 Real World EngineeringThis is a blog from the trenches – written by engineers who are implementing and upgrading control systems every day across every industry. This isn’t what they teach you in engineering school. These are lessons learned from years on the job, encountering the obstacles and issues that are part of the real world of control and process engineering. |
PID math demystified, part 2
May 13, 2013
You’ve see the equations, but have you thought about how those elements work together? Part 2: Adding integral and derivative to the mix. » more
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May 13, 2013
You’ve see the equations, but have you thought about how those elements work together? Part 2: Adding integral and derivative to the mix. » more
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PID math demystified, part 1
May 06, 2013
You’ve see the equations, but have you thought about how those elements work together? Part 1: The basic concepts and proportional control. » more
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May 06, 2013
You’ve see the equations, but have you thought about how those elements work together? Part 1: The basic concepts and proportional control. » more
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5 things you can do long distance: Manage your control system remotely
April 29, 2013
Did you know that an off-site provider can perform many of the activities required to keep your control systems healthy? » more
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April 29, 2013
Did you know that an off-site provider can perform many of the activities required to keep your control systems healthy? » more
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Red/blue training brings ICS cyber security weaknesses to light
April 23, 2013
Cyber security war games can provide insight into the techniques that bad guys are using against your control systems and networks. » more
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April 23, 2013
Cyber security war games can provide insight into the techniques that bad guys are using against your control systems and networks. » more
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5 industrial control system cyber security mistakes
April 15, 2013
From spear phishing to encryption errors, there are many ways to let bad guys into your networks. » more
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April 15, 2013
From spear phishing to encryption errors, there are many ways to let bad guys into your networks. » more
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The loop, the whole loop, and nothing but the loop
April 09, 2013
Sometimes we need to think about an individual control loop. Other times we need to consider the larger control system. You should be able to do either when appropriate. » more
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April 09, 2013
Sometimes we need to think about an individual control loop. Other times we need to consider the larger control system. You should be able to do either when appropriate. » more
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Fire fighting 101: The basics of service calls
April 01, 2013
Whether you’re going out in the field to visit one of your company’s customers, or dealing with your own people in your own plant, the same level of forethought and preparation should apply. You want a satisfied customer. » more
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April 01, 2013
Whether you’re going out in the field to visit one of your company’s customers, or dealing with your own people in your own plant, the same level of forethought and preparation should apply. You want a satisfied customer. » more
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Four myths and ideas about creating the next generation of automation engineers
March 26, 2013
Cutting through the hype and clutter, here are some things we can do here and now to ensure that we have the engineers we need tomorrow. » more
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March 26, 2013
Cutting through the hype and clutter, here are some things we can do here and now to ensure that we have the engineers we need tomorrow. » more
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The pace of technological innovation, or, where’s my flying car?
March 18, 2013
Each new technology is supposed to give us better lives. Why do industrial users adopt them so slowly? » more
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March 18, 2013
Each new technology is supposed to give us better lives. Why do industrial users adopt them so slowly? » more
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Plug-and-play doesn’t happen by luck
March 12, 2013
Automation equipment from multiple suppliers may not always play well together. When interconnecting devices, a little planning ahead can help ensure success. » more
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March 12, 2013
Automation equipment from multiple suppliers may not always play well together. When interconnecting devices, a little planning ahead can help ensure success. » more
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Using SPC in the real world
March 04, 2013
Continuing the discussion, if you are thinking about trying statistical process control, here are some ways to tell if you’re ready. » more
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March 04, 2013
Continuing the discussion, if you are thinking about trying statistical process control, here are some ways to tell if you’re ready. » more
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Advancing control
February 26, 2013
Concepts of APC can be implemented a little bit at a time but still make big steps toward getting your process running better. » more
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February 26, 2013
Concepts of APC can be implemented a little bit at a time but still make big steps toward getting your process running better. » more
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The benefits of reusing control logic
February 19, 2013
Don’t think it’s lazy—reusing effective control system strategy and programming can help you identify problems. » more
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February 19, 2013
Don’t think it’s lazy—reusing effective control system strategy and programming can help you identify problems. » more
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What does statistical process control really do?
February 12, 2013
Some sophisticated math can help you make your manufacturing more consistent and identify production problems sooner. » more
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February 12, 2013
Some sophisticated math can help you make your manufacturing more consistent and identify production problems sooner. » more
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Having the right tools in your arsenal
February 05, 2013
Everyone starts out green, but getting a handle on a few important resources will move you to the experienced side much faster. » more
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February 05, 2013
Everyone starts out green, but getting a handle on a few important resources will move you to the experienced side much faster. » more
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