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![PWM-Switching Pattern-Based Diagnosis Scheme for Induction Motor Drives [Technical]](/documents/d/acom/pwm-switching-pattern-based-diagnosis-scheme-for-induction-motor-drives.jpg)
PWM-Switching Pattern-Based Diagnosis Scheme for Induction Motor Drives [Technical]
Research offers fault detection technique for insulated-gate bipolar transistors open-circuit faults in voltage source inverter-fed induction motor drives. -
AutoQuiz: What Are Acceptable Hazardous Location Protection Techniques for Industrial Areas?
Hazardous location protection techniques are defined by NEC 500.7 (NEC 2002 Code). -
Digging into the Details: Time Sensitive Networking (TSN)
By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) has been a hot topic at several conferences over the last 18 months. With the promise of connecting all devices in a single unifying network from sensor to enterprise, this article will explore why TSN is on the tip of everyone’s tongue. -
Collaboration Across the Cloud: How engineers use cloud software to support cooperation
By Sam Carigliano, SkyCiv Whether it’s between structural engineers and architects or consulting engineers and clients, collaboration is an important part of structural engineering. This article describes how engineers can use the cloud to support collaborative working. -
How to Link HAZOP and LOPA to Calculate a Safety Instrumented System
Plant owners, operating staff & control systems specialists develop the credible performance requirement for the safety instrumented system. -
AutoQuiz: When Does an Instrument Need to Be Recalibrated?
Analysis of a calibration plot will help you determine when an industrial instrument needs to be recalibrated. -
Essential Tasks to Automate in Active Directory Management
By Anton Pozdnyakov, Softerra If your IT staff is buried under a load of simple but time-consuming manual tasks, this means that you’re also stuck business-wise and can’t move forward. So, you either slowly go down or you finally start automating. -
How to Use Lifecycle Dynamic Simulation to Optimize Process Plant Operations
Lifecycle dynamic simulation, the virtual plant, is a proven technology to help plant operations address challenges. -
Insights on the Impact of Industry 4.0 for Process Automation
Of the technology trends that I have observed in recent years, few developments have been more exciting than Industry 4.0 for Process Automation. But what does Industry 4.0 mean for your facility? -
Factory Security: Don’t Be an Unintentional Shark
By Eric Ehlers, Cisco Entering a factory in this day and age is a bit like taking a dive into the ocean. There is a plethora of different ecosystems and constant movement. Both can be mind boggling when you view them for the first time. So how can manufacturers protect their ecosystem? -
How a Sequenced Changeover Approach for a Plant Upgrade Minimizes Downtime
For industrial plant migration to a new system, the challenge is to create a transition plan and minimal-risk implementation roadmap. -
AutoQuiz: What Is the Standard for Embedded Software for a SIL 3 Certified Safety System?
According to IEC 61511-1, embedded software, which is part of the safety device/ controller, should follow software guidelines in IEC 61508-3. -
![Applications of Thermoelectric Modules on Heat Flow Detection [technical]](/documents/d/acom/applications-of-thermoelectric-modules-on-heat-flow-detection.jpg)
Applications of Thermoelectric Modules on Heat Flow Detection [technical]
Quantitative analysis and practical scenarios of implementation of the thermoelectric module for heat flow detection -
IoT Collaboration Bridging Edge to Cloud: Inside Petasense & OSIsoft’s Effort to Improve Manufacturing
By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com Reducing downtime has been one of the most relevant, shining examples of how Internet of Things (IoT) technology can have a real impact on today’s factory. The recent collaboration between OSISoft and Petasense aims to enhance this effort as this article explores. -
Identifying Odor Control Needs in Manufacturing Operations
Timur Dunaev, BioAir Solutions Odor problems at manufacturing facilities can be unexpected, and can work against the production the facility is meant to accomplish. Solving the problem requires analyzing how a facility’s processes generate and disperse odorous air, and then identifying an appropriate odor control solution. -
What Are the Benefits of Oxygen-Based Fuel Controllers for Biomass Plants
For plants that use automated fuel control, a pressure-based controller is the most common. -
Securing Your Data While Traveling the World
Despite the amount of communication done long-distance nowadays, travel is an important part of business. With the advent of technology-based business information, security is no longer limited to just your own safety -- the security of your data is top priority too. Here are some easy tips for data protection. -
AutoQuiz: How to Calculate the Inherent Flow Characteristic of a Valve
The inherent flow characteristic is the relationship between valve capacity and valve travel, and it is usually expressed graphically. -
Growing Automation Professionals: Developing Skilled Labor Improves the Economy
It is a simple fact in today’s industrial environment that the world needs more automation professionals. Closing this skills gap has been a well-documented priority for a number of organizations, as a result. -
Webinar Recording: The Growing Cybersecurity Threat to Natural Gas Distribution Systems
Natural gas providers must focus on their security posture & how to address cybersecurity threats to critical gas metering & data management infrastructure.
![PWM-Switching Pattern-Based Diagnosis Scheme for Induction Motor Drives [Technical]](/o/adaptive-media/image/7900861/small-576/PWM-Switching-Pattern-Based-Diagnosis-Scheme-for-Induction-Motor-Drives.jpg?t=1772465387978)
![Applications of Thermoelectric Modules on Heat Flow Detection [technical]](/o/adaptive-media/image/7898619/small-576/Applications-of-Thermoelectric-Modules-on-Heat-Flow-Detection.jpg?t=1772465059135)
