Automation Using State Based Control
An edible oil processing company struggled to run various products with unique characteristics until they applied state-based control loop performance monitoring software to handle the differences.
What is Split Range Control? How is Split Range Control Different from Traditional PID Control?
Not many processes are completely linear or follow a simple, straight-forward control narrative. Even so, the PID controller has proven to be a highly flexible tool for regulating industrial processes
May 26, 2021 – Control Station Introduces Enhanced Process Optimization Software
Newest Version of Award-Winning PID Tuning Solution Embraces Unified Architecture Control Station today announced the Spring 2021 Release of the company’s award-winning LOOP-PRO™ process modeling and controller optimization technology suite.
A Stable Process is a Profitable Process
Engineers in the Basic Materials market understand the value of Set Point tracking as a means of controlling business-critical production processes. Simply put – better Set Point tracking results in
Automating Control and Reducing the Cost of Manual Intervention
The best time to visit the local zoo is early in the morning around feeding time. That’s when the animals are out and about, and it’s when they showcase their
Watering Down Production for Increased Profits
Tightening control around Set Point will improve the performance and profitability of most every production process. This is especially true of drying processes applied by ethanol manufacturers to control moisture
Are Your Tunings Refined?
ConocoPhillips, a recognized leader in the petrochemicals industry, faced a dilemma at their Bayway Refinery. Oscillation in a critical steam flow loop persisted in spite of relentless efforts to stabilize
Maximizing Production and Profits Through Improved Process Control
Magnesium Elektron’s (MEI) profits were being heavily impacted by an inability to control a critical production process. Excessive oscillation in the Chiller at their Flemington, New Jersey production site had
Improving Control Can Be So Sweet!
Chocolate is a nearly $100 Billion global business. As may be expected the process of transforming raw cacao beans into its many tasty confectionery forms is complex. In particular, the
FEBRUARY 2009 – BATCH CONTROL GETS EASIER
Loop tuning package doesn’t demand steady-state operation. The nonlinear dynamics of most exothermic and endothermic batch reactions require expert attention to assure quality production. For instance, introducing reactants often results