Control Engineering hot topics, November 2018
Control Engineering's most clicked articles in November 2018 included stories about the Engineers' Choice Finalists, matching motors and drives, designing a wireless IIoT gateway, complex upgrades, and more. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Getting stronger process readings
Getting an accurate process variable measurement depends on many factors, but it must begin with the right instrumentation.
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Analyze data quality for process control systems
Data obtained from process analyzers need to be trusted and verified to help the user make an informed decision. Considerations include communications reliability, analyzer status, and logic platform.
Top 10 tuning tips for control engineers
Best practices to follow to increase loop tuning performance and reliability in a facility include increased efficiency, controller gain, and being aware of loop interactions.
Pros and cons of autotuning—the big story
The historic challenges of single-loop tuning, the limited success of autotuning, and the modern difficulties of model-based control share the same root cause.
Part singulation system benefits for robots
Part singulation can help companies who are considering using robots for assembly, picking, and palletizing applications.
Five safety fencing benefits and considerations
Safety fencing plays an integral role in protecting employees from hazards posed by industrial machinery and companies need to consider aspects such as operator safety and the ease of installation and modularity.
Ladder Logic 306: Simulation
Using simulation for ladder logic allows users to test advanced situations that otherwise wouldn't be possible, reducing potential costs and hazards for users.
Choosing between a sectional or monoblock valve
Sectional valves are the most versatile and configurable valve type for hydraulic systems, but a monoblock brings many added benefits when properly applied.