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certified service providerJune 2005
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See our previous issues :
http://www.topcontrol.com/techinfo/news.php
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Classes & seminars
Milwaukee, WI, June 6-10
EX-501-3 - Detailed Loop Analysis with ExperTune and
EX-502-3 - ExperTune Advanced Tools
You can attend both classes in 1 week from June 6 to 10.
SAIL Amsterdam 2005
From 17 to 22 August 2005, Amsterdam will be the home port to one of
the biggest maritime event in the world for the seventh time, SAIL
Amsterdam 2005. For six days, Amsterdam will be a vibrant exhibition of
historic ships and nautical heritage. During SAIL Amsterdam 2005, about
20 Tall Ships are expected in Amsterdam harbour, together with 500
historic sailing and motorboats. More information on www.sail.nl
Michel Ruel from Top Control will present the class:
ME-200-3 - Analytical methods for troubleshooting and Control loop tuning, August 22-24
The first 5 inscriptions will receive free tickets for an exclusive
Sail Amsterdam 2005 boat night tour on the 21 of August on a sailboat.
Highlight will be the special firework show at 11.30 PM.
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See our 2005 calendar, Classes & Seminars :
See at : http://www.topcontrol.com/training/tcalendar.php
Top Control the Conqueror
On May 6, at the Gala Les Pléiades, PÔLE QCA, gave its prestigious award Le conquérant
(The Conqueror) to Top Control, recognizing thus a business that has developed new markets in the
exterior of Quebec for its products or services.
http://www.pole-qca.ca/html/francais/pole_informe/calendrier_details.php?act_id=471
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Trick for this month : Synchronization?
In some processes, it is essential to synchronize loops. For example:
- when products are mixed together in a reservoir or in a static mixer;
- when an additive is added at a certain percentage of flow;
- when different parts of a process have to reach a specific value at the same time;
- etc.
When synchronizing loops, the following steps should be followed :
- verify equipments, especially the transmitter, input/output, valve or variable speed drive;
- ensure the process is linear; if not, the speed will vary accordingly to the measurement or the controller output;
- identify by tests which loop is the slowest;
- tune the slowest loop accordingly to the performance criterion selected;
- tune the other loops at the same speed.
If a performance monitoring software is used, not only usual performance indices must be used, but another indice must be added to the loop health; for each loop, the settling time will be monitored to ensure the loop remains at its speed. If the speed varies, a flag will be raised to notify that the loop does not perform anymore.
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Comments, suggestions and requests are welcomed. Please e-mail us at: info@topcontrol.com
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