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Loop Control

Face-off: Smith Predictor vs. deadtime compensated PID

Peter Morgan
A performance comparison of the Smith Predictor and deadtime compensated PID
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Control Talk Column

Unlocking the real value of AI, ML in process automation

Greg McMillan
How can the process industries move past the hype, and realize the potential of these two technologies for industrial plants?
U.S. election day; people at voting booth at U.S. election station with American flag in background.
Control

Embrace boring

Jim Montague
Election judging parallels process control and automation
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AI & ML

Train for digital transformation

Dustin Johnson
As manufacturers worldwide pursue digital transformation, leaders must upskill their workforces
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Control

It's our responsibility to work together

Len Vermillion
Solving daunting issues requires working together
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Loop Control

A complex DCS quandary

John Rezabek
How PID loops were enhanced, and why it’s beneficial but confusing
Control

This little instrument went to market

Len Vermillion
While automation technology seekers look to stay home
Loop Control

Deadtime compensation opportunities and realities

Peter Morgan
The benefits of implementing controller integral action by using filtered, positive feedback
Sustainability

Processing the human footprint’s impact

Len Vermillion
In Controlling the Future, Béla Lipták takes a process control-centric look at global warming and artificial intelligence
Control

Dear graduates

Len Vermillion
An open letter to our (hopefully) new process control engineers
Loop Control

Ensuring the right controller is in charge

R. Russell Rhinehart
Taking a by-the-numbers look to override control and external reset feedback