Articles about the 2017 Engineers' Choice finalists, using automation on Halloween, operating a three-phase motor, butterfly valve basics, and ROI calculation benefits were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from October 31 to November 6. Miss something? You can catch up here.
The top 5 most read articles online, from Oct. 31 to Nov. 6 for Control Engineering, covered the 2017 Engineers’ Choice finalists, using automation on Halloween, operating a three-phase motor, butterfly valve basics, and ROI calculation benefits. Links to articles below.
1. 2017 Engineers’ Choice Finalists
For a limited time, the official Engineers’ Choice ballot is open for voting for Control Engineering North American print and digital edition subscribers. Vote for the best Engineers’ Choice finalists of 116 entries across 28 categories.
2. Using automation to scare the neighbors on Halloween
Automation is used in ghoulish and frightful ways by one particular sales manager on Halloween who is determined to satisfy his children’s urge and desire to scare. See video for more frights and scares.
3. How to properly operate a three-phase motor using single-phase power
There are several methods to operating a three-phase motor using single-phase power to make what would be an otherwise expensive and arduous process a little easier.
Inside Process: Like other types of valves butterfly valves interrupt product flow within processes. Typically used in pharmaceutical, chemical, and food industries, they have generally replaced ball valves due to lower cost and ease of installation.
5. The benefits of calculating ROI to measure a facility’s performance objectives
For automation, return on investment (ROI) is more important than total cost of ownership (TCO). When making a capital investment in automation, companies need to determine value based on the solution’s impact on facility performance and its workforce. Also consider cost of downtime and services.
The list was developed using CFE Media’s web analytics for stories viewed on controleng.com, October 31 to November 6, for articles published within the last two months.
Chris Vavra, production editor, CFE Media, [email protected].
