process control

Feedforward Control

Feedforward control is based on principle of pre-emptive load counter-action i.e. if all major loads (i.e. disturbances) on a process…

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Benefits of Cascade Control

We know very well that closed loop control provides increased performance over open loop control. So it would be rational…

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The Basics of Ladder Diagrams for Programming PLCs

The ladder diagrams are universally used as a symbolic and schematic way to represent the interconnection between the elements in…

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What is Sequential Control System?

This is a control system that manages a process defined by a series of tasks to be performed i.e. a…

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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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What is Process Control?

Process control can be defined as a control system that manages a particular industrial process so that a uniform, correct…

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Basic Facts about Data Acquisition (DAQ) and Process Control

The goal of most electronic systems is to measure or control some physical quantity. The system will have to acquire…

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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 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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Pneumatic Actuators

Valves cannot control a process by themselves. Manual valves require an operator to position them to control a process variable.…

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