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Joel Don
Joel Don is an independent content marketing, social media and public relations consultant. Prior to his work in marketing and PR, Joel served as an editor for regional newspapers and national magazines throughout the U.S. He earned a master's degree from the Medill School at Northwestern University with a focus on science, engineering and biomedical marketing communications, and a bachelor of science degree from UC San Diego.
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AutoQuiz: Changing the Point of Origin for Input Data and Output Signal Destination with a DCS
A DCS is that class of instrumentation that executes stated control functions and enables transmission of control, measurement and operating information.By: Joel Don28 October, 2016 | 1 minute -
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Learn, Advance and Succeed with ISA Training in November and December
Read this complete roundup of ISA education and training programs for November and December 2016.By: Joel Don17 October, 2016 | 5 minutes -
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AutoQuiz: What Type of Actuator Responds to a Pneumatic Signal?
An actuator is a hydraulic, electric, or pneumatic device that moves an object or device.By: Joel Don14 October, 2016 | 1 minute -
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AutoQuiz: 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 skillsBy: Joel Don07 October, 2016 | 1 minute -
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AutoQuiz: In What Position Does a Control Valve with a Direct Acting Actuator Fail?
A direct acting valve travels to the closed position when the signal increases. When there is a failure, there is no signal and power.By: Joel Don30 September, 2016 | 1 minute -
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Industrial Marketing Tips for 'Distracted' Engineers Gone Mobile
The increasing use of mobile devices means industrial marketers must focus on content optimized to be noticed, consumed and acted upon.By: Joel Don28 September, 2016 | 5 minutes -
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AutoQuiz: 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.By: Joel Don23 September, 2016 | 1 minute -
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AutoQuiz: What Is the Final Control Element in a Process Control System?
A final control element is a device that directly controls the value of the manipulated variable of a control loop.By: Joel Don16 September, 2016 | 1 minute -
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Technical Training from ISA for October and November
A look at the late-Fall offerings from ISA in 2016.By: Joel Don13 September, 2016 | 5 minutes -
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AutoQuiz: What Part of an Industrial Test Procedure Should Be Performed First?
Looking at a mechanical and electrical situation globally to spot obvious and safety threats first is always best.By: Joel Don09 September, 2016 | 1 minute
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