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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.

AutoQuiz: How Many Routing Ports are on Pneumatic Solenoid Valves?

AutoQuiz is edited by Joel Don, ISA's social media community manager.
Joel Don May 22, 2015 9:00:59 AM

AutoQuiz: In Liquid Flow, What is the Collapse or Implosion of Bubbles Called?

AutoQuiz is edited by Joel Don, ISA's social media community manager.
Joel Don May 15, 2015 9:00:36 AM

Use Signal Characterization in the DCS to Linearize the Installed Flow Characteristic of a Valve

The following tip is from the ISA book by Greg McMillan and Hunter Vegas titled 101 Tips for a Succe...
Greg McMillan Mar 21, 2014 10:42:25 AM

How to Use Valve Position Control to Optimize Process Efficiency and Capacity

The following tip is from the ISA book by Greg McMillan and Hunter Vegas titled 101 Tips for a Succe...
Greg McMillan Mar 7, 2014 10:42:02 AM

Can Variable-Speed Drives Increase Process Efficiency and Reduce Energy Use?

This post was authored by Mohammad Al-Khalifah, of Saudi Basic Industry Corporation, and Greg McMill...
Contributing Authors Feb 3, 2014 10:42:49 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

Are Users Reaping the Benefits of Partial Stroke Valve Testing?

Achieving Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 2 with non-redundant field devices is possible, but not alway...
Paul Gruhn Jun 17, 2013 10:42:45 AM

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