Emerson donation to help oil and gas upskill operators 15 August 2012

Emerson Process Management has donated automation technology worth more than £650,000 to the newly opened ASET International Oil and Gas Training Academy in Aberdeen.

Donald Angus, Emerson's newly appointed European sales director for upstream oil and gas, says it's all about helping to train the next generation of operators.

"We have recognised the resource challenges faced by our industry," states Angus.

"We appreciate the importance of properly equipping people for the future and the value facilities like ASET can provide," he continues.

"Emerson's automation, control and safety systems are the technology of choice for this important industry and we are delighted to have the opportunity to contribute to this world class facility."

"It is vital that our facilities replicate industry standards to allow us to continue to underpin the training needs of the North Sea industry, and fulfil global demand for specialist training," comments ASET chief executive Atholl Menzies.

"I thank Emerson for their generous donation, which will benefit oil and gas training personnel for many years to come."

Emerson has supplied its DeltaV digital automation system and DeltaV SIS process safety system, with the latest S-series platform providing 'I/O on Demand'.

Field devices include Rosemount transmitters and flowmeters, Micro Motion flow and density meters, and Fisher GX valves with Fieldvue digital valve controllers.

There is also a Daniel metering skid and flow computer for fiscal measurement, and Emerson's AMS Suite predictive maintenance software, the latter providing access to configuration and diagnostic data, including for smart wireless technology.

Emerson has also supplied software that makes it easier for students to develop their skills, such as DeltaV InSight and DeltaV Simulate. Additionally, Emerson's Guardian Support provides access to performance data and technical support.

All equipment has been installed on a working on-shore platform, which will provide trainee technicians with hands-on experience in a safe environment.

Angus makes the point that by retaining legacy equipment, such as pneumatic controllers, and augmenting these with the latest instrumentation and control technologies, including Foundation fieldbus communication and wireless networks, the training rig provides a realistic experience.

Brian Tinham

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