Automation Applications Inc, LLC Receives Contract for Energy Management System

Automation Applications Inc, LLC (AAI) Exton, PA - January 1, 1999: Automation Applications Inc, LLC (AAI), a provider of process control solutions and engineering services, announced it has received a contract from a pulp and paper producer in Peace River, Alberta, Canada for the implementation of AAI's Energy Management System for Powerhouse Coordination.

The Energy Management System developed by AAI and launched in mid-1998 will coordinated all aspects of the powerhouse including the steam header system, economic and emergency load shedding and utility tie line control. The project also includes AAI's advanced multi-fuel boiler optimization system or Dual Master(tm) which will be included in the regulatory control system implementation. The project is scheduled for completion in June.

AAI's EMS system combines conservation of steam, efficient boiler and turbine control, efficient electrical usage from the utility, and efficient use of fuel to produce multimillion dollar yearly energy savings.

"Automation Applications is extremely pleased to receive this award. AAI's Energy Management System is a superior product and this implementation will display once again that AAI solutions produce provable, tangible savings for our clients," said Dave Pasciolla, AAI President. "Our client is an innovator in achieving reduced environmental impact and energy costs. This solution furthers that position and will significantly contribute to the competitiveness of our client."

Automation Applications Inc, LLC (http://www.aai-csi.com/) is an engineering firm specialized in the design, implementation, and integration of advanced process controls using a wide variety of hardware and software platforms. AAI is specialized in providing coordinated powerhouse control systems and energy efficiency solutions. Headquartered in Exton, PA, the company services the chemical, oil & gas, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, pulp & paper, and utility industries.

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