Posts by Control Guru
Ask Doctor Bob: What is level control? (PART 1)
Video Transcript: Hi, I’m Bob Rice. And today, we’re going to be doing part one of a three-part installment on level control, today’s part is going to be focused…
Read MoreNovember 1, 2022 – Control Station Expands PlantESP Delivery Options through AWS Partnership
Emerging Leader for Process Analytics Aligns with Dominant Cloud Computing Platform Control Station announced advancement of its cloud strategy with the company’s enrollment in the Amazon Web Services Partner Network.…
Read MoreTop Four Factors for a Successful Enterprise CLPM Deployment
Practitioners of every age know that tuning very slow processes presents a challenge when faced with rigid time constraints. Specifically the time needed to perform the requisite bump
tests isn’t always practical. In order to tune such loops quickly some practitioners have
successfully applied a hybrid approach. While this approach won’t be found in university
textbooks, it has been proven to do the trick in a range of situations. Skeptical? Read on.
Ask Dr Bob: What is PID Control?
Video Transcript: Hi, I’m Bob Rice. And today we’re going to talk about the derivative portion of PID control. So again, let’s start with the equation. For proportional integral…
Read MoreAsk Dr Bob: What is PI Control?
Video Transcript: Hi, I’m Bob Rice. And today we’re going to talk about PI control with a focus on the I part, the integral part of PI control. So…
Read MoreAsk Doctor Bob: What is P-only Control?
Video Transcript: Hi, I’m Bob Rice. And today, we’re going to cover P-only control. First, let’s start with the equation for P-only control. So a P-only controller is, the…
Read MorePID Tuning Parameters – Tips for Calculating Integral When a Smooth PV is Critical
Hosted by Gary McKenzie Senior Applications Specialist of JMP Solutions The ability to accurately model a process’ dynamic behavior and calculate effective PID tuning parameters can be challenging. It is…
Read MoreAsk Dr Bob: How can I find dead-time with the FOPDT model?
Video Transcript: Hello, I’m Bob Rice. And in today’s episode, we’re going to continue our discussion of the FOPDT model, and how you can use it to describe the…
Read MoreWhat is the Difference Between Traditional and State-Based Process Analytics? How Do State-Based Analytical Tools Distinguish Conditions from States?
For coffee lovers, creating the perfect cup may be a lifelong pursuit. For sure there are dozens of factors that affect any particular pour. Basic ones include the specific type…
Read MoreAsk Dr Bob: What is the time constant and how do I calculate it?
Video Transcript: Hello, I’m Bob Rice. And in this episode, we’re going to continue our discussion on the fo PDT model for describing process dynamics and characteristics. Specifically, we’re…
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