Which subjects should be included in the curriculum of an undergraduate process control course, and which should not?

Author Patrick Bouwman explains how his book, Fundamentals of Process Control: Principles and Concepts, helps up-and-coming automation professionals build a solid foundation. What inspired you to ...

While “programmer” and “software developer” are often used interchangeably, there are in fact some key differences between the two roles, especially in the AV control space. When we refer to AV ...

Technology progression within advanced process control (APC) continues to evolve; however, it is the relationship among core APC developments, enabling technologies, and management practices that is ...

Distributed control systems and programmable logic controllers have long been used to regulate power plant operations, but advanced techniques that have been proven in refining and other industries ...

A Japanese semiconductor plant shows how autonomous control based on artificial intelligence is becoming reality. As process control technologies advance, one concept gaining prominence is autonomy.

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Distributed control systems are powerful assets for new and modernized power plants. Thanks to three product generations of technology innovations, these systems now provide new benefits — including ...

In the years since the last super cycle ended, many mining companies have turned their focus to operational efficiency. It’s the logical approach: maximize recoveries from existing mines now, and ...