process control

Centralised vs. Decentralised Control Systems

Centralised control is usually carried out via computer software, having as inputs all the available sensors and producing signals for…

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Actuators as Automation Components

An actuator is normally controlled by the controller. The actuator, in turn, changes the output of an automated process. The…

1 year ago

Hierarchical Control Strategies for a Process Plant

In a process plant, we typically have a number of control goals that require different algorithms and types of information…

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Manipulating Devices & Actuators in Process Instrumentation

The function of the manipulating device is to influence the process variable. Its main purpose is to regulate a mass…

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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),…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

Furnace Control System for a Rapidly Changing Demand

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

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

How to Perform Mass flow Measurements with DP sensors

Let’s assume we are measuring flow by differential-creating primary device for example an orifice plate and a DP cell as…

2 years ago

Instrumentation and Controls for a Steam Desuperheater

A steam generator is an item of plant equipment that is found in almost every manufacturing site, and its output…

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