMass Flow MetersWayne Shannon and BobSteinberg, Sage Metering

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The EPA requires measurementand reporting of Green HouseGases (GHG) from large industrialfacilities. In So Calif the majorityof GHG emissions are fromstationary combustion sources inrefineries. Thermal mass flowmeasurement provides a simplemethod of measuring GHGemissions. Methods for verifyingflow meter accuracy in the field.

Digital Ultrasonic Technologyin Level and Flow MonitoringStephen Calbraith, Pulsar ProcessMeasurement

This presentation includes non-contact ultrasonic overview,installation guide, potential issuesseen and solutions, plus a livedemonstration showing auto-obstruction masking technology.

Maintenance Simplification ofProcess Gas ChromatographsUlrich Gokeler, Siemens Industry,Inc., Process Analytics

Operational and maintenancerequirements represents a majorpart of a Process GC’s life cyclecost. Any reduction andsimplification contributes to thebottom line and results in higheruptime and reliability. Thispresentation discusses savings in Continued on page 12

utilities, simplification inanalytical configuration andsystem smartness.

Safety Instrumented Systems(SIS) and SIL: Single LoopCharlie Fetty, Moore Industries-International, Inc.

Companies are now activelytaking steps to comply withnational and worldwide safetystandards such as ANSI/ISA 84and IEC 61508/61511. Learn howeconomical, yet highlydependable, single loop logicsolvers act on potentiallyhazardous process conditions inSafety Instrumented Systems(SIS) to meet Safety IntegrityLevels.

RF Level Switches for Oil andGas ApplicationsStu Babbitt, Babbitt International

RF switches offer a simple andcost effective alternative to floatsfor level and interface detectionand control. This presentationwill include theory of operation,float vs. RF level switches forinterface in difficult specificgravity differences, float vs. RFreliability in high vibrationapplications such as compressors

and using 2 level switches tocontrol a proportioning valve.

Instrumentation Fittings:Available Tooling & Proceduresfor Leak-proof InstallationsBrad Finlay, The Fitting Source

The presentation will include ashort discussion ofinstrumentation fittings and stepsto be taken to ensure successfulinstallations. Tooling will beshown and demonstrated to per-set nuts and ferrules. Attendeeswill use new tooling in the class..

Advanced Dynamic Imaging forOil in Water and Sand AnalysisTod Canty

The importance of particle/dropletsize measurement in the separationof water and oil and how tooptimize this information forbetter process control upstream,downstream and in pipelines willbe explained. Process engineers,plant engineers, lab managers andtechnicians should attend.

Dynamic imaging uses an in-process high pressure, hightemperature microscope to providea detailed image of the droplets inthe fluid, the droplet sizedistribution and concentration.

Videos and data of typical systemswill be presented.

Wastewater Influent Monitoringto Minimize Process UpsetsTom Daugherty, s::can MeasuringSystems

The composition of a municipalwastewater treatment plant(WWTP) influent can changequickly and without warning. Thispresentation will focus on theutilization of submersible UV-Visspectrometers for on-linemonitoring of industrialcontamination, COD/BOD, TSS,and dissolved sulfides within thesewer collection system. Casestudies will be presented thatfocus on operational benefits,maintenance requirements, anddata sets from actual installations.

Theory, Operation, Sizing ofPressure Reducing RegulatorsEric Kayla, Swagelok Company

Learn how regulators managepressure and how to specify theproper regulator for theapplication. This presentation willfocus on the theory and operation


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Georg Fischer Signet LLC is recognized as the innovative leader in fluid sensor technology, serving our worldwide customers in the processindustries through the development and manufacture of world-class products. Our team is seeking a talented self-starter to contributesignificantly to our aggressive growth plans.

The major responsibilities of this position include:• Design mechanical or electro-mechanical components, products and systems using computer assisted engineering and design software

and equipment.• Generate and test creative, producible designs.• Design fluid test systems and equipment.• Develop standard procedures for testing and verifying products.• Direct engineering technicians in fabrication of test apparatus and equipment.• Direct engineering personnel in design testing and verification.• Write test reports and give oral presentations to communicate designs and results of verification testing.• Work directly with outside suppliers to develop molding and fabrication strategies or resolve issues with non-conforming materials.

