Lakeside Measurement Instrumentation Technology Day

Superior Room 

Emerson’s Pressure, Temperature, and Level Solutions for Reliable Gold Mining Operations
This presentation highlights Emerson’s advanced pressure, temperature, and level measurement technologies and their role in maintaining safe, stable, and efficient gold‑processing operations. It shows how Rosemount™ instrumentation improves visibility across leaching, grinding, CIL/CIP, and tailings systems—strengthening asset reliability and enabling faster, more informed operational decisions.
PRESENTER: Victor Mbala (Emerson)
 

Ontario Room

Advancing Flow Measurement with Non‑Intrusive Ultrasonic Technology
Ultrasonic clamp‑on technology has advanced significantly, making it suitable for an extremely wide range of applications while delivering accurate, reliable flow data. Key advantages—such as low installation cost, simple mounting on existing piping, and the elimination of wetted parts and potential leak points—make it especially attractive for corrosive or hazardous processes.

In this presentation, we will walk through how FLEXIM’s non-intrusive ultrasonic technology works, what differentiates it in demanding applications, and why so many facilities depend on it for critical measurements. 
PRESENTERS: Lucas Cheeseman (Lakeside Process Controls)
 

Huron Room

From Fundamentals to Field Use: Emerson Gas Chromatography Solutions
This session provides a practical, end‑to‑end overview of Emerson’s gas chromatograph portfolio, starting with core GC fundamentals and progressing into a detailed look at current platforms, including the Model 770, 700XA, and the new 470XA C6+ gas chromatograph. Attendees will gain insight into where each analyzer fits, how they are configured, and what differentiates newer designs, followed by discussion around routine maintenance considerations, common troubleshooting scenarios, and field best practices. The session also includes an overview of Mon2020 software to tie the hardware together, with time reserved for questions and real‑world discussion throughout.
PRESENTER: Mike Nott (Emerson)

Superior Room 

Innovations In Level Technology
This presentation explores the evolution of level measurement technology, highlighting how decades of innovation have shaped today’s solutions. We’ll break down the fundamental theory of operation behind the success of the Rosemount Level Measurement technologies and show how they apply across real-world processes. The session will also dive into advanced diagnostics, demonstrating how today’s devices go beyond measurement to deliver insight, improve reliability, and support proactive maintenance. This presentation is ideal whether you’re new to level measurement or looking to deepen your expertise.
Presenter: Brian Hays (Emerson)
 

Ontario Room

Flow Measurement Technologies: Enhancing Accuracy, Reliability, and Process Insight
This presentation introduces the four foundational flow‑measurement technologies within Emerson’s portfolio; Coriolis, Magnetic, Ultrasonic, and DP Flow and demonstrates how each delivers unique value in gold mining operations. It highlights how precision mass flow, conductive slurry measurement, non‑intrusive ultrasonic flow measurement, and DP flow sensing collectively strengthen process control, reduce operational risk, and improve system reliability.
PRESENTERS: victor mbala (emerson)
 

Huron Room

The Safety Strategy
This presentation provides a practical introduction to gas and flame detection technologies, explaining not just what the different detection methods are, but why and where they are used. Starting with the fundamentals of flammable and toxic gases, the session walks through key concepts such as LEL, exposure limits, hazardous area classifications, and safety strategies, building a common understanding for engineers, technicians, project managers, purchasing teams, students, and business leaders alike.

The presentation then explores the major gas and flame detection technologies used in industry today, including catalytic bead, infrared, electrochemical, ultrasonic, open path gas detection, and optical flame detection. 
PRESENTER: Dan leising (LAKESIDE PROCESS CONTROLS)

Check out our displays in the Technology Exhibit #1!

Superior Room 

Thermowell Design and X-well Technology
This presentation examines the mechanical and thermal forces that influence measurement performance, why traditional approaches can fall short in high‑velocity or high‑risk applications, and how industry standards drive better design practices. The presentation also highlights how digital tools and advanced mechanical designs can simplify engineering decisions, reduce design time, and mitigate the risk of failure without sacrificing accuracy.
Presenters: nicholas machado (Lakeside Process Controls) 
 

Ontario Room

Rosemount Magnetic Flowmeters Fundamentals and Advanced Diagnostics
In this session, we will provide a practical and technical overview of magnetic flow measurement technology, starting with the fundamental principles behind how magnetic flowmeters operate and progressing into a focused discussion on diagnostics and proven best practices that help customers achieve accurate and dependable performance.
 
This presentation will go over the Rosemount magnetic flowmeter portfolio, highlighting how different sensor designs, liner options, and electrode materials are selected to handle a wide range of applications and process conditions, from clean water and utilities to abrasive slurries and high‑noise applications.
PRESENTERS: nikol Budisa (Lakeside Process Controls)
 

Huron Room

Precision Chemical Control for Safe and Efficient Cyanidation
This presentation provides a brief technical overview of Emerson’s chemical measurement technologies and their impact on gold mining performance. It highlights how precise pH, ORP, reagent flow, and acid concentration monitoring directly influence metallurgical recovery, operational safety, and environmental compliance.
PRESENTER: victor mbala (EMERSON)

Superior Room 

Electronic Remote Sensors: Electrifying Your DP Level Measurement
In this session, you’ll learn why DP level works, the advantages and challenges of diaphragm seal systems versus traditional installations, and how modern Electronic Remote Sensor (ERS) technology can improve performance and deliver reliable measurement in challenging applications. We’ll clearly outline the advantages and trade‑offs of ERS, helping you understand when it’s the right solution and when it may not be.
PRESENTER: Oliver Landingin (LAKESIDE PROCESS CONTROLS)
 

Ontario Room

Custody Transfer
PRESENTERS: Trillium Measurement and Controls
 

Huron Room

CEMS and Lakeside as a Partner
A CEM system is a combination of equipment that works together to pull a sample from the process, condition it, measure it, and deliver dependable information to the plant. This session will show how all these pieces connect and why the analyzer depends on a well-designed supporting structure to perform reliably.

This session will focus on the flow of the system rather than the internal details. By the end of this presentation, you will have a clear understanding of how analyzers fit into the larger CEM system, and how Lakeside can help you ensures that the entire system works as a cohesive, dependable solution.
PRESENTER: Wakelin Fulford and Dan Leising (LAKESIDE PROCESS CONTROLS)

Superior Room 

New Measurement Best Practices for Safety Instrumented Systems
Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) are a critical and complex part of plant operations.  In this presentation we’ll explore the terminology around SIS systems (HAZOP, SIF/SIL, LOPA) and discuss the importance of device selection. We will discuss how to interpret and understand safety data and certifications, and the importance of proof testing, and diagnostics.

Learn how redundancy improves both safety and availability, and explore best practices to minimize common cause failures through smart design, diversity, and diagnostics.
PRESENTER: Mark Menezes (Emerson)
 

Ontario Room

The Next Generation of Micro Motion Coriolis Flowmeters
Coriolis flowmeters have been relied upon to provide the highest level of accuracy across almost every industry. They provide a direct mass flow and density measurement which is unlike any other flow technology. Learn in this session how Micro Motion has been at the forefront of Coriolis technology since it’s inception and how it's continuing to improve to meet industry needs.
PRESENTER: Lucas Cheeseman (LAKESIDE PROCESS CONTROLS)
 

Huron Room

PH, the Invisible Balance  ​
PRESENTER: Rishabh Kumawat (Lakeside Process Controls)