Control Engineering

MARCH 10, 2023

The traditional DCS has reached a point of diminishing returns as a source of unlocking major incremental value (flexibility and agility) for transitioning to digital and autonomous operations. So, there are some practical steps that plant owners and operators should take when considering future process control strategies.

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Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Compare and contrast differences in a large-scale, multi-plant data analytics project and a local process control data analytics effort. A local process control data analytics effort involves PID loop tuning modifications. Related data analytics articles. See separate article linked above for additional answers.

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MEM

JUNE 15, 2023

Heat treatment processes are a crucial component of many manufacturing processes, and thermal loop solutions have become increasingly popular for achieving improved temperature control and consistent outcomes. But many OEMs are missing opportunities where thermal loop solutions offer more than just greater control.

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DO Supply

MAY 16, 2025

Designed for industrial applications, these drives ensure reliable and efficient motor control across a range of power, voltage, and environmental conditions. Example Modules 2071-AP1 The Allen-Bradley 2071-AP1 is a small AC input servo drive in the Kinetix 3 series intended for effective industrial process control.

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Control Engineering

MARCH 30, 2023

Global efforts to achieve zero carbon emissions from industry are gathering pace as a variety of environmental, economic and geopolitical factors are driving the development of sustainable energy sources such as green hydrogen. The growing viability of hydrogen as an energy source is changing this.

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Control Engineering

MARCH 9, 2023

Advanced analytics software provides process manufacturing organizations with the power of a single platform to enable company-wide learning, best practice dissemination, and collaboration. Reducing carbon emissions A global chemical manufacturer recently pledged to reduce its carbon intensity in half by 2030.

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Control Engineering

MARCH 13, 2023

Learning Objectives Understand how an interface node is set up on a network where a data source is located and uses interfaces or connectors to obtain the data and write it to a historian. Interface nodes and connectors can be used to aggregate data from diverse sources into a single historian. AVEVA PI System to PI.

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Control Engineering

JULY 29, 2022

The session, “Capture Operational Process Data with FactoryTalk Historian,” explained that manufacturing historian software quickly captures operational process data from multiple sources while scaling from machine to enterprise, he said. Process automation software can combat the skilled workforce shortage.

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Control Engineering

APRIL 1, 2023

Learning Objectives Review four control methods to optimize PID tuning, according to ChatGPT, are Ziegler-Nichols, Cohen-Coon, Internal Model Control (IMC) and Model Predictive Control (MPC). Understand the PID tuning process, according to ChatGPT.

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Control Engineering

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Obtain a 360-degree overview for manufacturing, processing companies 360 views: Relevant data takes many forms and originates from an exceptionally wide range of sources and systems across all levels of a business, sometimes even external to the business. Process data is needed to inform analytics efforts.

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Control Engineering

OCTOBER 12, 2023

System integration insights When kicking off a project with a key process control scope, the state of the art of the process technology should be as well known by the team as possible. New process valves and instruments were selected to support potential developments in process control and monitoring.

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Control Engineering

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Among the critical aspects of safety is the evaluation, management, and monitoring of functional safety systems, which encompass alarm management, process control, and safety instrumented systems (SIS). Monitoring safety critical asset items and linking them to permitted activities will provide significant benefits to plants.

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 24, 2022

High performance data capture: A SCADA also should have the capability of high-speed, data collection through a historian that can log data at a speed greater than 100,000 tags per second and that can work with data sources across the enterprise. Advanced alarming: A SCADA system should come with enterprise-wide alarm and event management.

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Control Engineering

MAY 22, 2023

Carbon capture, use and storage is a process that captures carbon dioxide emissions from sources like coal-fired power plants and either reuses or stores it so it will not enter the atmosphere. Digital twin insights Manufacturing facilities that employ a digital twin may achieve more sustainable outcomes.

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Control Engineering

MAY 25, 2023

The actuators allow operators to gain more precise control and consistent valve responsiveness to changes in flow conditions. Automating valves promotes remote process control, reducing the need for technicians and operators working close to the valves or working in hazardous environments. Torque requirements.

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Control Engineering

JULY 19, 2022

This article examines some of the progress over the years, and how analytics must supplement data acquisition to provide value. . Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) were developed in the late 1960s. These tools require access to both real-time and historical data sources. Industrial communication evolution.

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Control Engineering

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Another critical power requirement for semiconductor fabrication comes from the need to keep the CVD, PECVD and PEALD plasma chambers as clean as possible during operation to minimize or eliminate major chamber cleans that result in process downtime. Technologies for today’s process power requirements.

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Control Engineering

JUNE 7, 2023

It can become the cornerstone for the implementation of more digital solutions to support predictive maintenance, spare part inventory, advanced process control and supply chain optimization. Hence, making them better equipped to successfully control any process upsets or abnormal operational situations by rehearsing such events.

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Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Hoske, Control Engineering West, citing research on energy, ESG and the economy, said 39% of companies have energy accounting for greater than 15% of their costs and 69% of energy reduction efforts are strongly influenced by ESG efforts and goals.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 3, 2024

The data can be additionally used for advanced analysis in statistical process control programs or overall equipment efficiency programs to provide information on production efficiency. Welding components include ESAB’s Aristo® 500ix pulse power source, the RobustFeed U82 wire feeder, an air- or water-cooled torch and accessories.

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Control Engineering

APRIL 18, 2023

Power distribution identifies larger subassemblies by name; variable frequency drives, robots, controllers, servos and auxiliary equipment can be seen as an overview. Piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) also may be a part of available documentation, especially if it’s a process control application.

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Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Unfortunately, finding those areas often calls for measurements not used for process control or monitoring. Their first response is to determine where the source is using knowledge and experience with the process, for example by looking at where the process is at higher pressures.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 4, 2022

With Christmas right around the corner, MoldMaking Technology is gifting you, our readers, with an annual top-viewed article series covering products, profiles, tips and case studies, available each Monday leading up to the new year. Single-Source Machine Tool Solutions Associated with Mold and Die Machining. YCM Technology USA Inc.

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Control Engineering

DECEMBER 7, 2022

It also supports data translation and mapping to ensure any data source and destination receive the right data in the right form. . This also enabled the quick implementation of a statistical process control (SPC) system. .

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Control Engineering

JULY 17, 2023

The operations are entirely powered by renewable energy sources and use adaptive process control and digital twin technology to optimize manufacturing and other energy-intensive operations. For instance, the World Economic Forum designated the Cork operations of Janssen Sciences Ireland as a “sustainability lighthouse.”

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Foley

JULY 11, 2023

Companies that may be concerned about the viability or performance of a supplier should consider seeking licenses or other rights that would enable to obtain vital components from another source if the supplier does not meet its obligations. Different sources have articulated different definitions. For example, courts and the U.S.

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