To qualify for this important position, the ideal candidate will have the following:• BSME, Masters Degree preferred. Minimum 5 years related experience.• Hands-on experience in design of instrumentation or sensor related products is desired.• Ability to use some type of 2D (AutoCAD preferred) and 3D CAD software (Pro-Engineer/CREO preferred); Database software;

math and simulation programs; MS Excel and Word.• Direct experience with several of the following topics: drawing and change control, chemical resistance and material properties, FEA,

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• Excellent organization and time management skills.• Ability to organize small projects and lead a project team.

OUTSIDE SALES. Industrial Automation Group, a manufacturersrepresentative for 20 years, is looking for an experienced sales personto sell measurement products, variable frequency drives, SCADA andrelated equipment in Central & Southern California and SouthernNevada. Markets: Alternative Energy, Oil & Gas, Power, Water/Wastewater and other Industrial. Please see our website www.iag-sw.com for the products and manufacturers that we represent. ContactRon Henson of Industrial Automation Group at (909) 399-5234 [email protected].

CALIBRATION TECHNICIAN. Wilmington Instruments islooking for a technician to add to our calibration team at ourWilmington, CA, facility. The ideal candidate should have at least 5years experience in the metrology field. Experience in an armedservices PMEL program is a big plus. A list of the types ofequipment we calibrate can be found at www.calcert.com/calibration.html. Contact Doug Larson at (310) 834-1133 [email protected]. Wilmington Instruments is an ISO 17025certified provider of physical, mechanical, electrical, and frequencycalibration services dedicated to providing the highest qualityinstrument support services available.

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Become a part of our winning team. Send resume complete with salary history to Georg Fischer Signet LLC, 3401 Aerojet Ave, El Monte,CA 91731, ATT: Human Resource. Fax: 626-573-2057, [email protected]. See www.gfsignet.com for additional information.


Field Service Technician (CEMS)

Cemtek Environmental, the leader in the Emissions MonitoringIndustry, is seeking experienced and trainee level field service technicians.If you are a great troubleshooter, good with computers, have excellentcustomer service skills and are willing to travel throughout California andthe U.S, this may be the position for you.

Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Service Manager and/or Site Supervisor, andat various locations including oil refineries, chemical plants, powergeneration facility and industrial work locations, the technician will:

• Perform calibration, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and repairon a variety of gas analyzers and analyticalinstrumentation for continuous emission monitoring systems(CEMS).

• Maintain all logs and required documentation for repairs andpreventative maintenance performed.

• Work to logic diagrams, electrical and mechanical drawings andsketches, and other written instructions.

• Complete preventive and corrective and scheduled maintenance toimprove operation of systems, instruments, and controls for meter-ing and electrical equipment installed at customer facilities & plants.

Experience and Skills Required:

• Familiarity with/ability to use various test equipment (multi meters,flow meters, and electronic test equipment)

• Have or possess the ability to acquire knowledge of environmentalcompliance requirements such as 40 CFR Part 75, 40 CFR Part 60,SCAQMD RELCAIM, and various State or Local rules related toCEMS Maintenance and Quality Control and Quality assurance.

• Good working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook.• Excellent interpersonal skills• Possess a high degree of initiative, judgment, and ability to work

independently• Have a flexible schedule and ability to work both over-time and be on

call for emergencies for one weekend per month. Out of town travel isrequired.

• Ability to lift 50+ pounds, climb ladders, and work in various(sometimes hazardous) physical environments

• Possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable by company’s vehicleinsurance carrier.

• Ability to work in a drug free work environment for an EqualOpportunity Employer.

• Verifiable technical training & coursework, 2 or 4 year degreepreferred.

• CEMS experience preferred but not required.We offer a competitive compensation package including salary

commensurate with experience, health and 401k benefits and generousPTO. Send resume complete with salary history and references [email protected].

Business Development Manager,Lifecycle Services

A leader in the compliance and process control industry is seeking aqualified individual to join our management team in the position ofBusiness Development Manager, Lifecycle Services. The position will beexpected to increase and manage revenue and customer satisfactionthrough the entire sales process. Qualified candidate will manage andoversee the daily aftermarket service operations of the business, includingbusiness development for field service, parts and upgrades. The candidatewill be responsible for recruiting, training and retention of the service andaftermarket team. In addition, the candidate will be responsible forQuality Assurance in project delivery and after sale support.

