control systems

Basic Features of Distributed Control Systems (DCS)

In distributed control system, each process has its own separate controller located at the site. These local controllers are interconnected…

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Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) Control Systems

Proportional-Integral-Derivative For processes that are able to operate with continuous cycling, the relatively inexpensive two position controller is sufficient. For…

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Proportional plus Derivative (PD) Control System

Proportional plus derivative (rate) control is a control mode in which a derivative section is added to the proportional controller.…

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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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