The process control and instrumentation minor emphasizes developing skills and knowledge in theory, software and in the field. Students graduate ready to solve complex control problems in the chemical ...

Process-control environments are under constant threat from cyberattacks, internal threats, and even simple vandalism.

When it comes to process-control systems, reliability is crucial and failure can be costly or dangerous. A combination of good design practices, component selection, and testing can enhance ...

Dynamic optimisation and model predictive control (MPC) are at the forefront of modern process systems engineering, offering robust methodologies to address the challenges posed by time-varying ...

I recently surveyed the on-site development of the control system for a large concentrated solar power station. This “first of a kind” facility offered many control challenges, such as balancing heat ...

Advances in instrumentation, modeling and control are more fully understood and utilized when assisted by first-principle, ...

Learn to apply control systems in automotive, energy, aerospace, robotics, and manufacturing sectors. Apply feedback control laws to stabilize systems and achieve performance goals. Control systems ...

Chemical process safety and control in reactors remains an essential field of study given the inherent risks associated with exothermic and potentially runaway reactions. Recent advancements have ...

Use individual and team exercises to build skills for a dynamic systems approach. Engineered systems increasingly must exploit complex interactions between multiple domains—mechanical, electrical, ...

ISA recently published the third edition of Basic and Advanced Regulatory Control: System Design and Application by Harold L. Wade, Ph.D., PE. In this Q&A feature, Dr. Wade highlights the focus, ...

Identify and address the critical questions that consistently impact automation project outcomes across diverse industries like food processing, pharmaceuticals and transportation. Learn technical ...

Honeywell and Danfoss are partnering to integrate variable frequency drive (VFD) technology with Honeywell's Experion Process Knowledge System platform to streamline motor control, reduce energy ...