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December 2005

In this issue

puce Classes and seminars
puce About us
puce Trick of the month
puce To contact us

See our previous issues :
http://www.topcontrol.com/techinfo/news.php



Classes & seminars

Seminar on Process Optimization and Performance Assessment Techniques Using PlantTriage
January 23-24, Houston,TX

Seminar on advanced tools in process control
January 25-26-27, Houston, TX

PID Loop Tuning
February 2, Moncton, NB
February 22, Ottawa, ON

Seminar on modern control methods
February 14-15-16, Vancouver, BC


About us

See our new calendar for 2006

See at : http://www.topcontrol.com/training/tcalendar.php

We offer a new 1-day class LT-110-1 PID Loop Tuning and
a new 2-day seminar PC-600-2 Process Control Basics for Non-Specialists.



Trick of the month : Period of the ocsillations

When a control loop oscillates, it is possible to determine if the oscillations come from the loop itself or from the process. Indeed, if one places the loop in manual mode and that the oscillations persist, those extremely probably come from the process or of another loop, unless the positioner is the cause.

Where the oscillations come from?
If the period is 24h, there is high probability that the temperature (sunning) external is in question. If the period is a multiple (hours or minutes, e.g. 5 min) it is probable that a timer is in cause (for example for counter-current cleaning) particularly if the form of oscillations is rather square or a peak.

Finally, the period of the oscillations is also a guide as for their origin, for example summarily:

  • very short period of a few milliseconds, mechanical problem
  • period of a few seconds, flow or pressure loop
  • period of a few minutes, level or temperature loop
  • etc.


To contact us

Comments, suggestions and requests are welcomed. Please e-mail us at: info@topcontrol.com

You are welcomed to visit our web site :http://www.topcontrol.com

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