Total 3D linearisation: Best performance under all process conditions for DP transmitters February 2022, KROHNE, Flow Measurement & Control Whether it be for pressure, flow, level, density or interface, applications with gases, liquids or steam: differential pressure (DP) measurement technology is suitable for nearly all processes while covering an extreme range of process temperatures and pressures.
A review of the 2021 MESA Africa conference January 2022, MESA Africa NPC The overarching lesson from this year’s conference: yes, we have problems now and solutions are on the table, but we need collective action!
The ultimate control valve January 2022, Valve & Automation, Valves, Actuators & Pump Control Zwick has designed its TRI-SHARK range of Triple Eccentric Valves to be used in control or throttling applications as well as for pure on/off functionality.
What to do when fragmented systems get too complex November 2021, Absolute Perspectives With proper planning, a strategic approach, careful vendor selection and a systematic project methodology, you can successfully upgrade to a future-proof ICT infrastructure that supports ongoing digital transformation.
Control loop: Case History 180 - Fuel gas pressure control problem November 2021, Michael Brown Control Engineering The problem with the pressure control was that it seemed to work intermittently and seldom got to setpoint, resulting in large and unacceptable variance on the control.
Totally Integrated Automation – added value in three dimensions October 2021, Siemens South Africa, System Integration & Control Systems Design Discover everything that’s in TIA, the leading automation concept from Siemens, and how it all works together to create a unique product for machine builders and industrial enterprises.
Control loop: Case History 179 - Some unusual measurement and control problems September 2021, Michael Brown Control Engineering The example given in this article illustrates some mistakes made by the system integrators and control engineers at a metals extraction plant that used a well-known make of PLC and scada for its controls.
Tag-specific requirements in RFID systems for track and trace September 2021, Turck Banner, Industrial Wireless The BL ident complete RFID system from Turck Banner offers solutions in the HF or UHF range with interfaces for use in a plant or switch cabinet.
Of gorillas and swarms – the manufacturing CIO’s new dilemma July 2021, Absolute Perspectives Back in the heyday of integrated business systems, the manufacturing CIO was faced with a relatively simple choice: which big ERP vendor to select and what database technology to run the system on?
Loop Signatures 1: Introduction to the Loop Problem Signatures series May 2020, Michael Brown Control Engineering Over the years I have had many requests to write a book giving more detailed explanations of some of the problems I have encountered in my work on practical loop optimisation. I am by nature and inclination ...
