Plant Intelligent Automation and Digital Transformation: Volume III: Control Intelligence, Networking and Communication Details is an expansive four volume collection reviewing every major aspect of the intelligent automation and digital transformation of power, process and manufacturing plants, from the specific control and automation systems pertinent to various power process plants through manufacturing and factory automation systems. The first volume, Control Intelligence, Networking and Communications reviews new and emergent control intelligence types, including those made possible by artificial intelligence, neural networks, remote control, and robotics. Control system networking and interrelated communication technologies within and external to the network are comprehensively addressed. The volume also discusses network usage and system integration through field bus as well as at network levels. - Introduces foundations of control systems, networking, and industrial data communications for power, process and manufacturing plant automation - Reviews core functions, design details and optimized configurations of plant digital control systems - Addresses advanced process control for digital control systems, inclusive of software implementations - Provides guidance for installation commissioning of control systems in working plants

Plant Intelligent Automation and Digital Transformation: Process and Factory Automation is an expansive four volume collection reviewing every major aspect of the intelligent automation and digital transformation of power, process and manufacturing plants, from the specific control and automation systems pertinent to various power process plants through manufacturing and factory automation systems. This volume introduces the foundations of automation control theory, networking practices and communication for power, process and manufacturing plants considered as integrated digital systems. In addition, it discusses Distributed control System (DCS) for Closed loop controls system (CLCS) and PLC based systems for Open loop control systems (OLCS) and factory automation. This book provides in-depth guidance on functional and design details pertinent to each of the control types referenced above, along with the installation and commissioning of control systems. - Introduces the foundations of control systems, networking and industrial data communications for power, process and manufacturing plant automation - Reviews core functions, design details and optimized configurations of plant digital control systems - Addresses advanced process control for digital control systems (inclusive of software implementations) - Provides guidance for installation commissioning of control systems in working plants

Plant Intelligent Automation and Digital Transformation: Volume II: Control and Monitoring Hardware and Software is an expansive four volume collection that reviews every major aspect of the intelligent automation and digital transformation of power, process and manufacturing plants, including specific control and automation systems pertinent to various power process plants using manufacturing and factory automation systems. The book reviews the key role of management Information systems (MIS), HMI and alarm systems in plant automation in systemic digitalization, covering hardware and software implementations for embedded microcontrollers, FPGA and operator and engineering stations. Chapters address plant lifecycle considerations, inclusive of plant hazards and risk analysis. Finally, the book discusses industry 4.0 factory automation as a component of digitalization strategies as well as digital transformation of power plants, process plants and manufacturing industries. - Reviews supervisory control and data acquisitions (SCADA) systems for real-time plant data analysis - Provides practitioner perspectives on operational implementation, including human machine interface, operator workstation and engineering workstations - Covers alarm and alarm management systems, including lifecycle considerations - Fully covers risk analysis and assessment, including safety lifecycle and relevant safety instrumentation

Plant Intelligent Automation and Digital Transformation is an expansive four volume collection reviewing every major aspect of the intelligent automation and digital transformation of power, process and manufacturing plants, from the specific control and automation systems pertinent to various power process plants through manufacturing and factory automation systems. The fourth volume, Plant System Security and IIoT applications reviews the challenges of plant cybersecurity threats to newly digitized networks and their mitigation using IIoT security applications. In order to understand variations of controls in different plants, detailed discussions are presented on plant and industry types. Through appendices required additional details on various transmission media, SCADA/Telemetry, simulation, fault tolerance/fault tolerant network, electrical area classification, enclosure class and intrinsic safety have been included to make the entire volume consistent. Introduces modern analysis of advanced cyber threats, including Distributed Denial of Services (DDoS) attacks, together with security for control systems using IIoT, and firewall protection. Provides extensive conceptual and applied discussion of wireless communication and design and architecture of relevant Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) systems in plants. Reviews remote control and robotic automation strategies and control systems for a wide array of power, process and manufacturing plants.

This book is an indispensable guide for executives, programme leaders, and business owners on maximising value from automation and digital transformation. It provides a real-world journey map of automation, from RPA through to intelligent automation, with a focus on practical strategy and management principles intended to help seize the trillions of dollars that are still being left on the table by companies that have not yet made this leap. Though grounded on the research and advisory work of the author team, this book offers clear eyed, easy to read advice for avoiding the ‘transformation bog’ where many organisations find themselves, struggling to maintain their strategy in an environment that feels increasingly dynamic and confusing. This book is not blinded by the brilliant new technology and hones in on what works and what distracts. It provides a total value of ownership framework for navigation and identifies seven core digital capabilities required for success. Ultimately a book for realists rather than digital idealists, it will be a vital resource for professionals who must chart a course to verifiable business performance improvement through digital enterprise empowerment amid often conflicting priorities.

