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AutoQuiz: How to Calculate the Output Signal Value of a Pneumatic Transmitter
There is a straightforward linear relationship between the units of pounds per square inch (psi) and degrees F (Fahrenheit). -
AutoQuiz: What is the Cause of a High Process Variability?
An oversized control valve will operate next to the seat where the friction and stick slip is greatest. -
AutoQuiz: How to Calculate Temperature for an Electronic Transmitter
There is a straightforward linear relationship between the units of milliamps and degrees. -
Electromechanical vs Digital: Time to Make the Switch?
Electromechanical switches have their place in the modern plant, but a digital upgrade could pay off in many applications -
Book Excerpt + Author Q&A: Measurement Uncertainty
The new, expanded fifth edition of ISA's book on measurement uncertainty presents a variety of uncertainty experiments as well as several new appendices. -
AutoQuiz: How to Calculate Dead Time from Transportation Delay for Thickness Control
The time it takes the sheet to go from the diebolt actuators to the thickness gauge that transverses the sheet is the transportation delay -
Building on ISA’s Financial and Operational Success
Steven Pflantz, president of ISA 2017, pledges to build on ISA’s financial and operational success by leveraging core strengths and capabilities. -
How to Succeed with the Industrial Internet of Things
To achieve success with the IIoT, industrial businesses and manufacturers must create a long-term vision with an associated value proposition, -
AutoQuiz: How Do You Compensate for Thermowell Lag Time?
Thermowell and temperature processes have multiple interacting thermal lags. -
AutoQuiz: Tuning the Temperature Controller for an Exothermic Reactor
The temperature controller for an exothermic reactor must stay in automatic to prevent a runaway reaction. -
AutoQuiz: When Is the Best Time to Perform Operator Training?
The best time to train operators for an automation project is after acceptance testing and prior to startup. -
AutoQuiz: How to Calculate the Speed of a Four-Pole Synchronous Motor
Synchronous speed in RPM = (two × frequency × 60) / (number of poles) -
Book Excerpt + Author Q&A: Industrial Ethernet
Industrial Internet is a guidebook for people who need to fully understand factory floor Ethernet and features new sections on Industrial Internet of Things -
AutoQuiz: How Do You Avoid a Ground Loop on Shielded Cable?
The best way to avert the ground loop in this question is to ground the shield at only one end of the circuit. -
AutoQuiz: What Does the Function of the Preset Value Determine in a PLC Timer?
A timer preset for a PLC is a programming value for the timing function. -
Webinar: Benefits of Integrating IIoT-Ready PLC and DCS Platforms
An IIoT-ready PLC should optimize operations and maintenance efficiencies to liberate personnel from manual processes. -
AutoQuiz: Changing the Point of Origin for Input Data and Output Signal Destination with a DCS
A DCS is that class of instrumentation that executes stated control functions and enables transmission of control, measurement and operating information. -
AutoQuiz: What Type of Actuator Responds to a Pneumatic Signal?
An actuator is a hydraulic, electric, or pneumatic device that moves an object or device. -
AutoQuiz: What is the Average Human Response Rate to Signals?
ISA's CAP certification provides a non-biased, third-party, objective assessment and confirmation of an automation professional's skills -
How to Avoid Common Tuning Mistakes With PID Controllers
The success of advanced control depends on the basic control system foundation. The PID controller is the common key component of all control loops.
