Latest Nuclear Articles

Understanding Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

Learn about computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and how it is used in various sectors across the manufacturing industry.

December 13, 2021 by Sara McCaslin

Data Lake vs. Big Data for Industrial Applications

This article teaches the definitions of big data and data lake, how to use them together, and industrial applications.

December 09, 2021 by Antonio Armenta

AMETEK Process Instruments Launches E-Commerce Website for the U.S. Market

How could this distribution site help engineers have more access and options to equipment?

December 08, 2021 by Alessandro Mascellino

A Software Approach to Calculating Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) and Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)

MTTR and MTBF are metrics utilized to determine equipment downtime. How do you calculate these metrics, and how can a control engineer use them for machine reliability?

December 07, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich

How Remote Access is Advancing in the Process Industries

Due to the robust nature of process industries, there is a vast amount of data to read. Remote access can help parse data and has many additional benefits in these industries.

December 03, 2021 by Seth Price

Combining Two Deep Learning Models

Combining two deep learning models, otherwise known as ensemble learning, has numerous techniques. Let’s review the current techniques and their advantages and disadvantages.

December 02, 2021 by Anish Devasia

The Differences Between PLCs and RTUs

Despite the many overlaps, PLCs and RTUs are two different devices, each with specific suitable applications.

November 30, 2021 by Antonio Armenta

How to Use Data to Drive Digital Transformation

As the tangible world can be costly and consumes natural resources, digital transformation is reducing cost and providing more options to consumers. How is data driving digital transformation, and what is to come next in a digital world?

November 29, 2021 by Jeff Kerns

New Air Quality Regulations Could Impact Restrictions on Control Equipment and Monitoring Devices

What are emissions restrictions and how could they impact your control systems and monitoring devices?

November 27, 2021 by Alessandro Mascellino

Deep Learning vs. Machine Learning

Deep learning is a subset of machine learning, which is a subset of artificial intelligence. So, what makes deep learning different from machine learning?

November 26, 2021 by Anish Devasia

Three Things Control Engineers Have Been Thankful for in 2021

Let’s look back at trends in 2021 and see what has skyrocketed industrial automation in the last year.

November 25, 2021 by Aline Dias

Types of Process Manufacturing Equipment

During process manufacturing, raw materials are mixed together to create a product. This process includes many stages, and thus, copious types of equipment.

November 24, 2021 by Seth Price

What is a Remote Terminal Unit (RTU)?

Learn the basics of remote terminal units (RTUs) and how they fit into a SCADA system.

November 21, 2021 by Antonio Armenta

Introducing the Split-Range Time-Proportioning Instruction

A useful but often overlooked instruction included in Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLCs for heating and cooling.

November 19, 2021 by Dennis Lynch

Cybersecurity Platform Integrates with Asset Management to Help Enable Digital Transformation

Industrial cybersecurity solutions provider Dragos has released a new integration of its platform featuring ServiceNow capabilities.

November 18, 2021 by Alessandro Mascellino

The Importance of Utilizing Real-time Data to Control Modern Industrial Applications

Real-time data is a must for OT systems in a facility. What does real-time data look like in modern industrial applications?

November 16, 2021 by Joe Byrne, NXP Semiconductors

Process vs. Discrete Manufacturing

What are the similarities and differences between process and discrete manufacturing, and how can control engineers best equip themselves for these processes?

November 09, 2021 by Seth Price

Designing and Planning Existing Control System Upgrades

After understanding how to select the right control system, learn how to design and plan control system retrofits.

November 08, 2021 by Dennis Lynch

MIT Researchers Create a Control System to Enable Quadruped Robots to Navigate Harsh Industrial Environments

Learn about the new control system from MIT and how it could help quadrupeds and other robots traverse different types of terrain.

November 03, 2021 by Damond Goodwin

Hawk Measurement Systems Latest Instrument Displays Real-time Process Fluids

How could this component from Hawk Measurement Systems potentially help engineers with their process and calibration techniques?