Interactive Control

In this episode I discuss Generator Control and Protection – what’s the difference, how a generator works at a high level, the different methods of protecting equipment and personnel, and what operators need to be watching out for with my guest, Chris Eckert.

In this episode I discuss surge phenomena on centrifugal compressors with my guest, Sangram Ghanto. Sangram explains what surge phenomena is, its potential impacts, how it happens, how to protect against it, and what to look for when choosing your compressor control system. 

In this episode I discuss overspeed protection – what it is, why you should care, and what you can do about it – with my guest, Steve Foss. Topics include examples of problems related to overspeed and their impacts, recommendations for implementing overspeed protection, and other important factors. 

This is the final episode of a 4-part series on nuclear energy with my guest Paul Rix. In this episode we discuss Fusion – its history, challenges, and current status. We even get to hear what it sounds like. We end with a summary of the key points from the overall series. You won’t want to miss this exciting conclusion!

This is the third episode of a 4-part series on nuclear energy with my guest Paul Rix. In this episode we continued with our discussion on fission technologies of the future including fast neutron reactors, high temperature gas, TRISO fuel, and Thorium. The intent of this series is to give listeners a sufficient understanding of the political, economic, technical, and scientific aspects around nuclear energy to form educated opinions on how it fits into green energy and the energy transition.

The second episode of a 4-part series on nuclear energy with my guest Paul Rix. In this episode we continued to discuss some of the challenges facing nuclear – namely the major accidents that have occurred, potential for misuse, and public perception. Then we moved into some of the ongoing and future advancements expected in Fission technology, including small modular reactors or SMRs. The intent of this series is to give listeners a sufficient understanding of the political, economic, technical, and scientific aspects around nuclear energy to form educated opinions on how it fits into green energy and the energy transition.

The first of a 4-part series on nuclear energy with my guest Paul Rix. In this episode we cover the nitty gritty of atomic structure and stability, the history of nuclear power, how fission technology works and we start on some of its challenges. The intent of this series is to give listeners a sufficient understanding of the political, economic, technical, and scientific aspects around nuclear energy to form educated opinions on how it fits into green energy and the energy transition.

Have you ever wondered if you should be using a Distributed Control System (DCS) or a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) for your application? Well, look no further because my guest for this episode, Nate Martin, will answer this question and more! Topics include differences between DCS and PLCs, as well as pros and cons of each with applications and examples. 

In part 1 of this series, we discussed emerging threats and attack vectors facing the industrial automation space. In part 2 we covered Operational Technology (or OT) and how to move from a reactive approach to cybersecurity to a proactive approach. In Part 3 we’ll cover specific tools that can be used to address challenges and implement a cybersecurity plan with my guest, Mohammed Al Afoo. Techniques discussed include non-repudiation, anomaly detection, perimeter protection, allow-listing, and more. 

In this episode we talk about a very exciting topic – drones and robots – with my guest Tim Shea from ARC. Topics covered include roles and applications  in Industrial Process, market and competitive landscape, and special considerations such as regulations, piloting, battery life, and more.