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 ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Internal controls are a major part of any modern-day entity ...

In this article, as in industry, advanced process control (APC) refers primarily to multi-variable control. Multivariable control means adjusting multiple single-loop controllers in unison, to meet ...

Discover how quality control charts help track product standards, pinpoint issues, and ensure processes meet specifications with this essential tool for quality assurance.

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 ...

As part of a financial statement audit, auditors are required to obtain an understanding of a company's internal control system. Internal control is an interconnected web of policies, procedures, ...

In process automation, an alarm is defined as an audible and/or visible means of indicating to the operator an equipment malfunction, process deviation, or abnormal condition requiring an operator ...

A research group has developed new advanced light-controlled tools that enable precise control of proteins in real time in living cells. This groundbreaking research opens doors to new methods for ...

With the continued need for shrinking pattern dimensions, semiconductor manufacturers continue to implement more complex patterning techniques, such as advanced multi-patterning, for the 10nm design ...

Translational control is a widespread means of regulating gene expression in development and cellular processes. It enables highly dynamic responses to external signals and contributes to protein ...

When customers feel that they can count on the consistent quality of your products, they're more likely to give you their repeat business. Consistent quality takes hard work, attention to detail and ...