The Pulp & Paper Industry Division (also known as PUPID) is dedicated to advancing the knowledge and skills of professionals in the pulp and paper and forest products industries including those employed in the manufacturing facilities as well as engineering & construction consultants.
PUPID members main concerns are the measurement, control, and optimization of processes in the pulp & paper and forest products industries; the acquisition & handling of raw materials whether virgin fiber or recycled paper products; it supports research & development programs and the sharing of applications insight and standards and practices for the entire paper process, from raw materials through finished product; fabrication & construction; processing & inspection required for finished pulp & paper and forest products production; improving product quality of the finished products and maintaining environmental quality through the optimum utilization of the best technology available.

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    RE: "Trip" vs. "Alarm"

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    I tend to agree with referring to HH and LL as trips (higher priority), and can talk particularly in the context of battery storage power plants where the Battery Management System (BMS) incorporates various safety alarm levels. When a trip-either High-High (HH) or Low-Low (LL)-is ...

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    Mike, It sounds like an interesting and time-saving solution. I would be interested in reviewing and providing feedback if needed. The best regards, Charlie ------------------------------ Charlie Souza Functional Safety & ICS Cybersecurity Lead AcuTech Consulting Group ...

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    RE: ISA's equivalent of the standard IEC 62881:2018 ...

    By: Christiam Casas Buitrago , yesterday

    Michael, Sure thing! It would be fantastic to take a look on that solution. Please reach me through my personal email: cricasas@icloud.com Thanks, ------------------------------ Christiam Casas Buitrago I&C Engineer │CAP® - Halker Engineered Solutions ---------------- ...

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    RE: ISA's equivalent of the standard IEC 62881:2018 ...

    By: Christiam Casas Buitrago , yesterday

    Martin, According to the experience you share with us, there will be some room for the ISA to complement or improve the standard IEC-62881 (of 2018)? Thanks, regards. ------------------------------ Christiam Casas Buitrago I&C Engineer │CAP® - Halker Engineered Solutions ...

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