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…

1 month 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…

2 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…

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

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…

8 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

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…

9 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…

9 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…

10 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…

10 months ago