The individual will be tasked to develop, plan and implement soundbusiness strategies for growing parts, service and upgrades sales. Theindividual will have the ability to budget and manage departmentexpenses, interface with other departments to achieve business goals andintegrate quality assurance, while maintaining and complying with allsafety and environmental requirements. The position will be responsiblefor monitoring service and parts operations to ensure that schedules andcustomer expectations are met, while optimizing productivity, quality,and efficiency. The position will lead the company Quality ManagementSystem, with a hands-on role developing a culture of continuousimprovement.

Experience and Skills Required:

• 5 – 10 years management experience and/or assignments thatdemonstrate leadership ability

• Excellent customer service skills

• 4 year college degree preferred – Technical/Science degree

• Have or be able to acquire quickly knowledge of company products.

• Have or be able to acquire quickly knowledge of the ACT database.

• Good working ability with Outlook, Word and Excel.

• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with subordinates,peers, managers.

• Must have a clear background check and drug test

• Must have a valid CA driver’s license with no major violations

About the Company

For over a period of fifteen years, we have built a reputation ofexcellence in our industry with our outstanding technology, quality, andcustomer service. We are a growing company headquartered in California,with service and sales offices located across the USA. We are continuallylooking for energetic, motivated, and dedicated individuals interested in afast paced, multi-tasking position in a professional office environment.We offer an exceptional salary and benefits package and the opportunityto grow with a great company.

Please email your resume with salary history & references [email protected] or call 949-283-0305.


Product Manager, Water Quality. HoribaInstruments, Inc., a major U.S. supplier ofenvironmental and process gas and liquidmonitoring instrumentation and systems inIrvine seeks a qualified Product Manager forits Water Quality product line. This individualmanages sales network throughout North,Central and South America for water qualityproducts to promote and increase sales andmaintains an effective and efficient operationto support internal and external customers;develops sales support materials, trainingmaterials and conducts training as required;and other duties. Requires working knowledgeof selling and marketing technical products;bachelor’s degree in chemistry or other water/environmental related discipline; strongproblem solving and analytical skills; verbaland written communication skills; goodcomputer skills and customer satisfactionskills. Supervisory experience preferred. Fullbenefit package of benefits including medical,dental, vision, vacation, 401(k). Email resumeto [email protected]. EOE

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Process Product Line Manager. SpectraSensors is seeking a “Process Product LineManager” in its Rancho Cucamonga factory. SpectraSensors, owned byEndress+Hauser is a dynamic company that offers great benefit packages. Thisposition plays a key role in product development and the company seeks candidateswith instrumentation experience in process markets. More details onwww.spectrasensors.com.



of pressure reducing regulators and how to useflow curves to properly size a regulator for aspecific application. Sensing elements, loadingmechanisms, and terminology will be covered.

Intro to Functional SafetyEdward Naranjo, General Monitors

This seminar imparts basic knowledge on theselection of safety integrity levels (SILs) andthe definition of requirements according to achosen SIL.

Hazardous Area Installations: NFPA 70Code Requirements , Risk Mitigation

Techniques and Cost ReductionOpportunitiesJoe Hohn, Dynalectric

This class will give a more completeunderstanding of the nature of the hazarddescribed by area classification (Class,Group, Division/Zone) and to more cost-effectively design a system to mitigatethe associated risks.

The instructor will review Section 500(Special Occupations) of the Code,beginning with classifications (class/group/zone/division) and continuing



Manager, Corporate Mareting. MooreIndustries-International, Inc. is seeking a“Manager of Corporate Marketing” that willbe responsible for the development ofcorporate branding, advertising andmarketing strategies. Experience with thedevelopment and maintenance of corpo-rate websites, tradeshow material, techni-cal sales literature, white papers andvarious other technical marketing collat-eral is required. Candidate requires 10+years experience in process control orindustrial automation industry. Full benefitpackage including medical, dental, disabil-ity, vacation, 401(k) provided. Emailresume to [email protected].


Behdinan, Khashayar, PLCs PlusInternational Inc

In most gas plant cooling towersthe cost of operation is alwayshigh without optimization.Operational cost can be reducedsignificantly by optimization. Highefficiency is achieved byappropriate tuning the controlsystem that controls the air flowfor cooling tower. This paperdiscuss and examines the benefitsof applying a fuzzy rule basedobserver for cooling tower controlsystem in reducing cost of energycompared to conventional controlmethods.

