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Gregory K. McMillan
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FeatureHow Do We Improve Response to Continuously Changing Conveyor Setpoint?
What would be a good control strategy to regulate a process in which the setpoint is continually changing? -
FeatureWhat Process and Equipment Effects Need More Attention?
How can we better understand how process and equipment design and operating conditions affect automation system design, installation, and performance? -
FeatureWhat is Your Wish List for Achievement and Recognition? Part 2
What is your personal wish list of prospective achievements in process automation? -
FeatureWhat is Your Wish List for Achievement and Recognition? Part 1
What is your personal wish list of prospective achievements in process automation? -
FeatureWhat are the Biggest Mistakes You Have Seen? Part 5
Here we continue our series with some modeling and control mistakes. -
FeatureWhat are the Biggest Mistakes You Have Seen? Part 4
We continue our series with some measurement and final control element mistakes seen by Greg that are widespread. -
FeatureWhat are the Biggest Mistakes You Have Seen? Part 3
What are the biggest mistakes in automation system design, configuration, calibration, installation, checkout, commissioning, and maintenance? -
FeatureWhat are the Biggest Mistakes You Have Seen? Part 2
Mistakes often offer the greatest learning experiences. Mentor program participants share what they have seen in this four-part series. -
FeatureWhat are the Biggest Mistakes You Have Seen? Part 1
Mistakes often offer the greatest learning experiences. Mentor program participants share what they have seen in this four-part series. -
FeatureHow Can We Improve Control Loops with Slow Signal Updates?
What can be done to smooth out the signal with a soft sensor or virtual instrument? -
FeatureHow Can We Improve PID Control Loop Monitoring?
What are the work processes, techniques, solutions, and people who should be involved for comprehensive control loop monitoring? -
FeatureWhat Can be Done to Increase Innovation in PID Control?
How can we facilitate efforts to take advantage of the remarkable increases in the capabilities and opportunities in today’s PID controllers? -
FeatureAre First Principle Models Used for Model Predictive Control?
What commercial providers of MPC use phenomenological dynamic models? -
FeatureHow is Simulation Leveraged for Qualification & Management of Change?
How does one leverage simulation to support qualification and reduce downtime as part of MOC and capital projects? -
FeatureBuilding Rapport with the Maintenance Engineers and Technicians
What things have been found most effective in building a rapport with maintenance technicians? -
FeatureWhat are the Challenges, Troubleshooting, and Future of Industrial IP?
A practical view of what the future looks like for industrial internet protocols (IPs). -
FeatureWhat Are the Aspects of Safe Automation Systems?
In our latest ISA Mentor Program blog, Mike Laspisa asks: What are the aspects of safe automation systems? -
FeatureWhat are the DP Connections for Level Measurement with Wet Leg?
The latest ISA Mentor Program blog answers the question: What is the best way to install a DP in level applications with a wet leg? -
FeatureWhat are the Problems and Solutions with Packaged Equipment?
Our newest ISA Mentor Program blog asks the question: What are the problems and solutions with packaged equipment? -
FeatureIncreases In Instrument Application or Installation Issues
Mike Laspisa shares a Q&A with various experts regarding instrumentation specification expertise, covering topics such as selection and installation.