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AutoQuiz: Which Control Valve Style Is More Likely to Develop a Blockage?
Ball, butterfly, and pinch valve body style have straight-through flow, and they are less likely to develop blockage. -
![Optimal PID Controller for Standard Second-Order Plus Time Delay Systems [Technical]](/documents/d/acom/optimal-pid-controller-for-standard-second-order-plus-time-delay-systems.jpg)
Optimal PID Controller for Standard Second-Order Plus Time Delay Systems [Technical]
Research offers an improved tuning methodology of PID controller for standard second order plus time delay systems -
How to Manage Pipeline Valve Positioner and PID Tuning
In general use the highest valve positioner gain that does not cause oscillation. For pipeline flow and pressure control, oscillations are not filtered. -
AutoQuiz: How to Calibrate a Magnetic Flowmeter
Magnetic flowmeters use Faraday's law of magnetic induction as the basis of their operation. -
Flowmeter Primer: Two-Wire Coriolis and Electromagnetic Transmitters
Learn basic two-wire technology and the advances made using this technology in two types of flowmeters: Coriolis and electromagnetic meters. -
![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). -
Book Excerpt + Author Q&A: Process Analyzer Systems Project Engineering and Management
ISA book helps ease the engineering and design burden for new and experienced engineers who work on process analyzers. -
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. -
Take Advantage of the Opportunities at ISA’s Fall Leaders Meeting
ISA leaders meet twice per year to assess the state of the Society, consider strategies and actions to improve operational results, conduct training sessions for new leaders, plan for leadership succe -
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. -
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. -
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Applications of Thermoelectric Modules on Heat Flow Detection [technical]
Quantitative analysis and practical scenarios of implementation of the thermoelectric module for heat flow detection -
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. -
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. -
Book Excerpt + Author Q&A: Safety Instrumented System Design
ISA book on safety instrumented system design helps industrial automation professionals meet the requirements of international safety standards. -
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. -
AutoQuiz: Industrial Electrical Standards for Emergency Operations
The reset of an emergency stop circuit will not initiate a restart.
![Optimal PID Controller for Standard Second-Order Plus Time Delay Systems [Technical]](/o/adaptive-media/image/7939769/small-576/Optimal-PID-Controller-for-Standard-Second-Order-Plus-Time-Delay-Systems.jpg?t=1772476971791)
![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)
