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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.

The Wisdom of Correct Pressure Measurements

Introduction Pumps, compressors, and distillation columns are commonly used in the process industry....
Abhishek Sharma Jan 13, 2023 5:30:00 AM

Interaction and Decouple Control

Nowadays, all process industry equipment is furnished with controllers that allow the equipment to o...
Abhishek Sharma May 20, 2022 5:30:00 AM

How to Reduce Control Valve Noise

This post was authored by Hans D. Baumann, Ph.D., PE, author of Fluid Mechanics of Control Valves: H...
Hans D. Baumann Feb 17, 2020 7:42:53 AM

How to Prevent Impulse Line Blockages Due to Temperature Variability

In the glass manufacturing industry, raw materials are heated to high temperatures until they turn i...
Asad Shaikh Jan 13, 2020 5:42:22 AM

How to Avoid Using Multivariable Flow Transmitters

The following technical discussion is part of an occasional series showcasing the ISA Mentor Program...
Greg McMillan Nov 18, 2019 9:00:56 AM

AutoQuiz: Which Valve Actuation Method Is Best for a Very Large Force and a Small Actuator?

AutoQuiz is edited by Joel Don, ISA's social media community manager.
Joel Don Nov 15, 2019 9:00:26 AM

How to Achieve Pilot-Scale Process Control Flexibility and Agility

Pilot-scale process control has posed some of the biggest automation challenges I have faced working...
Chris Marinucci Oct 21, 2019 9:00:29 AM

AutoQuiz: How to Install Thermocouple Extension Wires

AutoQuiz is edited by Joel Don, ISA's social media community manager.
Joel Don Oct 4, 2019 9:00:51 AM

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