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FeatureStochastic Behavior Analysis of Complex Repairable Industrial Systems Utilizing Uncertain Data
An ISA technical paper presents a novel technique for analyzing the behavior of an industrial system stochastically by utilizing vague, imprecise, and uncertain data. -
FeatureWhy New Engineers Should Get Plant Experience Early
When searching for a job, seek out plants that have at least one seasoned engineer under whom you can work. -
FeatureSix Emerging Trends in the World of Industrial Robotics
Close collaboration between humans and robots, working as colleagues on assembly lines and in other applications, will be a large part of the future of industrial robotics. Robots will need to develop -
FeatureThe Evolution of Alarm Management
The 1990s saw worldwide conversion of older controls to computer-based distributed control systems (DCS), which offered pros and cons for alarm management. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What Are Acceptable Hazardous Location Protection Techniques for Industrial Areas?
Hazardous location protection techniques are defined by NEC 500.7 (NEC 2002 Code). -
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How Do You Determine a Measurement Is Good Enough for Control?
Often measurement errors are expressed as a percent of full scale and are therefore larger in terms of percent of operating setpoint. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: When Should Operating Instructions Be Developed for an Industrial Process?
Operating instructions may be included in a functional specification or operating description and may range from a few pages describing how to operate one part of a plant to a complete set of directio -
FeatureWebinar Recording: How to Calibrate Analytical Instruments
Learn how to document “one-sided” calibrations, such as pH/ORP and gas sensors/analyzers. The approach can apply to meters, DCS and PLC inputs. -
FeatureBecoming an Automation Professional: Network, Educate, Innovate
New automation professional describes how to achieve success in the industry. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What is Three-Phase Power?
Understanding Three-Phase Power is a quiz question from the ISA course, Electrical Controls for the Control Systems Technician (TI23). -
FeatureAlarm Management and DCS Versus PLC/SCADA Systems
There are very few if any chemical or refinery units that would not benefit from state-based alarming. -
FeatureHow to Implement Predictive Maintenance
The first step to implement predictive maintenance is to determine if PdM is the right strategy for an asset. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: How to Calibrate a High-Range Electronic Pressure Transmitter
A dead-weight tester apparatus uses known traceable weights to apply pressure to a fluid for checking the accuracy of readings from a pressure gauge or pressure transmitter. -
FeatureRaw Beginnings: The Evolution of Offshore Oil Industry Pipeline Safety
A lot of insight and work goes into oil industry leak detection projects, and a lot of amazing things come out. -
FeatureHow to Succeed with the Industrial Internet of Things
To achieve success with the IIoT, industrial businesses and manufacturers must create a long-term vision with an associated value proposition, -
FeatureMaximize Operator Situation Awareness During Commissioning Campaign
Alarm management techniques can be executed during the commissioning phase to suppress alarms of non-commissioned equipment from operator stations. -
FeatureThe Seven Key Aspects of Automation Projects for Project Managers
Automation projects are the final stage of a bigger project and have time limitations; team member qualification and project scope definition are critical. -
FeatureWebinar Recording: Advanced Calibration Techniques Based on Loop Testing
There are advanced calibration techniques based on loop testing. Perform individual instrument calibration to achieve maximum accuracy. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What Is the Best Location in an HMI for the Graphic Display of a Distillation Column?
A distillation column refers to one piece of equipment in the distillation process, which will contain several loops.
