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![Thumbnail for PID-Based Bioreactor Control for Ethanol Production [Technical]](/documents/d/acom/smart-grid-1.jpg-1)
FeaturePID-Based Bioreactor Control for Ethanol Production [Technical]
Researchers develop an inferential control scheme based on adaptive linear neural network soft sensor for the control of the fermentation process. -
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Load Speed Regulation in Mechanical Transmission Systems Using Feedback and Feedforward Control [technical]
Researchers develop a method for controlling the load speed of a mechanical transmission system using both motor and load speed feedback, and design an adaptive feedforward action to reject load torqu -
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Compensation for Cascade Dead Zones in Proportional Control Valves [technical]
The cascade dead zones problem in a typical two-stage proportional directional control valve is analyzed and a cascade dead zones model is developed for the main stage spring constant. -
![Thumbnail for Using OPC Technology to Study Advanced Process Control [Technical]](/documents/d/acom/how-to-create-working-information-capital-process-industry-enterprise.jpg-2)
FeatureUsing OPC Technology to Study Advanced Process Control [Technical]
Research focus on the use of OPC technology for the study of distributed control systems as a cost effective and flexible research tool for the development and testing of advanced process control techn -
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Improving the Performance of a Model Predictive Controller for Regulatory Control [Technical]
Automation engineers investigate several commonly used control structures such as “Cascaded PI controller,” “DMC cascaded to PI” and “Direct DMC.” -
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PID Controller Design for Indirect Vector-Controlled Induction Motor [Technical]
Decoupling of the stator currents is important for smoother torque response of indirect vector controlled induction motors. -
![Thumbnail for Closed-Loop Step Response for Tuning PID Fractional Order Filters [technical]](/documents/d/acom/closed-loop-step-response-for-tuning-pid-fractional-order-filters.jpg)
FeatureClosed-Loop Step Response for Tuning PID Fractional Order Filters [technical]
Research presents an empirical method for tuning a new type of fractional controller known as PID Fractional-Order Filter -
![Thumbnail for Tuning PID Controllers for Integrating Systems Using a Direct Synthesis Method [Technical]](/documents/d/acom/boiler-turbine-pid-controller-power-station.jpg-1)
FeatureTuning PID Controllers for Integrating Systems Using a Direct Synthesis Method [Technical]
Research presents a new design for a PID controller with a lead lag filter using multiple dominant pole placement method. -
![Thumbnail for Adaptive PI Controller for Voltage Regulation in Power Systems [technical]](/documents/d/acom/adaptive-pii-controller-to-voltage-regulation-in-power-systems.jpg)
FeatureAdaptive PI Controller for Voltage Regulation in Power Systems [technical]
A static synchronous compensator is a shunt flexible alternative current transmission systems device that takes advantage of power electronics to control the flow of power to enhance transient stabilit -
![Thumbnail for Neural Network-Based Actuator Fault Diagnosis for a Non-Linear Multi-Tank System [Technical]](/documents/d/acom/neural-network-based-actuator-fault-diagnosis-non-linear-multi-tank-system.jpg)
FeatureNeural Network-Based Actuator Fault Diagnosis for a Non-Linear Multi-Tank System [Technical]
Appropriate actuator fault estimation allows for the application of various fault tolerant control strategies enabling compensation of the faulty actuator by increasing performance of the other actuat -
![Thumbnail for Self-Powered Wireless High Temperature Electrochemical Sensors [Technical]](/documents/d/acom/self-powered-wireless-high-temperature-electrochemical-sensors.jpg)
FeatureSelf-Powered Wireless High Temperature Electrochemical Sensors [Technical]
