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FeatureThe Automation Professional as Change Agent
To create the greatest value for their employers, automation professionals need to be change agents. -
FeatureIs Smart Grid Avoiding Real Challenges?
There is too much hype about the smart grid without looking at the core problems from an engineering and business point of view. -
FeatureEffective Alarm Management Planning Using ANSI/ISA-18.2
Using the ANSI/ISA-18.2-2009 standard for alarm management early in the DCS selection and specification stage can eliminate a number of project problems. -
FeatureAn Efficient Decentralized Iterative Learning Tracker
An efficient decentralized iterative learning tracker is proposed to improve the dynamic performance of an unknown controllable. -
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FeatureTuning Strategies and the Fragility of Fractional-Order PID Controllers [Technical]
A properly designed control system must provide an effective trade-off between performance and robustness. One of the main reasons to investigate the fragility of fractional-orde PID controllers is to -
FeatureAutoQuiz: Can You Match Valve Symbol Designations?
Test your ability to match the name for valve symbol designations. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What Is the Best System for Analyzing Multiple Sources of Data in an Industrial Plant or Facility?
A well-designed, integrated building automation system seamlessly integrates lighting, elevators, boilers, chillers, fire protection, generators, access control, and HVAC control systems, which may al -
FeatureISA Education and Technical Training in June
June 2015 offered a number of educational and technical training offerings from ISA. -
FeatureProtecting Electrical Terminal Blocks From Tampering
The problem of unauthorized wiring changes at the terminal block is well-known. What are some solutions? -
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FeatureMaintenance Frequency of MCC, LV, and Generator Control Panels
There are several checks that can be done during preventive and predictive maintenance. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: How to Optimize HMI Screen Design
For HMI screen design, studies show people can remember only a select number of new things for about 20 seconds. -
FeaturePID Power System Stabilizer for Damping Low Frequency Oscillations
This paper explores a two-level control strategy by blending a local controller with a centralized controller in a power system. -
FeatureRobust Control of Speed and Temperature in a Power Plant Gas Turbine
An ISA technical paper discusses an H∞ robust controller been designed for a power plant gas turbine. -
FeatureISA Training and Education Programs for July and August
The late summer of 2016 offered many programs from ISA. -
FeatureWhat are the Challenges of the Industrial Internet of Things?
As IIoT technology develops, challenges on its adoption are beginning to dissipate. -
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FeatureAutoQuiz: How to Minimize Electrical Interference with AC Power and DC Signal Wiring in a Control Panel
Crossing the wires at 90 degrees will minimize the exposure of the wires to each other and therefore minimize the effects of interference. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What are the Closure Members in Globe and Butterfly Valves?
A butterfly valve has a circular body and a rotary-motion disk-closure member. The physical blocking mechanism in a globe valve is a plug. -
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How to Check out DCS I/O at the Panel Shop
An I/O checkout on a DCS system is rather difficult because there is no means to “force” the I/O as you can most PLCs
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