What Technologies are Used in Automated Control Systems?
Several technologies are integral to the functioning of automated control systems in catalysis:
- Sensors: These devices measure various parameters such as temperature, pressure, and concentration of reactants and products. - Actuators: These components make adjustments to the process conditions, such as altering the flow rate of reactants or controlling the temperature. - Control Algorithms: These are mathematical models and rules that decide how the actuators should respond to the sensor data. Common algorithms include PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) controllers, fuzzy logic, and machine learning models. - Data Analytics: Advanced data analytics and machine learning can predict trends and optimize processes based on historical data.
