The process control and instrumentation minor emphasizes developing skills and knowledge in theory, software and in the field. Students graduate ready to solve complex control problems in the chemical ...

In this article, as in industry, advanced process control (APC) refers primarily to multi-variable control. Multivariable control means adjusting multiple single-loop controllers in unison, to meet ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Internal controls are a major part of any modern-day entity ...

I recently surveyed the on-site development of the control system for a large concentrated solar power station. This “first of a kind” facility offered many control challenges, such as balancing heat ...

In process automation, an alarm is defined as an audible and/or visible means of indicating to the operator an equipment malfunction, process deviation, or abnormal condition requiring an operator ...

Process and Control Improvement (PC&I) project planning is quite critical to the health of your business. Establishing a process improvement initiative helps maintain both quality and efficient ...

Market opportunities lie in developing and implementing SPC systems for laboratories to enhance GLP compliance. Utilizing control charts, like Nelson Rules, allows for early detection and correction ...