1. A (an)________ error must be correct for when a pressure transmitter is located lower than the bottom of the vessel being measured. 2. A process where material is fed and removed from the process at the same time is called a __________ process. 3. The controlled variable may also be the _________ variable. 4. [...]
Recently I watched the movie Apollo 13 again, this time including my four children who had never seen the cinematic classic. I’ve personally seen it too many times to count; it’s one of my favorites—partly because it’s based on a true story that I never tire of reflecting on and remembering
This question came in from a student taking the online Certified Control Systems Technician® (CCST®) Level I Review Course (TS00E). We thought it would be valuable to share the exchange here. The answer was provided by the course instructor, Thomas Stokes. Question from Student: In the CCST study guide, domain 1 question number 55 gives [...]
On September 15th, the members of ISA Toronto and their families had the opportunity to gobehind the scenes at Canada’s Wonderland and see how their favourite attractions worked
1. The single most important document in the drawing package defining and organizing a project is the___________. 2. PLC programs use _______ logic to control the process. 3. A magnetic flow meter determines the flow of a process material by measuring the _____ of the fluid. 4. A _________ only controller will have an offset [...]
This session is in the Safety/Environmental Performance Track: Safety Systems: Solving Today’s Toughest Applications Presented By: Mr. Abhilash Nair, Invensys Operations Management Read Bio Mr. Obaid M Al-Swailmy, Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Company Read Bio Mr. Anil Kewalramani, Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Company Read Bio Mr. Tariq Khan, Invensys Operations Management Read Bio Abstract: Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Company (SK), an affiliate of Saudi [...]
This session is in the Security Track: Infrastructure Security and Threats Worldwide Presented by: Andrew Ginter, Director of Industrial Security, Waterfall Security Solutions The evidence of increasing inter-connectedness surrounds us: cell phones pull information from both public and private sources, IT teams struggle to integrate tablet computers into IT and security infrastructures, and wireless communications is [...]
The security of our infrastructure, facilities, and manufacturing plants is of high concern 24/7, and we all agree it is prudent to be informed and stay vigilant against external as well as internal threats. Step into the Security Technology Track and learn more about ISA99, the Industrial Automation and Controls Security Standard, where it is going, and how to implement this standard in real world applications. Learn how security technologies are implemented in new building management systems, and take an investigative look into control systems forensics. Security is everybody’s business, and everybody’s responsibility. I’m excited to bring you this track, rife with knowledgeable and renowned speakers to help you stay safe, and stay secure.
1. You have an standard pneumatic instrument loop with a span of 200 units, what is the steady state gain? 2. _______ control is often used when a specific blend of two different materials is required. 3. There are a total of ________time constant adjustments from the start point of a set point change and [...]
In case you missed it, the 2012 AIChE Spring Meeting & 8th Global Congress on Process Safety is being held this coming week (April 1-4, 2012) in Houston, TX. There is some great content being presented: Event Keynote: MICHAEL J. DOLAN Senior Vice President, ExxonMobil Corporation “Process Safety and Corporate Responsibility” Other Process Safety Content: Look [...]
