PD-05-163 Integration of Wireless Technologies Into Operational Work Practices

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Wireless technologies are becoming pervasive and surround us in our daily lives. Wireless technology in an industrial setting, while not yet as commonplace, is also growing. An industrial setting, however, brings a different set of unique challenges. The purpose of this paper will be to review the current “state-of-the art” in wireless technologies and provide an example with guidelines for their appropriate integration into work practices at an industrial plant. First will be a review of existing wireless technologies and standards. Following this, an operations scenario from one of Honeywell’s operating facilities will be presented and discussed. Finally, there will be a look ahead at future technological developments in this area and their potential implications.