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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. -
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. -
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).






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