Control Systems

Open loop and closed loop control systems, Feedforward control, Cascade control, Ratio control,  Control system design, Digital control systems, Industrial controllers, Laplace Transforms & Transfer functions, Control system stability, Digital control algorithms, Frequency response analysis of control systems, etc.

Analog PID Controller: Basic Features

PID action can be performed using either analog or digital electronic circuits. In this article we look at the fundamental…

1 month ago

Sheet Thickness Control System: Configuration & Operation

The Structure of Sheet Thickness Control System A typical process control system that may be used to control the thickness…

5 months ago

How to Effectively Design Control Systems for Distillation Units

A distillation unit is an industrial apparatus used to separate impurities and products of a component based on their boiling…

7 months ago

Process Control System Design for a Distillation Unit

The aim of a typical control system is to force a given set of process variables to act in some…

8 months ago

Three-Position Control System: Operation & Typical Application

A three-position control is akin to two-point control, except that in this case, the controller has three states, such as…

9 months ago

How Cascade Control System Enhances Dynamic Response to Load Changes

The major limitation of a conventional feedback control system is that the correction for disturbances does not start until the…

11 months ago

What is Optimal Control?

Optimal control is whereby the requirements are formulated as either the minimization of a cost index or the maximization of…

1 year ago

Phase Locked Loop High Precision Motor Speed Control System

AC generators can be utilized in high precision control systems. The AC generator rotor is rotated by the rotating shaft…

1 year ago

Safety Function in a Machine Control System

A safety function is executed by the safety-related parts of the machine control system to achieve or maintain the equipment…

1 year ago

What is Safety Related Control System (SRCS)?

This is part of the control system of a machine that prevents a hazardous condition from occurring. It can be…

1 year ago