control systems

Basic Features of Numerical Control

Numerical control is a form of digital control that is employed on machine tools such as milling machines and lathes…

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Process Control System Design for a Distillation Unit

The aim of a typical control system is to force a given set of process variables to act in some…

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Three-Position Control System: Operation & Typical Application

A three-position control is akin to two-point control, except that in this case, the controller has three states, such as…

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How Cascade Control System Enhances Dynamic Response to Load Changes

The major limitation of a conventional feedback control system is that the correction for disturbances does not start until the…

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The General Principle of using a Servo Motor for Position Control

Servo motors are typically employed in closed-loop position control; for example let us consider the following application, where the angular…

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Analog vs. Digital Controllers

Analog signals pass continuously through a full range of values for example a measuring device converts the process variable (PV),…

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Steam-heated Reboiler Control System

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

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Industrial Process Temperature Control System

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

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Basic Steps to Consider in Designing a Control System

Typically a control system should be designed to work together with an already existing process. The control design problem can…

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Fuzzy Controller and its Industrial Applications

Fuzzy logic is a human model, potentially applicable to a wide range of processes and tasks that require human instinct…

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