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Are Pipeline Leaks Deterministic or Stochastic?
Leaks occur in an inherently stochastic environment and context so there is no reason to presume there is anything deterministic about them. -
Webinar Recording: Practical Limits to Control Loop Performance
Learn the contribution of each PID mode, why reset time is orders of magnitude too small for most composition and temperature loops, and other PID controller issues. -
AutoQuiz: How to Convert a Transmitter's Current Output Signal to a Voltage Input Signal
Place a resistor across the input terminals of the controller to convert a transmitter's current output signal. -
AutoQuiz: What Flow Sensor Naturally Generates a Pulsed Output to Represent Flow Rate?
Turbine meters almost universally use a magnetic pickup to determine the number of rotations of the spinning turbine element. -
What ISA Can Do for You
Learn how ISA is advancing the technical competence of everyone in the industry (both members and non-members) through publications, training, certifications, standards, and conferences. -
Bill’s Top 10 Automation & Control Trends for 2019 – Accelerating Change & Reaching the Tipping Point
The pace of technological change in the automation industry seems to be accelerating as we head into 2019, driven by innovations developed for Internet of Things and general computing. -
The Not-So-Distant Future of Industrial Automation
As SCADA, MES, and historian capabilities increased, so did the need for processing power. Process virtualization was the perfect answer. -
AutoQuiz: What Information Is Typically Included in a Loop Diagram?
Tag numbers, wire numbers and terminal numbers, and indication of the interrelation to other instrumentation loops, are the essential elements of a loop diagram. -
KPI-Based Monitoring and Fault Detection for Large-Scale Industrial Processes [technical]
Key performance indicators (KPIs) can be used to analyze large-scale industrial processes to improve operating performance. -
Is Schrödinger’s Cat Alive, Dead, or Having Kittens? How the Power of Observation Improves Accuracy and Reduces Errors in Industrial Operations
More observation improves accuracy and reduces error of all kinds in industrial and process industry applications. -
AutoQuiz: What Is the Purpose of Forward Decoupling?
A forward decoupling algorithm can be used to cancel out MIMO interactions, making more traditional control methods applicable to complex systems. -
Webinar Recording: How to Protect Critical Industrial Control Systems
Legacy industrial devices are "insecure by design" and vulnerable to interruption from cybersecurity threats or unintentional network incidents. Risk is increasing as Ethernet networking becomes more -
AutoQuiz: What Is the Minimum Course of Action to Take Before Replacing Damaged Wiring?
All circuits to be worked on should be tested with a multi-meter prior to performing work to ensure that no voltage or current is present. -
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PID Control Using Recurrent Neural Networks for Robotic Manipulators [Technical]
The performance of conventional PID controllers in robotics falls short in applications which are nonlinear and uncertain. Almost all industrial processes are nonlinear and uncertain. -
What Is the ROI on a Modern Industrial Maintenance Software?
The best way to determine potential ROI is by tracking some vital key performance indicators or KPIs. -
AutoQuiz: Which Flow Measurement Device Does Not Require Square Root Extraction?
The output from a magnetic flowmeter is a linear signal that is proportional to the velocity of the flowing fluid. -
Collaborative Robots Fill Gaps in Traditional Industrial Automation Processes
Smart, flexible robots allow manufacturers to shift to market demands far more quickly and efficiently and without advanced programming. -
AutoQuiz: What Is the Purpose of a Valve Positioner?
A valve positioner adjusts the pneumatic output to a valve actuator so that the requested position of the valve from a controller is achieved. -
How to Suppress Nuisance Alarms in Industrial Plants [technical]
Chattering alarms are the most found nuisance alarms that will probably reduce the usability and result in a confidence crisis of alarm systems for industrial plants. -
How Procedure-Based Automation Can Enhance Alarm Management
Learn about the methods of state-based control as it applies to models defined by ISA-106.
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