Protecting your Gas PipelineAutomation Infrastructure fromLighting DamageFred Czubba and James Schroeder,P.E., Phoenix Contact

The vast size of hydrocarbonstorage and distribution infra-structure, transmission lines, dis-tribution lines, processing plants,compressions stations, terminals,

through hazard mitigationtechniques (explosion confinement,isolation of the ignition source andenergy release limitation). Costsand risks of various techniques forisolation and limitation will bediscussed.

Safety Instrumented Systems:Design Approach & IndustryLinks Related to Control RoomManagement & Pipeline SafetyHiten A. Dalal PE PMP, Kinder-Morgan Energy Partners, L.P

The pipeline industry in general isregulated by Pipeline & HazardousMaterial Safety Administration(PHMSA). Control RoomManagement (CRM) regulationshave an impact on the controlsystem such as alarm management.This paper is focused on the SISdiscussion, suggested designapproach & useful industry linksrelated to pipeline safety.

Auto Tuning a Cooling TowerControl System Using Fuzzy-Rule-Based Observer


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and above-ground storage facilities provides ahigh probability of recurring lightning strikeson or near this infrastructure. This paperreviews the use and implementation of surgeprotective devices (SPDs) mitigate & controlthe effects of con-ducted electromagneticinterference (EMI) due to strikes ontransmission & storage infrastructure.

Cyber Security in the Oil and GasProduction EnvironmentFred Czubba, Phoenix Contact

With the advent of the Stuxnet attack oncritical plant control systems, control engineersat refining and processing plants had to faceoperational risks at a higher level. Thispresentation will address the key issues ofcyber security including quick recovery, andcontaining threats.

Wireless Gas Detection Systems for OilField OperationsPorter Norton, RAE Systems

With the advent of wireless gas detectionsystems, on-site gas detection for oil fieldoperations such as drilling and wellmaintenance have changed. Faster deployment,smaller detector heads, fewer false alarms, nocable hazards and enhanced controller interfacesoftware permit real time gas detection readingmany miles from the job site. Typical systemswhich have become innovative and reliablesolutions for the producing on shore and offshore oil fields of California will be discussed.

Natural Gas TopicsSam Miller, SpectraSensors

Solenoid Valve Sizing & SelectionRay Herrera, Applied Valves and Controls

Solenoid valves are the most commonly usedvalves in process automation from basic watershutoff valves to severe service petrochemicalrefining applications. Unfortunately, they aretoo often misapplied and cause processinefficiencies, upsets, and shutdowns. Thisprogram is intended to provide acomprehensive overview of the criteria used toproperly size & select solenoid valves for bothnew and seasoned practitioners.

NFPA 70E, Arc-Flash and Electrical SafetyBob Burnell, PE

Arc flash hazard analysis will be demonstratedusing a typical software package that can beused to model a site’s power distribution andcreate arc flash labels with lecture and rivetingvideos. IEEE 1584, defining the metrics aroundArc Flash events and NFPA safety standardsdealing with arc-flash will be referenced.

Calibrating Multivariable TransmittersNed Espy, Beamex, Inc.

Attendees will learn about the complexity oftesting popular multivariable DP cells that

provide a compensated flowmeter output basedon differential (in H2O), static (psia) andtemperature (RTD) variables. Test tools include2 pressure gauges, RTD simulator, mA meterand HART communicator. The hands-onmethods used for testing can be applied tocalibration/verification of other flowmeteringand complex smart instruments.

Calibrating Foundation Fieldbus andPROFIBUS InstrumentsNed Espy Beamex, Inc.

Digital transmitters push the performanceenvelope. This dynamic technology placesmore pressure on maintenance personnel thanever. This presentation will cover the basics ofFF & Profibus and show how theseinstruments can be calibrated.

Basics of Relief Valves and Vapor RecoveryRichard Smith, Advanced Process Services, Inc.

Full descriptions of these workshop, classesand demonstrations, presenters’ bios, classhand-outs along with typical presentationvideo clips and other technical materials areavailable online to those who pre-register atwww.instrumentation2013.com.


Celebrating Over 20 Years Serving and SupportingSan Diego & Imperial Valley’s Process Control Needs!

Thank You to all of our Customers& to our Principal Manufacturers!

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