control systems

Why you should replace your old DCS systems with modern ones

To keep up with evolving technology manufacturers need to upgrade their legacy Distributed Control Systems (DCS). This might be a…

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Proportional Plus Integral (PI) Control System

This type of control is combination of two control modes, proportional and integral (reset). The Combining of the two modes…

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Basic Features of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers What is a Programmable Logic Controller? A PLC is a user friendly; microprocessor-based specialized equipment…

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Integral (Reset) Control Systems

Integral (Reset) control Reset/Integral control describes a controller in which the output rate of change is dependent on the magnitude…

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Proportional Control Systems

The control mode In the proportional control mode, the final control element is throttled to various positions that are dependent…

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Process Time Lags and Stability of Automatic Control Systems

Processes have the characteristics of delaying and retarding changes in the values of the process variables. Process time lags generally…

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What is the Controller?

A controller is a device that generates an output signal based on the input signal it receives. The input signal…

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The Operation of a Temperature Control System for lubricating oil

A lubrication oil temperature control system Lubrication oil temperature control system block diagram Lubricating oil reduces friction between moving parts…

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Feedback Control System

The basic elements of a feedback control system are represented by the block diagram below. The functional relationships between these…

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