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Fault Tolerant Synchronization of Chaotic Heavy Symmetric Gyroscope Systems [technical]
Research on fault tolerant synchronization of chaotic gyroscope systems versus external disturbances via Lyapunov rule-based fuzzy control. -
How the Connected Enterprise Can Help Close the Manufacturing Industry Skills Gap
The connected enterprise offers a number of opportunities to address or offset the productivity challenges of the evolving workforce. -
AutoQuiz: What Are the Characteristics of a Piston Actuator?
An actuator is a device that applies the force necessary to cause a valve's closure member to move. -
Primer: Thermal Imaging for Identifying Electrical Issues
Thermal imaging is a noncontact way to find electrical problems. Generally hot spots indicate problems, but cold spots could be problems, too. -
A New and Different Direction for ISA
ISA President Steven Pflantz says at some point, you have to nudge things along in an attempt to affect a change and move in a positive direction. -
How to Use the Cloud to Store and Distribute Manufacturing Data
The cloud is expanding and becoming valuable for improving manufacturing systems. -
AutoQuiz: What Is the Length Limitation for Fast Ethernet Cable?
Because of the high speed of fast Ethernet, the use of twisted pair cable is limited to 100 meters (330 feet). -
Hybrid Intelligent Method for Recognition of Common Types of Control Chart Patterns
A hybrid intelligent method for recognition of the common types of control chart pattern is proposed in this ISA technical paper. -
Is Your PM Program Passive, Preventative, Predictive or Proactive?
Your PM program represents but one part, although an important one, of the full life cycle of your automation system and facility. -
AutoQuiz: How Is Fluid Velocity Affected When the Pressure Drop Across a Valve Increases?
The pressure drop refers to the change or drop in pressure from the upstream side of the valve to the downstream side. -
ISA Student Sections Spearhead Future Industrial Automation Workforce
ISA student sections are located worldwide. They offer learning opportunities, professional networking, and employment connections. -
How IIoT Revolutionizes Real-Time Plant Maintenance and Analytics
Data from automation and monitoring systems, leveraged with analytics, monitoring, and reporting, creates the basis for a real-time maintenance program. -
AutoQuiz: What Is the Most Appropriate Technique for Modeling Linear Relationships?
The multivariate statistical-process control excels at modeling unknown linear relationships for a large number of inputs that could be correlated. -
Stabilization of Linear Time Invariant Fractional Order Switched Systems
Technical paper focuses on stabilization problem of a linear time invariant fractional order switched system. -
Should STEM Education Programs Include the Arts?
The author argues the expansion of STEM programs in schools. -
CMR helps Singapore beverage plant install new process batch control system
The work, being undertaken at Yeo Hiap Seng’s (Yeo’s) tea, soft drinks and sauces production plant in Singapore, sees the development of a system using Siemens PCS7 batch technology for S-88 Standard compliance. -
AutoQuiz: What is 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. -
How Much Is Enough Cybersecurity Protection for an Industrial Network?
The number of cybersecurity incidents and cyberattacks against industrial networks is growing, and they often go unreported. -
How to Integrate Valve Actuators with an Automation System
In plant installations, a key requirement is the ability to smoothly integrate actuators used for opening or closing valves with the automation system. -
AutoQuiz: How to Minimize the Effect of Feed Upsets to the Top of a Distillation Column
A distillation tower has feed upsets that are measured and used to create a feed forward signal.
