SpectraSuite, a modular, Java-based software platform that operates on Windows, Macintosh and Linux operating systems, can control multiple Ocean Optics USB spectrometers and devices, and any other manufacturer’s USB instrumentation using the appropriate drivers. Applications include upwelling/downwelling measurements, dual-beam referencing and process monitoring. All visual and functional aspects of SpectraSuite’s interface, including the interface language, can be changed to create a fully branded application.

Proficy Batch Version 5.0 software delivers complete data collection, robust batch management, clear process visualization and powerful supervisory control capabilities. Batch Version 5.0 has been optimized to boost production efficiency, increase return on investment (ROI) and improve batch manufacturers’ ability to meet regulatory demands. Part of the Proficy Automation and Production software family, Proficy Batch Version 5.0 introduces new features such as “Batch Direct” to speed implementation and reduce costs.

DeltaV Analyze software can improve operator effectiveness by assessing unusual alarm, event and operator activity. Unlike other limited alarm-management approaches, DeltaV Analyze identifies these unusual occurrences, trends in plant alarms, control modules responsible for those alarms, and delivers information on structured web pages for rapid, easy access. DeltaV Analyze examines data from the plant Event Chronicle or Plant-Wide Event historian. It highlights the most frequent alarms and the control modules responsible for those alarms.

In order to make real improvement to the fuel economy of your process, you need to know the efficiency. Combustion Expert v4 software calculates the fuel efficiency, as well as the furnace efficiency and the over-all-process heat efficiency. It shows you how to adjust fuel and airflow for changes in temperature, barometric pressure and humidity so that the heat dissipated in the furnace remains the same.

With version 4.0, the ROMeo software is now integrated within SimSci-Esscor’s SIM4ME common modeling environment. This environment provides a consistent user interface, common data model, consistent thermodynamics, and common software modules across different simulation applications to increase productivity while minimizing training requirements. Utilizing patented technology, version 4.0 of the ROMeo software enables users to employ a focused strategy of data re-use across the full range of simulation applications, from steady state process design to dynamic simulation and optimization.

CADWorx 2006 is the latest edition of this company’s software suite for plant design that provides enhanced 2D and 3D plant design capabilities. New tools and features include: CADWorx Walkthrough, which allows real-time walkthroughs for plant designs; Collision Checking, which provides on-the-fly or point-in-time clash detection; and Parametric Routines for stairs, ladders and hand rails, which allows for easy production of stairs, ladders and hand rails.

Tank Capacity Calculations version 6.0 features a significantly enhanced user interface, allowing for ease of use and increased productivity. The menu page has been redesigned to speed access to the desired calculation form and the number of forms have been consolidated and redesigned for ease of use. The program uses both English and metric units for all calculations. Two other new features include: direct printing of strapping tables or simple use of drag and drop to Excel.

Version 3.2 of COMSOL Multiphysics is a scientific-modeling package whose new features boost productivity throughout the entire modeling and simulation process. The software now reads geometry files created with all major CAD packages (i.e., SolidWorks, Solid Edge, NX, CATIA). Importing an existing CAD or mesh file enables users to bypass the geometry-creation step, which makes the first step in the modeling process fast and convenient. The latest version also introduces COMSOL Script, a standalone product featuring a technical- computing language and command-line modeling.

UniSim Design Suite R350 is based on the latest release of HYSYS software, marking Honeywell’s entry into the offline simulation market. It offers steady-state and dynamic simulation, design, performance monitoring, optimization and business planning for the oil and gas production, gas processing, petroleum refining and chemical industries. The new solution allows process manufacturers to design, test, and train employees on new processes offline before they are implemented.

Ideal for those who design, build, operate or maintain steam or gas piping systems, PIPE-FLO Compressible 2005 helps users to visualize their systems in a familiar format, calculate system operations, easily communicate the design with others and access supporting documents in electronic format. Functionality improvements in Compressible 2005 include improved zoom and pan features, the ability to create customized toolbars, the ability to easily split pipes and the ability to display and edit important design information in different locations as determined by the user.