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Book Excerpt + Author Q&A: Automation Network Selection
The third edition of Automation Network Selection can help you make better decisions about the selection of equipment and communications networks. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What Does a Solid Line with 3 Marks Represent on a P&ID?
The symbolism and identification methods provided in this standard are applicable to all classes of process measurement and control instrumentation. -
FeatureHow Industrial Engineers Use Social Media
Engineers typically use social media as an information resource, but they complain that most platforms are inefficient. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What Is the Value of Data Sheets for Instrumentation?
AutoQuiz: Data Sheets and Instrumentation -
FeatureISA Technical Education and Training for September and October
What tech education opportunities are provided by ISA in the Fall of 2016. -
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AutoQuiz: How to Measure the Level of a Liquid with a Dielectric Constant
Radar can detect the smallest change in surface level. It does not depend upon the temperature or composition of the fluid as long as the beam is narrow and the dielectric constant. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What Is a Mandatory Standard in Industrial Automation?
How is a mandatory standard defined for industrial automation and related industries? -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What is the Best HMI Graphic Display Level for a Distillation Column?
AutoQuiz: A distillation column refers to a piece of equipment in the distillation process that contains several loops. -
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Book Excerpt + Author Q&A: Industrial Automation and Control System Security Principles
The second edition of Industrial Automation & Control System Security Principles offers the latest approaches to industrial automation security. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What is the Definition of a Design Standard?
Standards define quality and methods of fabrication or installation of materials and equipment -
FeatureWhat’s It Like to Work Today as an Industrial Engineer?
Engineering and industrial automation jobs offer stable employment plus opportunities to develop innovative solutions to technical and business challenges. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What Does the P&ID Acronym Stand For?
AutoQuiz: What Does the P&ID Acronym Stand For? -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What are the Continuous Sequence of Steps Performed by a PLC?
AutoQuiz: Continuous Sequence of Steps Performed by a PLC -
FeatureEducation and Training Opportunities for August and September
New opportunities from ISA in the late Summer and early Fall of 2016. -
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Book Excerpt + Author Q&A: Control Systems Engineering Exam Reference Manual
This comprehensive book helps you prepare for exams for the ISA Certified Control Systems Technician credential or license as a Professional Engineer (PE). -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What is the Definition of a PID Control Loop?
AutoQuiz: PID Control Loop Definition -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What Information Can Be Extracted from an Electronic Database?
AutoQuiz: Information Extracted from an Electronic Database -
FeatureHow to Overcome Challenges of the Industrial Content Marketing Production Line
Tips for producing blog posts, newsletters and other marketing content for your industrial business when you are short on time and resources. -
FeatureOpto-Isolator Based Linearization Solution for a Thyristor-Driven Pump
In this paper, an opto-isolator based linearization technique of a typical thyristor driven pump has been proposed. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: How Do You Minimize Electrical Interference in a Control Panel?
AutoQuiz: How to minimize electrical interference when AC power and DC signal wiring meet in a control panel. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What is the Impact of a Loss of Power in a Flow Control Mechanism?
AutoQuiz: Loss of Power in a Flow Control Mechanism -
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Book Excerpt + Author Q&A: Applying FOUNDATION Fieldbus
Applying FOUNDATION Fieldbus is authored by professionals who have extensive experience in implementing the largest adaptation of the technology. -
FeatureISA Training and Education Programs for July and August
The late summer of 2016 offered many programs from ISA. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: How to Calculate Rated Torque with Variable Frequency Drives
The volts per hertz ratio (V/Hz) controls the torque of a motor. As long as this ratio is in proportion with the nameplate rating, the motor will develop rated torque. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: How Do You Change from Single Loop Control of a Process Variable?
AutoQuiz: Change DCS from single loop control of a process variable to cascade, ratio, feedforward, adaptive, or multi-variable control -
FeatureAre Parents Out of Touch with Careers in Manufacturing?
