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This long-running series of discussions, curated by 2010 ISA Life Achievement Award recipient Greg McMillan, gathers responses from ISA subject-matter experts on technical topics important to industrial automation professionals, academics and students.

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How to Use Control Loops to Eliminate Manual Actions and Sequences in Process Control
Use a PID control to eliminate manual actions and scheduled actions whenever a reasonable PV measurement is available.By: Gregory K. McMillan11 August, 2012 | 4 minutes -
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The Importance of I/O Cards When Performing a DCS Retrofit
The electrical analysis of the systems should not be assigned to a junior engineer.By: Gregory K. McMillan03 August, 2012 | 5 minutes -
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The Importance of Minimizing Dead Time in Process Automation
Minimize the largest sources of dead time in process control applications and consider the use of an enhanced PID developed for wireless and feedforward control for large dead times.By: Gregory K. McMillan27 July, 2012 | 5 minutes -
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Automation Industry Career Advice: Seek Conversations with Knowledgeable People
Start a conversation with everyone responsible for the successful implementation, maintenance, and operation of your designs.By: Gregory K. McMillan14 July, 2012 | 5 minutes
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