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27 Samh 2024 · Learn about various ways to activate directional control valves for fluids using manual input, air pilot sources, and electrical controls. Sometimes, valves even use a mix of …

27 Lún 2025 · In this instrumentation and control (I&C) article, we will explore the fundamental terminology and concepts used when working with industrial plants.

3 Aib 2024 · Controlling and optimizing plant processes is the goal of most control systems. It can be a challenge to distinguish between different types of control: a DCS or a high-level …

Control valve over-sizing is a common problem in the industry, often created by future planning for expanded process flow. “If we buy a large valve now,” so the reasoning goes, “we won’t have to …

The beauty of ladder-logic programming is that it translates the technician’s understanding of traditional relay control circuits into a virtual form where contacts and coils interact to perform …

23 Márta 2022 · Power delivered to devices can be changed by raising or lowering the voltage and current. But this method does not always produce intended results. Pulse width modulation (or …

There are many process control applications in the industry where it is desirable to have multiple control valves respond to the output of a common controller. Control valves configured to …

19 Márta 2023 · Field-oriented control (FOC), also called vector control, can control 3-phase alternating current motors and brushless DC motors. Read more to learn its advantages, how it …

Thus, a cascade control system consists of two feedback control loops, one nested inside the other: A very common example of cascade control is a valve positioner, which receives a …