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On-off valves should not be used as control valves (for throttling) and control valves should not be used as on-off valves (for isolation). -
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The restore time includes all activities required to diagnose and repair the device. This includes diagnosing the problem, isolating the device from the system, traveling to the device, and repairing -
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A controller uses a quantitative process model and modifies controller tuning based on how the process responds in relation to the model prediction. -
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Different ways to design industrial control panels so they do not become potential ignition sources in hazardous working locations. -
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Wireless transmitters can rapidly prototype, demonstrate, analyze and justify installations of online diagnostics, metrics and improvements. -
FeatureHow to Use High Rangeability Flowmeters and Valves to Increase Plant Turndown
To increase plant turndown, use control valves and flow measurements with the best low flow response and precision. -
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For a turbine flowmeter, the rotor is supported by the hubs and bearings inside of a flowmeter body, and as the rotor spins, the number of revolutions is determined with a magnetic pickup. -
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FeatureOptimal PID Controller for Standard Second-Order Plus Time Delay Systems [Technical]
Research offers an improved tuning methodology of PID controller for standard second order plus time delay systems -
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How IIoT Helps OEM Machine Builders Support Customers and Improve Equipment Availability
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Key insights on how feedforward control often simplifies to ratio control. -
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FeatureAutoQuiz: How to Calculate the Inherent Flow Characteristic of a Valve
The inherent flow characteristic is the relationship between valve capacity and valve travel, and it is usually expressed graphically.