Parents do not have accurate information or positive perceptions on the opportunities for a career in manufacturing. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: Which Control Valve Body Style Is Most Likely to Develop Blockage in a Paper-Pulp Slurry Service?
AutoQuiz: Blocked control valves used in a paper-pulp slurry service. -
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Book Excerpt + Author Q&A: Industrial Data Communications
The book Industrial Data Communications is designed to help you understand legacy and more advanced systems deployed in industrial automation environments. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What are the Basic Components of a Programmable Logic Controller or PLC?
AutoQuiz: What are the basic components of a programmable logic controller? -
FeatureISA Training and Education Programs for June and July
See what offerings ISA provided in the summer of 2016. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What are Protection Techniques for Equipment?
AutoQuiz: Protection techniques for equipment in a Class I, Division 1 area -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What are the Characteristics of Programmable Logic Controllers?
AutoQuiz:Characterisitcs of Programmable Logic Controllers -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What is the Relationship between Velocity and Reynolds Number Constraints for a Doppler Flowmeter?
AutoQuiz: To meet velocity and Reynolds Number constraints for a particular Doppler flowmeter sizing application, what factors should be considered? -
FeatureIs Your Industrial Content Marketing Program Effective?
Content marketing does not replace sales; it complements every business function that contributes to "the sale." -
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AutoQuiz: What is the Standard for Embedded Software for SIL 3 Certified Safety System?
According to IEC 61511-1, embedded software should follow software guidelines in IEC 61508-3. IEC 61511 and ANSI/ISA84 are system standards and not product standards. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What are the Electrical Standards for Industrial Machinery Emergencies?
AutoQuiz:Electrical standards for safe operation of industrial machinery during emergencies. -
FeatureISA Training and Education Programs for May-June
See what programs we are offering in the Spring and early Summer of 2016. -
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AutoQuiz: How Do You Measure Tank Levels with Differential Pressure Transmitters?
The definition of span is the algebraic difference between the upper and lower range values. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What is the Nature of Chemical Reactions and Heat?
AutoQuiz:Heat required and produced by chemical reactions. -
FeatureContent Curation Drives Business to Your Industrial Company
Some of your most important traffic growth and business leads can come from an active program of content curation. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What is the Recommended Limit for the Length of an Ethernet Cable Segment?
AutoQuiz: What is the recommended limit for the length of an Ethernet cable segment? -
FeatureAutoQuiz: How Do You Interpret Error Readings in Pressure Instrument Calibration?
AutoQuiz: error readings in pressure instrument calibration -
FeatureISA Training and Education Programs in April
ISA's training and education opportunities in April 2016. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: How Do You Model Linear Relationships for a Large Number of Correlated Inputs?
AutoQuiz: What is the MOST appropriate technique for modeling linear relationships for a large number of correlated inputs where the equations are unknown? -
FeatureAutoQuiz: How Do You Minimize the Effect of Feed Upsets to the Top of a Distillation Column?
AutoQuiz: How to Minimize the Effect of Feed Upsets to the Top of a Distillation Column -
FeatureThe Not-So-Secret Strategy for Maximizing SEO at Your Industrial Website
To drive traffic to your website, it needs to be popular. Learn SEO basics in plain language & achieve better organic search results for your landing pages. -
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AutoQuiz: How Do You Measure Water Level in a Tank?
Level sensors detect the level of liquids and other fluids and fluidized solids, including slurries, granular materials, and powders that exhibit an upper free surface. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: How Do You Calculate the Resistance of Copper Wire?
AutoQuiz: Calculating the Resistance of Copper Wire -
FeatureAdvance Your Career in March with Training from ISA
Automation and control systems programs from ISA are developed and taught by industry experts with real-world experience. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What is the Standard Range for Pneumatically Transmitted Signals?
AutoQuiz: Standard Range for Pneumatically Transmitted Signals -
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AutoQuiz: How Do You Calculate Highest Pressure Differences?
