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FeatureImproved Actuation Circuit for Vibration Control
An improved indirect-driven self-sensing actuation circuit for vibration control of piezoelectrically actuated flexible structures in mechatronic systems. -
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Development of a Hybrid Controller for Renewable Energy and Automotive Applications [technical]
Research focus on development of a hybrid controller for a two-interleaved boost converter dedicated to renewable energy and automotive applications. -
FeatureWhy New Generation Industries Will Merge Toward Digital Transformation
To gain a competitive edge, industries today need to take advantage of digital solutions to aid in their many production needs. -
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PID Tuning for Near and True Integrating Processes
The most important loops on vessels and columns typically have a near or true integrating response. -
FeatureHow to Improve Motor Performance and Lower Downtime
Out of all the energy consumed by U.S. manufacturers annually, induction motors make up 50 percent of the load. -
FeatureSimple Strategies for Maximizing Biopharmaceutical Product Quality
Use of key PID features, tuning objectives and feedforward control can meet the stringent requirements for biopharmaceutical production. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What Ladder Logic Symbol is Used to Identify a Discrete Output?
Output terminal energize is defined as follows: Turns a bit on or off. Use OTE instruction in your ladder logic to turn a bit when rung condition is evaluated as true. -
FeatureWhat Is Frequency Domain and How Can It Be Applied to Industrial Pipeline Flow?
Knowing the frequency content of a time-domain depiction of a process variable helps expose the magnitude and frequencies of its frequency-domain component parts. -
FeatureAnnubar or Orifice Flowmeter: What Is the Best Application for an Oil Storage Tank?
The permanent pressure loss is less for an annubar than an orifice flowmeter. -
FeatureMaximizing Production Rate of Single Phase Liquid Reactors
Control schemes for maximizing production rate in liquid reactors -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What is the Average Human Response Rate to Signals?
ISA's CAP certification provides a non-biased, third-party, objective assessment and confirmation of an automation professional's skills -
FeatureISA Training and Education Programs for May-June
See what programs we are offering in the Spring and early Summer of 2016. -
FeatureManaging Infrequent Operational Procedures Is Critical to Safe Process Manufacturing
Managing infrequent operational procedures is critical to the safe and efficient operation of continuous process manufacturing. -
FeatureISA Training and Education: First Quarter 2017
The first half of 2017 saw ISA offer many different training and education programs. -
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Benefits of Using Sliding Stem Valves for Tighter Process Control
Use a sliding stem valve with diaphragm actuator and digital positioner whenever size and process conditions permit. -
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Webinar Recording: Straight Talk on DCS Migration
Four top DCS migration experts discuss topics and trends surrounding DCS migration, using examples of multiple platforms from across the field. -
FeatureOptimizing Multiphase Reactors with a Single Phase Product
Multiphase reactors offer an inherent ability to optimize excess reactant concentration by the proper use of a simple pressure or temperature control loop. -
FeatureAutomation Industry Career Advice: Seek Conversations with Knowledgeable People
Start a conversation with everyone responsible for the successful implementation, maintenance, and operation of your designs. -
FeatureWhat Is a Meaningful Sample for a Statistical Analysis?
An ISA Fellow recounts the evolution of process control work that he has experienced. -
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Why You Should Decrease PID Gain and Reset Time for Pipeline and Inline Control
Pipeline and inline control loops have no back mixing and hence no process time constant in the response of the outlet to changes in the inlet.