process control

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…

4 months ago

PLC Input & Output Modules Circuits

The PLC Input/output modules are control ports either built into the PLC unit or, more commonly, are packaged as separate…

4 months 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…

7 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…

9 months ago

How to Size a Control Valve

Pneumatic control valve Control valve sizing refers to the procedure determining the correct size of a valve body. A valve…

11 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…

11 months ago

Limit Switches vs. Proximity Sensors

An object can be used to activate a switch directly, producing an ON or OFF signal to indicate the presence…

11 months ago

Standard Process Signals for Industrial Instrumentation

Industrial measurement and control processes employ standard process signals that are used throughout all the industries. For instance, one of…

11 months ago

The USB-6009 Data Acquisition Card Features

The USB-6009 is a small external data acquisition and control device manufactured by National Instruments that is normally connected to…

12 months ago

How X-Y Tables are used in Position Control Applications

X-Y tables are utilized as components in many systems where reprogrammable position control is desired. The X-Y table is two…

12 months ago