The Varactor Diode

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The varactor also termed to as varicap, is a diode that behaves like a variable capacitor, with the PN junction…

What is a Microsyn Transducer?

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This is a variable-reluctance transducer used to detect small motions, giving output signals as low as 0.01° of changes in…

Steam-heated Reboiler Control System

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When steam-heated reboilers are used in distillation columns and the heating medium is steam, a flow control loop for the…

Basic Features of Sercos Automation Bus

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Sercos is a short form for serial real-time communication system; a digital automation bus that interconnects motion controls, drives, I/O,…

Installation Considerations of an Orifice Plate Flow Sensor

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If a constriction is placed in a pipe as shown in figure 1 below, the flow must be higher through…

Direct-on-line (DOL) Starter

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Let’s consider an illustration of a typical three-phase direct-on-line (DOL) starter below: Figure 1 Three-phase direct-on-line starter When the start…

How cycloconverter is used as a direct frequency converter

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The cycloconverter provides direct ac to ac transformation with control over both the output voltage magnitude and output frequency. It…

Furnace Control System for a Rapidly Changing Demand

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Let’s consider the figure below: Figure 1.0 Typical single-fuel cross-limited combustion control system In the system above, the output of…

Basic Features of a Hartley Oscillator

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The primary LC oscillator circuit does not have the option of controlling the amplitude of the oscillations. A weak electromagnetic…

Industrial Process Temperature Control System

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Let’s consider the industrial process control system shown below: Figure 1.1 Industrial Process Temperature Control System The requirement is to…