This book states that intelligent digital transformation is the process of using artificial intelligence techniques in digital technologies such as machine learning, natural language processing, automation and robotics to transform existing non-digital business processes and services to meet with the evolving market and customer expectations. This book including 26 chapters, each written by their experts, focuses on revealing the reflection of digital transformation in our business and social life under emerging conditions through intelligent systems. Intelligent digital transformation examples from almost all sectors including health, education, manufacturing, tourism, insurance, smart cities, banking, energy and transportation are introduced by theory and applications. The intended readers are managers responsible for digital transformation, intelligent systems researchers, lecturers, and MSc and PhD students studying digital transformation.

This book is essential for anyone looking to understand how hyperautomation can revolutionize businesses by simplifying operations, reducing errors, and creating more intelligent and adaptable workplaces through the use of automation technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotic process automation. The use of automation technologies to simplify any and every activity conceivable in a business, allowing repeated operations to operate without manual intervention, is known as hyperautomation. Hyperautomation transforms current and old processes and equipment by utilizing artificial intelligence, machine learning, and robotic process automation. This digital transformation may assist a business in gaining cost and resource efficiency, allowing it to prosper in a more competitive environment. With the advancement of automation technologies, hyperautomation is becoming more prevalent. Companies are shifting their methods to create more human-centered and intelligent workplaces. This change has ushered in a new era for organizations that rely on technology and automation tools to stay competitive. Businesses may move beyond technology’s distinct advantages to genuine digital agility and scale adaptability when all forms of automation operate together in close partnership. Automation tools must be simple to incorporate into the current technological stack while not requiring too much effort from IT. A platform must be able to plug and play with a wide range of technologies to achieve hyperautomation. The interdependence of automation technologies is a property that is connected to hyperautomation. Hyperautomation saves individuals time and money by reducing errors. Hyperautomation has the potential to create a workplace that is intelligent, adaptable, and capable of making quick, accurate decisions based on data and insights. Model recognition is used to determine what to do next and to optimize processes with the least amount of human engagement possible.

"His approach to implementing RPA is thorough, well-researched and well executed. Highly recommended to anyone involved in the automation market." - CHIEF EVANGELIST OF UIPATHHave you just started using Robotic Process Automation (RPA), are you looking to start up an automation Centre of Excellence (CoE) in your company to leverage RPA and start building automation solutions, or perhaps you want your new CoE to mature and grow?This book is for Head of Automation/Digital Transformation, RPA Managers and Change Management who have or are soon to bring automation into their organization and looking to set up a CoE.Whether your current automation team is 2 or 20, understand the roles and responsibilities and set up of a good team. Identify which roles you may be missing, and what scalable framework your team can work to, in order to build an automation factory you can be proud of, which churns out solutions on demand. Also understand the behind the scene roles and considerations when it comes to maintaining your bots, things not mentioned as much in the media. You this book as a guide to ensure you're using the AEIO YOU method---Are your automation projects stalling or losing traction, or do you want to generate more opportunities and fill your pipeline?This book is for RPA Project Managers and Business Analysts who work in a CoE or Operational Excellence (OpEx) team and are responsible for delivering automation but are new to RPA.Whether you've only just heard of robotic process automation yesterday, been doing it for a few months or a couple years, its very valuable to understand the entire lifecycle from identifying the problem, to designing, building and testing the solution, to supporting the new capability. With this knowledge you will be able to design and build much more robust 'robots' and intelligent automation solutions, be able to boast much higher ROIs on your business cases. You'll be responsible for delivering much more benefits to your organizations or clients. Furthermore, you'll see how you can apply these same techniques and steps to implement advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence. Use this book to check of each of the 36 steps of the AEIO YOU method---This book is also for COOs and Operations Directors and RPA sponsors who want a comprehensive view of how RPA/automation is implementedRead industry best practices and insights, to get high level steps on how to best implement Intelligent Automation. This with improve your awareness on what's been happening in the industry and what may be to come in the near future. This will help you understand the dos, don't, myths, challenges and benefits of automating your business processes, and give you a picture of what your team are doing ...or should be doing. So, you can pass this book to them to ensure they are adopting the AEIO YOU method---We go through the entire RPA (robotic process automation) lifecycle from idea to implementation to scalable intelligent automation, with each chapter ending with questions to ask your Centre of Excellence teamTogether we walk along the digital transformation journey, and learn from industry thought leaders like Guy Kirkwood - chief evangelist from UiPath, Director of conversational AI company Artificial Solutions, and other RPA and AI experts and CEOsThis book takes you through Lean IA's 36 steps of the AEIO YOU methodology to scale successfully, discussing tools, techniques, roles and responsibilities.You will notice that the AEIO YOU method which you can use to bring RPA into your company can also be used for introducing any new technology.We explore at the end of this book how you can repeat these steps to bring Artificial intelligence into the fabric of your organization's business processes and teams

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