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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 Manage Pipeline Valve Positioner and PID Tuning
In general use the highest valve positioner gain that does not cause oscillation. For pipeline flow and pressure control, oscillations are not filtered. -
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Webinar Recording: How to Use Key PID Controller Features
Learn how to use key PID features that can greatly expand what you can achieve. Includes innovative application examples for feedforward and rate limiting. -
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Webinar Recording: How to Get the Most Out of Control Valves
The data that is really needed when selecting and sizing a control valve is rarely understood and specified. -
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Webinar Recording: Model-Predictive Controllers for Cost Optimization
How to develop a proper control system for separation of multiple batch components by vacuum stripping. -
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Webinar Recording: Beginner's Guide to Vacuum Control
Understanding fundamental principles & limitations of process equipment is key to developing a proper control system for separation of multiple batch components by vacuum stripping.






