instrumentation and control

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:…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

Data Acquisition and Telemetering in Power Systems

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

3 years ago

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition in Power Systems

The term supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) refers to the network of computer processors that provide control and monitoring…

4 years ago

The Principle of Operation of Optical Encoders

An encoder is a device that provides a digital output as a result of an angular or linear displacement. The…

4 years ago

Features of Analog Signal Transmission

Analog voltage or current signals are hardwired between the transmitter and the receiver. These analog signals can be relatively be…

4 years ago

Features & Configuration of a Smart Pressure Transmitter

Smart/Intelligent pressure transmitters are microprocessor-based, and they provide additional functional capabilities beyond their basic role of just sensing and representing…

5 years ago

Basic Features of Controller Area Network (CAN)

Controller Area Network (CAN) is a serial communication protocol developed primarily for applications in the automotive industry. It is also…

5 years ago