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Ask the Automation Pros
This long-running series of discussions, curated by 2010 ISA Life Achievement Award recipient Greg McMillan, gathers responses from ISA subject-matter experts on technical topics important to industrial automation professionals, academics and students.
155 Results Found
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FeatureWhen are we Modernizing Control Systems?
Greg McMillan of "Ask the Automation Pros" discusses the timeframe on modernization of current control systems -
FeatureCan a Primary Loop Manipulate a Secondary Loop Valve?
"Ask the Automation Pros" Greg McMillan discusses if a primary loop can manipulate a secondary loop -
FeatureHow Can we Improve Logic Control Contact Status Awareness and Operator Response?
ISA Mentor Greg McMillan answers the question, "How Can we Improve Logic Control Contact Status Awareness and Operator Response?" -
FeatureAsk the Automation Pros: How Do You Improve Use of Analyzers for Continuous Control?
Greg McMillan discusses how to improve the use of analyzers for continuous control -
FeatureBase, Best, and Ideal Practices for Mill Optimization
Greg McMillan discusses base, best, and ideal practices for mill optimization in his July Mentor post -
FeatureIs Data Noise in Process Control Degrading Performance?
Greg McMillan discusses the topic, "Is data noise in process control degrading performance?" -
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Are We Facing Broad Change?
Greg McMillan and Russ Rhinehart discuss the idea of facing broad change -
FeatureHow Can We Improve Control of Dead Time Dominant Applications?
From Greg McMillan and the ISA Mentor Program team. -
FeatureWhat are Considerations in Combining Process Control and Safety Systems?
From Greg McMillan and the ISA Mentor Program team. -
FeatureWhat are the Diagnostics/Expertise Needed for FOUNDATION Fieldbus?
From Greg McMillan and the ISA Mentor Program team. -
FeatureHow Do We Improve Response to Continuously Changing Conveyor Setpoint?
What would be a good control strategy to regulate a process in which the setpoint is continually changing? -
FeatureWhat Process and Equipment Effects Need More Attention?
How can we better understand how process and equipment design and operating conditions affect automation system design, installation, and performance? -
FeatureWhat is Your Wish List for Achievement and Recognition? Part 2
What is your personal wish list of prospective achievements in process automation? -
FeatureWhat are the Biggest Mistakes You Have Seen? Part 4
We continue our series with some measurement and final control element mistakes seen by Greg that are widespread. -
FeatureWhat are the Biggest Mistakes You Have Seen? Part 2
Mistakes often offer the greatest learning experiences. Mentor program participants share what they have seen in this four-part series. -
FeatureWhat are the Biggest Mistakes You Have Seen? Part 1
Mistakes often offer the greatest learning experiences. Mentor program participants share what they have seen in this four-part series. -
FeatureHow Can We Improve Control Loops with Slow Signal Updates?
What can be done to smooth out the signal with a soft sensor or virtual instrument? -
FeatureThe Best Level for Optimization and Organization in the Smart Factory
Automation professionals from the ISA Mentor Program answer questions about optimization and organization in smart factories. -
Feature9 Automation Engineers' Ideas and Principles for Everyday Working Life
Automation professionals from the ISA Mentor Program share their ideas and principles for everyday working life as an automation engineer. -
FeatureWhat Are Some Ways to Improve and Prioritize Feedforward and Fast Feedback Control?
Automation professionals from the ISA Mentor Program answer a question about how to improve and prioritize feedforward and fast feedback control.
