Basic process control systems—also known as Level 2 in the Purdue Enterprise Reference Architecture (PERA)—has formed the basis for successful process manufacturing for decades.

The training offered for process automation and control covers many relatively new and very worthwhile topics, such as industrial data communications, safety instrumented system, cybersecurity, and ...

PLC Overview withApplication Example Figure 1 shows a basic process-control system building block. A processvariable, such as flow rate or gas concentration, is monitored via theinput module. The ...

ISA published Process Control Basics by George Buckbee, a process control veteran with over 25 years of practical industry experience. In this Q&A feature, Buckbee explores the focus, importance, and ...

This article discusses the basic critical knowledge every unit operator should have about automated control systems to prevent similar catastrophic events in the refinery and processing plant ...

PlantPAx process control system expansion includes integration of ICS Triplex SIL 3 fault-tolerant technology. For manufacturers looking to better integrate process control and process safety ...

According to Art Pietrzyk, product marketing manager at Rockwell Automation, there are currently several major safety solutions trends in the consumer products process industry, including integration ...