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

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 ...

Born in Rizhao, China, Qin overcame early hardships during the Cultural Revolution to pursue higher education at Tsinghua ...

Process Engineering encompasses the analysis, modeling, simulation, optimization, design, control and operation of process systems, from micro-sized systems to huge industrial facilities. Many ...

Human failures and limitations were no doubt a motivating factor for developing automated control systems. Control systems can act reliably, fast and effectively 24/7. Pneumatic and hydraulic ...

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 ...

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 ...

Advanced MPC systems help food manufacturers optimize complex processes, reduce waste and maintain consistent product quality ...

Batch remains advantageous for development, variable demand, and bounded risk, benefiting from natural hold points, simpler investigations, and lower upfront capital, despite longer lead times and ...

The refining and petrochemical industry is reliant on improving return on assets and lowering operating costs to be competitive. In these challenging times, doing more with less is essential to ...