Emerson partners with Western Maricopa Education Center to help prepare students for the new energy economy

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March 14, 2024 – Emerson, a global technology and engineering company, will modernize its Ovation automation platform and provide services to support West Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC)'s energy and manufacturing systems program. Innovative Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) programs allow students to explore the fields of mechanical systems, electrical systems, electronics, instrumentation and control, and energy production systems, and operate next-generation control technologies for future use. It will help you prepare. Pursue a career in the emerging sustainable energy economy.


With Emerson's support, the school will build a state-of-the-art laboratory that mimics a power plant control room, giving students better hands-on training in a real-world environment for their future careers. It's planned. West-MEC's ​​Energy and Manufacturing Systems program serves more than 45,000 students in 49 high schools in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The program is operated in close collaboration with Arizona Public Service, the nearby Palo Verde Power Plant, and Estrella Mountain Community College, and offers courses in solar power, nuclear power, wind, construction mathematics, and basic outfitting. Includes core curriculum topics such as , construction drawings, and industrial tools.


“The rise of renewable energy and the global commitment to sustainability is rapidly changing energy producers and modern manufacturing,” said Dr. Aaron Parsons, West-MEC Southwest Campus Administrator . “By implementing Emerson's latest Ovation technology in our lab space, we are able to provide our students with hands-on experience that will give them confidence in their careers, while also equipping them with skills that are highly attractive to employers.” You can also attach it.”


Emerson implements the Ovation automation platform to recreate control room environments for energy generation and water reclamation applications. The Ovation system works with existing Emerson instrumentation technology in the West-MEC lab, including Rosemount pressure, level and temperature transmitters and Fisher control valves. Emerson will also provide training and services to support West-MEC's ​​new technology.


“Over the years, Emerson has delivered more than 25 Ovation systems to educational facilities around the world,” said Bob Yeager, president of Emerson's Power and Water Solutions business. “We are proud that West-MEC can provide our students with the best STEM learning environment and help develop the next generation of energy and manufacturing system operators.”


“Western MEC's ​​career and technical education programs have a direct impact on our goal of powering a cleaner Arizona,” said Arizona Public Service Palo Verde Generating Station Executive Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer said Adam Heflin. “As a program sponsor, Arizona Public Service is committed to being a strong partner with local schools and employing graduates to work at the Palo Verde Nuclear Power Plant and Water Reclamation Facility, which is controlled by Emerson's Ovation automation technology. I am.”

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Emerson is a global technology and software company providing innovative solutions to the world's essential industries. Through our leading automation portfolio, including a majority stake in AspenTech, Emerson helps hybrid, process, and discrete manufacturers optimize operations, protect people, reduce emissions, and achieve sustainability goals. Masu.