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AutoQuiz: What Is the Purpose of the Proper Grounding of Electrical Devices?
Proper grounding provides safety, over-current protection, electrical noise reduction, lightning protection, and static electricity reduction. -
PID Controller Design for Indirect Vector-Controlled Induction Motor [Technical]
Decoupling of the stator currents is important for smoother torque response of indirect vector controlled induction motors. -
How to Measure pH in Ultra-Pure Water Applications
Ultra-pure water applications pose special problems because of the exceptionally low conductivity of the fluid from the absence of ions. The consequences are extreme sensitivity to fluid velocity and -
IO-Link Connects Intelligent Sensors and Actuators in the Process Industries
IO-Link is being used in a wide range of applications as an open standard for smart sensor I/O, primarily for discrete devices. IO-Link is a point-to-point network communications standard and protocol -
AutoQuiz: Failures of Complex Systems in SIS Design and SIL Selection
A fault tree analysis begins with the "top event," which is the result of a number of basic events that contribute to, or initiate, the system failure. -
![How to Detect Defects in Rolling Element Bearings Used in Manufacturing Processes [Technical]](/documents/d/acom/how-to-detect-defects-in-rolling-element-bearings-used-in-manufacturing-processes.jpg)
How to Detect Defects in Rolling Element Bearings Used in Manufacturing Processes [Technical]
Rolling element bearings are common components in rotating machinery. Defects in bearings during manufacturing can cause vibration, noise, and even system failure. Defects in bearings must be found at -
Download Your In-Depth eBook Guide to Calibration for the Process Industries
The informative isa eBook, Calibration Essentials, covers everything you need to know about today’s industrial and instrumentation calibration processes. -
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Low Cost Test Rig for a Standalone Wind Energy Conversion System [technical]
Wavelet decomposition enables differentiation between faulty & healthy conditions for effective diagnostic procedure for wind turbine condition monitoring. -
How to Optimize Application Engineering to Keep Projects on Time and on Budget
Customization of products that deviate from vendor and industry standards leads to a number of problems on projects. Engineering and as-built documentation costs can increase because of the deviation -
Design Principles for Complex Process Control
A complex process is not a complicated process with a large number of measurements and actuators. It is complex because its variables are highly coupled and correlated. As much as possible, control sh -
How to Monitor and Control Quality in Process Manufacturing
Modern automation system components can be successfully applied through good design practices to produce consistent & quality products at reasonable costs. -
New Industrial Automation Strategies for Shale Gas Operators
Key challenges facing shale gas producers relate to the safety, reliability, efficiency, and flexibility of their operations. -
![How to Reduce Diesel Engine Pollution Through a High-Pressure Common Rail Injection System [technical]](/documents/d/acom/high-pressure-common-rail-injection-system-modeling-and-control.jpg)
How to Reduce Diesel Engine Pollution Through a High-Pressure Common Rail Injection System [technical]
To improve the diesel engine performance, a high-pressure rail injection system has been shown to pay a vital role in reducing diesel pollution. -
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. -
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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
How to Implement Process Analytical Technology in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Key success factors for process analytical technology are management commitment, a cross-departmental strategy, and assigning appropriate resources.
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![Low Cost Test Rig for a Standalone Wind Energy Conversion System [technical]](/o/adaptive-media/image/7920465/small-576/Low-Cost-Test-Rig-for-a-Standalone-Wind-Energy-Conversion-System.jpg?t=1772468512807)
![How to Reduce Diesel Engine Pollution Through a High-Pressure Common Rail Injection System [technical]](/o/adaptive-media/image/7938011/small-576/High-Pressure-Common-Rail-Injection-System-Modeling-and-Control.jpg?t=1772476547759)
![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)