Reliable wireless high temperature electrochemical sensor technology is needed to provide in situ corrosion information for optimal predictive maintenance to ensure a high level of operational effecti -
![Thumbnail for Using OPC Technology to Support the Study of Advanced Process Control [Technical]](/documents/d/acom/using-opc-technology-support-study-advanced-process-control.jpg)
FeatureUsing OPC Technology to Support the Study of Advanced Process Control [Technical]
A nonlinear boiler model is simulated as OPC server and OPC client is used for closed loop model identification, and to design a model predictive controller (MPC). The MPC is able to control the NOx e -
![Thumbnail for How to Detect Defects in Rolling Element Bearings Used in Manufacturing Processes [Technical]](/documents/d/acom/how-to-detect-defects-in-rolling-element-bearings-used-in-manufacturing-processes.jpg)
FeatureHow to Detect Defects in Rolling Element Bearings Used in Manufacturing Processes [Technical]
Rolling element bearings are common components in rotating machinery. Defects in bearings during manufacturing can cause vibration, noise, and even system failure. Defects in bearings must be found at -
![Thumbnail for Tuning Strategies and the Fragility of Fractional-Order PID Controllers [Technical]](/documents/d/acom/tuning-strategies-and-the-fragility-of-fractional-order-pid-controllers.jpg)
FeatureTuning Strategies and the Fragility of Fractional-Order PID Controllers [Technical]
A properly designed control system must provide an effective trade-off between performance and robustness. One of the main reasons to investigate the fragility of fractional-orde PID controllers is to -
![Thumbnail for Low Cost Test Rig for a Standalone Wind Energy Conversion System [technical]](/documents/d/acom/low-cost-test-rig-for-a-standalone-wind-energy-conversion-system.jpg)
FeatureLow Cost Test Rig for a Standalone Wind Energy Conversion System [technical]
Wavelet decomposition enables differentiation between faulty & healthy conditions for effective diagnostic procedure for wind turbine condition monitoring. -
![Thumbnail for Nonlinear Predictive Control of a Boiler-Turbine Unit [Technical]](/documents/d/acom/nonlinear-predictive-control-of-a-boiler-turbine-unit.jpg)
FeatureNonlinear Predictive Control of a Boiler-Turbine Unit [Technical]
A boiler-turbine unit in coal-fired power plants is used to convert fuel chemical energy into mechanical energy & then into electrical energy. -
![Thumbnail for Tuning the Model Predictive Control of a Crude Distillation Unit [Technical]](/documents/d/acom/tuning-the-model-predictive-control-of-a-crude-distillation-unit.jpg)
FeatureTuning the Model Predictive Control of a Crude Distillation Unit [Technical]
Petrochemical and oil processing industries usually take advantage of advanced control platforms to improve the product quality and yield. -
![Thumbnail for Plant-Wide Control Design Based on Steady-State Combined Indexes [Technical]](/documents/d/acom/plant-wide-control-design-based-on-steady-state-combined-indexes.jpg)
FeaturePlant-Wide Control Design Based on Steady-State Combined Indexes [Technical]
An alternative methodology for designing multi-loop control structures based on steady-state indexes & multi-objective combinatorial optimization problems. -
![Thumbnail for Measuring Fuel Oil Viscosity in a Power Plant [technical]](/documents/d/acom/measuring-fuel-oil-viscosity-in-a-power-plant.jpg)
FeatureMeasuring Fuel Oil Viscosity in a Power Plant [technical]
The viscosity measurement and control of fuel oil in power plants is very important for a proper combustion. -
![Thumbnail for Tuning of IMC-Based PID Controllers for Integrating Systems with Time Delay [Technical]](/documents/d/acom/tuning-of-imc-based-pid-controllers-for-integrating-systems-with-time-delay.jpg)
FeatureTuning of IMC-Based PID Controllers for Integrating Systems with Time Delay [Technical]
PID controller with a filter is designed for various types of integrating systems with time delay.
