Automation
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PID controller tuning – With motor and gear example
Understanding the process is the basis for getting a well-designed control node. The sensors must be in the right location…
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Characteristics of 4-20mA signal
The 4-20 mA pattern can be characterized by the current loop used for the interconnection of the field devices. In…
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3 Architectures of SCADA systems
SCADA systems have evolved in parallel with the growth and sophistication of modern computing technology. The following sections will provide…
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Smart Fieldbus approach to instrumentation system
What is a Fieldbus? FieldBus is the general name for a number of competing standards such as Profibus (the German…
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Air compressor prime mover control
Compressed air delivery is regulated by control of the compressor drive. This is accomplished by varying the drive speed to…
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Fuzzy control logic – basic, advantage
Fuzzy logic: Fuzzy control logic is all about this relative importance of precision in presence of complexity and ambiguity. A closed…
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Fuzzy control logic for steam turbine
What is fuzzy control? A simple fuzzy controller is designed for a system. Unlike observer-based approaches, no mathematical model is…
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Preventive maintenance – basics
What is preventive maintenance? Preventive maintenance is an established operation performed on a plant or machine before a failure occurs…
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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DCS ,PLC AND SCADA
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DCS ,PLC AND SCADA SCADA (Supervisory contol and Data Acquisition) is essentially a computer based (usually PC nowadays) system for…
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Introduction to SCADA
What is SCADA? SCADA stands for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition. SCADA is a control system which is used in…
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