Learning the basics can ease loop tuning frustration and ensure stability. During plant operations, it seems that tuning control loops is an ongoing task, which can be a continual frustration to ...
A worksheet that calculates control valve installed gain can be part of any control valve selection process. For many years, the author has used, and promoted the use of, control valve installed flow ...
Confusion and misinformation seem to be the order of the day when it comes to rating pneumatic valves. For instance, in a recent MACHINE DESIGN article ("Clearing the Air on Pneumatic Valve Ratings," ...