Top five Control Engineering articles: October 8-14, 2024

Top Control Engineering content this week covered topics including generative AI for asset lifecycle management, PID tuning and choosing the right PLC programming language.

Top Control Engineering content this week covered topics including generative AI for asset lifecycle management, PID tuning and choosing the right PLC programming language.

1. Generative AI benefits for asset lifecycle management

Generative AI is driving rapid improvements in asset lifecycle management, building on previous AI enhancements and unlocking new possibilities for operational efficiency.

2. Rising to the Challenge: Engineering Leaders Under 40, Class of 2024

Discover how these 35 engineering professionals are making a significant impact in automation, controls, and beyond.

3. PID spotlight, part 8: Closed-loop tuning for self-limiting processes

Closed-loop tuning can be used to tune a PID loop. How is it done? What data do I collect? What calculations are required? How well will it work? What problems might I run into? See “How to execute a closed-loop test in four steps” and two warnings.

4. Do you know what PLC programming language to use?

Next-generation PLC programming tips and benefits are available in this article and from the instructors of a detailed one-hour Sept. 10 webcast, archived for a year.

5. PID spotlight, part 7: Open-loop tuning of a self-limiting process

Tuning a new PID controller begins with an open loop step test. What are the steps? What data do I collect? What calculations are required? How well will it work? What problems might I run into? Also see three tips and two limits.

 

Written by

Gary Cohen

Gary Cohen is senior editor and product manager at WTWH Media LLC.