I think the real question is…who wouldn’t want to go behind the scenes at Disneyworld? I know I would in a heart beat. Good news is attendees who register for the full conference at AutomationWeek 2012 will be doing just that – getting an exclusive technical tour of Disney World behind the scenes. Here’s a [...]
Measuring level interfaces
Measuring the interface between two liquids in a tank presents unique challenges Finding the interface ...
Alarm system optimization for increasing operations productivity
Abstract: While it is widely recognized that total quality is a cost problem for production systems, it is less well recognized that alarm system efficiency is also an important cost problem. Practically, a well-designed alarm system is an essential tool in to maintain effective plant operations. Poorly designed alarm systems cause unnecessary disturbances, a waste [...]
TUNE YOUR LOOP: Mathematics for Instrumentation Technicians
1. When the AC voltage is at 45 degrees of it travel what is the voltage at that instant.(sine value@45 degrees =.707) The maximum voltage of the circuit is 169VAC. (Formula is maximum voltage (E max) times sine of 45 degrees = point voltage.) 2. On three phase power each phase is separated from the [...]
What are the types of Dynamic Simulators and the pro and cons?
In the ISA Automation Week Mentor Program, I am providing guidance for extremely talented individuals from Argentina, Brazil, Malaysia, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and the USA. We will be sharing a question and the answers each week. If you would like to provide additional answers, please send them to Susan Colwell at ISA. The twenty-first question [...]
Choosing a Calibration Provider
In late March, the ISA Oakridge Section in Knoxville, TN hosted a meeting around the topic of metrology and how to choose a Calibration provider. They invited speaker Mike Duncan to share his expertise on the topic. We were lucky to get the link to his presentation and wanted to share it with you. Summary [...]
How do I check out DCS I/O at the panel shop?
In the ISA Automation Week Mentor Program, I am providing guidance for extremely talented individuals from Argentina, Brazil, Malaysia, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and the USA. We will be sharing a question and the answers each week. If you would like to provide additional answers, please send them to Susan Colwell at ISA. The twentieth question [...]
TUNE YOUR LOOP: Fundamentals of Industrial Process, Measurement, and Control
1. Which of the following types of valves has the highest gain when the valve is nearly closed? 2. A controller in which an increase in output to the manipulated variable results in a decrease in the controlled variable is called? 3. Which of the following control modes causes the controller output to increase or [...]
Cast Your Vote for ISA Volunteer Leader of the Year
There are many wonderful things about being awarded an ISA Celebrating Excellence Member’s Choice Award—peer recognition, an amazing trophy, bragging rights, and an incredible evening at a black-tie Gala just to name a few. But the most unique aspect of the Member’s Choice Awards is how the honoree is selected. Unlike other ISA Honors and [...]
TUNE YOUR LOOP: OPC: The Windows to the World are Open
1. The OPC Charter: 2. The OPC Security Reference Model includes: 3. The current OPC standards include all except: 4. All these are features of an OPC server except: 5. The OPC Foundation: What are your answers before you read ahead? 1. d 2. d 3. b 4. c 5. d From the [...]
Is a VFD or Valve Faster?
In the ISA Automation Week Mentor Program, I am providing guidance for extremely talented individuals from Argentina, Brazil, Malaysia, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and the USA. We will be sharing a question and the answers each week. If you would like to provide additional answers, please send them to Susan Colwell at ISA. The nineteenth question [...]
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