![Thumbnail for PID-Based Bioreactor Control for Ethanol Production [Technical]](/o/adaptive-media/image/7910582/small-576/smart-grid-1.jpg?t=1772466794622)
![Thumbnail for Using OPC Technology to Study Advanced Process Control [Technical]](/o/adaptive-media/image/7947028/small-576/how-to-create-working-information-capital-process-industry-enterprise.jpg?t=1772478412113)
![Thumbnail for Closed-Loop Step Response for Tuning PID Fractional Order Filters [technical]](/o/adaptive-media/image/7918444/small-576/Closed-Loop-Step-Response-for-Tuning-PID-Fractional-Order-Filters.jpg?t=1772468017184)
![Thumbnail for Tuning PID Controllers for Integrating Systems Using a Direct Synthesis Method [Technical]](/o/adaptive-media/image/7934588/small-576/boiler-turbine-PID-controller-power-station.jpg?t=1772475814274)
![Thumbnail for Adaptive PI Controller for Voltage Regulation in Power Systems [technical]](/o/adaptive-media/image/7890504/small-576/Adaptive-PIi-Controller-to-Voltage-Regulation-in-Power-Systems.jpg?t=1772463771512)
![Thumbnail for Neural Network-Based Actuator Fault Diagnosis for a Non-Linear Multi-Tank System [Technical]](/o/adaptive-media/image/7938249/small-576/neural-network-based-actuator-fault-diagnosis-non-linear-multi-tank-system.jpg?t=1772476634756)
![Thumbnail for Self-Powered Wireless High Temperature Electrochemical Sensors [Technical]](/o/adaptive-media/image/7928932/small-576/Self-Powered-Wireless-High-Temperature-Electrochemical-Sensors.jpg?t=1772474634271)
![Thumbnail for Using OPC Technology to Support the Study of Advanced Process Control [Technical]](/o/adaptive-media/image/7874415/small-576/Using-OPC-Technology-Support-Study-Advanced-Process-Control.jpg?t=1772461365493)
![Thumbnail for How to Detect Defects in Rolling Element Bearings Used in Manufacturing Processes [Technical]](/o/adaptive-media/image/7901135/small-576/How-to-Detect-Defects-in-Rolling-Element-Bearings-Used-in-Manufacturing-Processes.jpg?t=1772465430828)
![Thumbnail for Tuning Strategies and the Fragility of Fractional-Order PID Controllers [Technical]](/o/adaptive-media/image/7916204/small-576/Tuning-Strategies-and-the-Fragility-of-Fractional-Order-PID-Controllers.jpg?t=1772467668404)
![Thumbnail for Low Cost Test Rig for a Standalone Wind Energy Conversion System [technical]](/o/adaptive-media/image/7920465/small-576/Low-Cost-Test-Rig-for-a-Standalone-Wind-Energy-Conversion-System.jpg?t=1772468512807)
![Thumbnail for Nonlinear Predictive Control of a Boiler-Turbine Unit [Technical]](/o/adaptive-media/image/7907521/small-576/Nonlinear-Predictive-Control-of-a-Boiler-Turbine-Unit.jpg?t=1772466328567)
![Thumbnail for Tuning the Model Predictive Control of a Crude Distillation Unit [Technical]](/o/adaptive-media/image/7941388/small-576/Tuning-the-Model-Predictive-Control-of-a-Crude-Distillation-Unit.jpg?t=1772477264835)
![Thumbnail for Plant-Wide Control Design Based on Steady-State Combined Indexes [Technical]](/o/adaptive-media/image/7931252/small-576/Plant-Wide-Control-Design-Based-on-Steady-State-Combined-Indexes.jpg?t=1772475192574)
![Thumbnail for Measuring Fuel Oil Viscosity in a Power Plant [technical]](/o/adaptive-media/image/7902654/small-576/Measuring-Fuel-Oil-Viscosity-in-a-Power-Plant.jpg?t=1772465680140)
![Thumbnail for Tuning of IMC-Based PID Controllers for Integrating Systems with Time Delay [Technical]](/o/adaptive-media/image/7890112/small-576/Tuning-of-IMC-Based-PID-Controllers-for-Integrating-Systems-with-Time-Delay.jpg?t=1772463693301)