Industrial control

Power MOSFET Motor Control

Because of the very high input gate resistance of MOSFETs, MOSFET’s fast switching speeds, and the ease at which they…

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Basic Features of Power Semiconductor Controlled Drives

Power electronics deals with the applications of solid state electronics for the control and conversion of electric power. The conversion…

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What are PLC-Based Water Treatment Plants?

Most of the water treatment plants in the previous decade were manually operated. However, they were automated to a certain…

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Analog Proportional Controller

An analog controller typically employs op-amps to provide the necessary gain and signal processing. Let’s consider the flow control system…

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Toggle Switches

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

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Electric Solenoid Actuator – Features & Operation

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

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Pressure Control Valve Operation

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

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Key Factors to Consider in Selection of Valves

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

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Basic Steps to Consider in Designing a Control System

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

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Fuzzy Controller and its Industrial Applications

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

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