The idea of using a PLC-based system rather than a DCS has become a philosophical and technical debate in the industry. DCSs have been the primary solution for process automation but now many PLC ...

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Distributed control systems are powerful assets for new and modernized power plants. Thanks to three product generations of technology innovations, these systems now provide new benefits — including ...

It manages all continuous process control applications and optimizes batch and sequence-oriented applications typically found at specialty chemicals, pharmaceutical, food and beverage and consumer ...

Abstract: The application of electronic control system is critical in the automatic production line, however it has an issue with erroneous performance positioning. The typical Embedded control is ...

Airgas, a supplier of gases, welding equipment, and supplies, has seen its share of change over the years, including being acquired by Air Liquide in 2016. Systems integration between the two ...

Many power plants have a distributed control system nearing the end of its useful life. Here’s how to determine when to replace it—and how to plan the upgrade project. Power plants were among the ...

The average U.S. hydroelectric plant has been operating for 64 years. Such a lengthy service record shows the plants have staying power. But it also invites questions about aging hydro control systems ...