Interactive Control

In this episode I discuss the importance of end user participation in controls upgrades with my guest Carly Blaes. We cover different points throughout the upgrade including - Kick Off Meeting, Drawing Review, Screen Review, FAT, Training, Outage Planning, and Installation - and how end users can participate in each step. We also discuss some of the challenges and solutions that have occurred due...

In this episode I discuss current emerging threats and attack vectors facing the industrial automation space with my guest, Ed Turkaly. Topics include defining what threat landscape is, insider threats, social engineering, data leakage, ransomware, nation state attacks, and more. 

In this episode I discuss different types, schemes, safety considerations, troubleshooting techniques, and more around electrical grounding of your industrial control system with my guest Mariah Hake.

In this episode I discuss the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), with my guest Dr. Rajeeva Kumar. In part 2 of this two-part series, we continue our discussion on 4IR with more on edge computing, recommendations on how to get started with 4IR, and several other factors to consider including cybersecurity. Don’t forget to check out Part 1 if you missed it!

In this episode I discuss the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), with my guest Dr. Rajeeva Kumar. In part 1 of this two-part series, we cover what 4IR is, how it compares to the previous industrial revolutions, and why it matters to users of Industrial Control Systems. We discuss the different elements of 4IR such as low cost sensors, computing power, cloud computing, connectivity and network pro...

In this episode I discuss open process automation and how it is transforming industrial control, with my guest Brandon Williams, co-founder of CPLANE.ai and a member of the Open Process Automation™ Forum (OPAF).

In this episode I discuss how data analytics and other recent technology trends are impacting industrial control applications, with my guest Craig Resnick, Vice President of the ARC Advisory Group.

In this episode I discuss instrumentation concerns and recommendations, with my guest Djair Zanini. We cover common issues that Djair sees in his role as a Senior Mechanical Engineer responsible for mechanical solutions and instrumentation retrofits at Nexus Controls.

In this episode I discuss preventative maintenance and outage planning techniques that can reduce unplanned downtime and add up to big savings for your operation in the long run, with my guest Deepak Kashyap. We cover common issues that Deepak sees in his role as a Technical Support Manager and ways that these can be prevented.

In this episode I discuss how to troubleshoot unit startup issues with my guest, Juan Roman. Juan is an Industrial Control instructor and unit startup issues are one of the most frequent topics that he is asked about in his classes. He shares his thoughts on how to analyze the common potential causes.

This is Part 3 of a discussion on Gas Turbine Operation with my guest, Robert Hawkins. In Part 1 we covered concepts related to the basic operation of Gas Turbines, which are important to understand for effective troubleshooting when issues arise. In Part 2 we covered issues that can occur with startup, shutdown, and combustion. In Part 3 we cover considerations related to support systems, compres...

This is Part 2 of a discussion on Gas Turbine Operation with my guest, Robert Hawkins. In Part 1 we covered concepts related to the basic operation of Gas Turbines, which are important to understand for effective troubleshooting when issues arise. In Part 2 we cover issues that can occur with startup, shutdown, and combustion. In Part 3 we will cover considerations related to support systems, comp...

This episode is Part 1 of a discussion on Gas Turbine Operation with my guest, Robert Hawkins. In Part 1 we cover concepts related to the basic operation of Gas Turbines, which are important to understand for effective troubleshooting when issues arise. In Parts 2 and 3 we will cover common Operational Issues and how to troubleshoot these in more detail.

Welcome to the trailer for Interactive Control , the place to get all your burning Industrial Control questions answered. If you work with controls as an Operator, Engineer, Maintenance Person, or even a Plant Manager, this podcast is for you. Our focus is on answering real questions and solving real problems with real controls experts. Each episode will feature one or more Industrial Control expe...