NeSSI™ Update at IFPAC: Modular Analytical Technology Advancements

1. NeSSI™ Update SessionIFPAC – Arlington Salon VTuesday, January 13, 2004 PM - II Session Chair: Rob Dubois, Dow ChemicalProcess Analytical R&D Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada

2. NeSSITM Session • 1:05 This Dog Don’t Hunt (…or why “classic” 4-20 mA communication and hazardous protection methods are not enablers for miniature, modular, and smart analytical technology) - Rob Dubois - Dow Chemical, Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Canada • 1:30 Modular Sampling/Sensor Array for Water Quality Monitoring- David M. Simko, Swagelok Co., Solon, OH, USA • 1:55Sensor Bus Requirements for NeSSI Gen II Systems - David M. Simko, Richard A. Ales, and (Bill Metz), Swagelok Co., Solon, OH, USA

3. NeSSITM Session • 2:20 CFD-based Liquid Flow Calculations for Modular Sample Systems - Tanios Y. Bougebrayel, David M. Simko and John J. Wawrowski, Swagelok Co., Solon, OH, USA • 2:45 BREAK – Exhibits Grand Preview – Grand Ballroom • 4:00 New Directions in SP76.00.02 Modular Substrate Systems - Steve Doe, Parker-Hannifin Co., Jacksonville, AL, USA • 4:25 Proper Elastomeric Seal Material Selection for Process Analyzer Sample Systems - Steve Doe, Parker-Hannifin Co., Jacksonville, AL, USA

4. NeSSITM Session • 4:50 Modular Sample System Top-Mount Components - a Rapidly Growing Selection - Robert E. Sherman, CIRCOR International, Inc., Clifton Park, NY, USA • 5:15 Networked Sampling Systems (NeSSI Gen II) Development - Progress and Challenges - John Mosher, Honeywell International, Lodi, CA, USA • 5:40New Low-Flow Measurement and Control Technologies for Process Analytical Applications, in ISA SP76 Footprint – Steve Glaudel, Brooks Instrument, Emerson Process Management, Hatfield, PA, USA

5. Announcement • NeSSI “Open” WorkshopWednesday evening, Jan 14, 6-7:15 PM • Room: Arlington Salon V • Summary & Thanks! • presenters and co-authors • CPAC • papers will be published on the CPAC web site