It doesn't matter the size of a container, its configuration, or from what a container is constructed. Pressure is the same. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: How Do You Calculate Capacitance?
Capacitance is defined as the ability of a dielectric to store electrical charge. -
FeatureIs Social Media & Content Marketing 'Business as Usual' for Industrial Automation?
For many industrial marketers, social media and content marketing are becoming “business as usual.” -
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FeatureAutoQuiz: What Type of Circuit Break Protection Should Be Used for Motor Control?
Symbols in the post image are used to represent thermal and magnetic overload protection for electric motors. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What Ladder Logic Symbol Represents a Logically False Condition for a Discrete PLC Input?
The PLC symbol represents a logically false condition for a discrete input. When power is present at the addressed terminal the instruction becomes logically false. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: How Do Differential Pressure Transmitters Measure Level?
One can measure (infer) a liquid level by measuring a differential pressure (d/p) caused by the weight of the fluid column in a vessel balanced against a reference. -
Feature10 Tools for Quick Industrial Marketing Content Creation
A concise collection of apps, tools and resources for creating content on the quick. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What Is the Appropriate P&ID Symbology for an Electric Signal?
What is the Appropriate P&ID Symbology for an Electric Signal? -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What Is the Difference Between a Digital Transmitter and an Analog Transmitter?
What is the Difference Between a Digital Transmitter and an Analog Transmitter? -
FeatureAutoQuiz: How Do Thermal Level Elements Infer Level Measuring?
The Instrument Engineers Handbook (IEH) explains thermal level measurement. The simplest of these designs is where the sensor detects low level. -
FeatureJanuary Education and Training Course Offerings from ISA
Comprehensive and practical instruction from our education opportunities gives you the knowledge that you can share with your team. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What Reading Do You Get From a Disconnected Pressure Gauge?
Atmospheric pressure (Patmospheric), absolute pressure (Pabsolute), and gauge pressure (Pgauge) have the following mathematical relationship.Pabsolute = Pgauge + Patmospheric -
FeatureIs It Safe to Duplicate Content on Other Websites?
What are the risks of republishing content and what can you do to protect your site from concerns about a duplicate content search engine penalty? -
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AutoQuiz: Physical Measurements Arise From Which Fundamental Quantities?
The scientific and engineering community widely accepts the Systeme Internationale d'Unites (SI). Its base units are length, mass, moles, time, temperature, electric current, and light intensity. -
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). -
FeatureISA Education and Training Courses for December
A look at some of the many educational opportunities from ISA in December 2015. -
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AutoQuiz: How Is Resistance Measured?
Circuits should be de-energized. Place the mode switch in “OHMS”, short the meter leads together, then press the “REL” button -
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AutoQuiz: What is the "OR" Gate Equivalency in an Electronic Circuit?
"OR" gate, in relation to an electronic circuit, allows any of the conditions in parallel to provide electrical or logical continuity. -
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AutoQuiz: How Do You Calculate Absolute PSI?
Absolute pressure is zeroed against a perfect vacuum. Gauge pressure is zeroed against the local atmospheric pressure. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What Ladder Logic Symbol Represents a Logically True Condition for a Discrete PLC Input?
When power is present at the addressed terminal the instruction becomes logically true. When power is not present at the address terminal the instruction becomes logically false. -
FeatureDid 'Back to the Future' Predict Today's Advances in Automation and Manufacturing?
Industrial automation & manufacturing has always been technology-driven. Many of the innovations developed by engineers have transferred to the plant floor. -
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. -
NewsBook Excerpt + Author Q&A: The Tao of Measurement
The Tao of Measurement challenges many long-held assumptions on the measurement of time, length and area. -
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AutoQuiz: What is the "AND" Gate Equivalency in an Electronic Circuit?
