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Welcome to the official blog of the International Society of Automation (ISA).

This blog covers numerous topics on industrial automation such as operations & management, continuous & batch processing, connectivity, manufacturing & machine control, and Industry 4.0.

The material and information contained on this website is for general information purposes only. ISA blog posts may be authored by ISA staff and guest authors from the automation community. Views and opinions expressed by a guest author are solely their own, and do not necessarily represent those of ISA. Posts made by guest authors have been subject to peer review.

Do "Smart" Instruments Need to be Calibrated?

This post was authored by Roy Tomalino, professional services engineer at Beamex.
Contributing Authors Jan 13, 2014 10:42:44 AM

Butterfly and Ball Valves with Positioners Are Not Control Valves

The following tip is from the ISA book by Greg McMillan and Hunter Vegas titled 101 Tips for a Succe...
Greg McMillan Nov 22, 2013 10:00:43 AM

How to Select the Best Type and Size of Actuator for Tight Control

The following tip is from the ISA book by Greg McMillan and Hunter Vegas titled 101 Tips for a Succe...
Greg McMillan Nov 1, 2013 10:00:08 AM

Benefits of Using Sliding Stem Valves for Tighter Process Control

The following tip is from the ISA book by Greg McMillan and Hunter Vegas titled 101 Tips for a Succe...
Greg McMillan Oct 18, 2013 10:00:19 AM

The Importance of Using Tuned Positioners on All Control Valves

The following tip is from the ISA book by Greg McMillan and Hunter Vegas titled 101 Tips for a Succe...
Greg McMillan Aug 23, 2013 10:00:04 AM

How Optimal Measurement Location Maximizes Sensor Sensitivity and Signal-To-Noise Ratio

The following tip is from the ISA book by Greg McMillan and Hunter Vegas titled 101 Tips for a Succe...
Greg McMillan Apr 19, 2013 10:00:15 AM

How to Use a Coriolis Meter for Mass Flow and Concentration Control

The following tip is from the ISA book by Greg McMillan and Hunter Vegas titled 101 Tips for a Succe...
Greg McMillan Jan 25, 2013 10:00:01 AM

Benefits and Shortcomings of Vortex Flowmeters

The following tip is from the ISA book by Greg McMillan and Hunter Vegas titled 101 Tips for a Succe...
Greg McMillan Jan 18, 2013 10:00:28 AM

What are the Strengths and Weaknesses of Differential Pressure Flow Devices?

The following tip is from the ISA book by Greg McMillan and Hunter Vegas titled 101 Tips for a Succe...
Greg McMillan Jan 4, 2013 10:00:52 AM

How to Use High Rangeability Flowmeters and Valves to Increase Plant Turndown

The following tip is from the ISA book by Greg McMillan and Hunter Vegas titled 101 Tips for a Succe...
Greg McMillan Dec 14, 2012 10:00:53 AM

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