Toggle Switches

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Toggle switches are available in various contact configurations. Each switch consists of one or more poles, where each pole is…

Electric Solenoid Actuator – Features & Operation

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A typical electric solenoid actuator consists of a coil, armature, spring, and stem. This is illustrated in the figure below:…

Pressure Control Valve Operation

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A pressure control valve is a spring-loaded valve that is capable of maintaining a constant pressure in a system regardless…

Key Factors to Consider in Selection of Valves

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Valves are the final element in a control loop, and are critical in providing the correct flow. The valve, usually…

Features and Applications of Instrument Transformers

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Instrument transformers are used in the measurement of voltage, current, energy, and power in ac circuits. The main reasons why…

The Principle of Operation of a Vortex Flowmeter

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If a bluff (non-streamlined) body is placed in a flow, vortices detach themselves at regular intervals from the downstream side…

Basic Steps to Consider in Designing a Control System

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Typically a control system should be designed to work together with an already existing process. The control design problem can…

Fuzzy Controller and its Industrial Applications

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Fuzzy logic is a human model, potentially applicable to a wide range of processes and tasks that require human instinct…

The Principle of an Optical Pyrometer Temperature Sensor

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A heated object emits electromagnetic radiation. At temperatures below approximately 400 °C this radiation can be felt as heat. As…

Data Acquisition and Telemetering in Power Systems

3 years ago

To be able to manage and control a power system, the network engineer requires reliable and current information about the…