The "AND" gate, as it relates to the series electrical or electronic circuit, requires all conditions to provide electrical or logical continuity in order to control its intended output condition. -
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AutoQuiz: What Standard Applies to Programming a PLC?
The IEC 61131-3 standard establishes guidelines for the use of ladder, function block, instruction list, structured text and sequential function chart programming for the PLC industry. -
FeatureWhy Your Industrial Employees are the Secret to Your Social Media Success
Using employee advocacy as an extension of your social media program represents a vast and mostly untapped marketing resource for any brand. -
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AutoQuiz: What is Topology in an Industrial Setting?
Network topology is the arrangement of the various elements (links, nodes, etc.) of a computer network. It is the topological structure of a network and may be depicted physically or logically. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What is the HART Protocol?
HART Protocol permits two-way communications, so instrument parameters for smart devices can be interrogated and adjusted from anywhere on the 4-20 mA loop. -
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AutoQuiz: What Component Within a Control Loop Can Be Manipulated?
View the the basic process of a control loop, highlighting the components and measurements within the loop -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What is the Purpose of a Documenting Process Calibrator?
A documenting process calibrator can be used for configuring and calibrating field devices, measuring field inputs and automating calibration procedures. -
FeatureThe Secret to a Successful Automation Industry LinkedIn Group
Most LinkedIn groups struggle to grow because they fail to generate member engagement. Here's how to make your group a great success. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What is the Proper Configuration of an Instrument Current Loop?
In practice, engineers rarely wire devices in a series as any failure could fail loop and/or loop resistance would be too high. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What is the Difference Between Volumetric and Mass Flow?
Learn the difference between volumetric flow and mass flow. -
FeatureSeptember ISA Training and Education Programs
Check out our next month's opportunities with ISA. -
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AutoQuiz: How Do You Compute Electronic Pressure Transmitter Output?
Method is offered for converting milliamps to English units -
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Book Excerpt + Author Q&A: Performance-based Fire and Gas Systems Engineering Handbook
The Performance-based Fire and Gas Systems Engineering Handbook offers an understanding and tools needed to implement a performance-based FGS design. -
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AutoQuiz: What Are the Detectors Used in Level Measurement?
Hydrostatic head, weight, radioactive properties, density, and sonic detectors are all used in what methods of level measurement? -
FeatureWhy Your Industrial Business Needs Social Marketing Automation
The single biggest obstacle to social media marketing success is time. Social marketing automation tools can help you achieve high levels of efficiency. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What is the Difference Between Indication of an Instrument and Actual Value of Measured Variable?
The difference between the indication of the instrument and the actual value of the measured variable -
FeatureAugust Tech Training and Education from ISA
Technical training opportunities from ISA in August 2015. -
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AutoQuiz: What Control is Used When a Specific Blend of Two Different Materials is Required?
What Control is Used When a Specific Blend of Two Different Materials is Required? -
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AutoQuiz: What is a Level Measurement Method Based On Constant Source of Pressurized Air or Gas?
Level Measurement Method Using Constant Source of Pressurized Air or Gas -
FeatureDoes Your Industrial Automation Business Have Social Proof?
What is social proof and how do you get it? More than likely, you already have it -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What Part of a Globe Valve Has the Same Purpose as the Disk in a Butterfly Valve?
What part of a globe valve has the same purpose as the disk in a butterfly valve? -
FeatureTechnical Training and Education Programs from ISA in July
What programs are available from ISA in July 2015? -
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AutoQuiz: Condition When Percentage of Flow Through a Valve Equals the Percentage of Plug Movement
What does it mean when the percentage of flow through a valve equals the percentage of plug movement? -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What is the Process of Grinding the Plug and Seat of a Valve Called?
What is the process of grinding the plug and seat of a valve called? -
FeatureIs Industrial Automation and Manufacturing Behind the Digital Marketing Curve?
Industrial automation & manufacturing has been slow to adopt modern digital marketing practices, they have not embraced social media & mobile computing.