Alan Polk
Alan Polk, PE, is the OT and cybersecurity leader with Hargrove Controls & Automation. Polk has more than 15 years of experience in process control system configuration and design. He has extensive experience in pulp and paper, refining, and specialty chemicals. His expertise and knowledge include control optimized process design, control system specification, system configuration, project commissioning, project management, control system networking + security, and root cause analysis of control system errors and failures. Polk is considered an expert on batch and sequencing operations.
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ICS network integration benefits for a connected plant
Engineers looking to build a connected plant with an industrial control system (ICS) have many aspects to consider including network protocols and the facility’s basic structure.