Title :
Integrating process and motor control
Author :
O´Hearn, Timothy L. ; De Cerff, John Som ; Miller, Sean
Author_Institution :
Linde Process Plants, Tulsa, OK, USA
Abstract :
In this paper, the authors examine the various aspects involved in the application of microprocessor-based control devices within a low-voltage motor control center (MCC) and its hardware connection to a distributed control system (DCS).
Keywords :
digital control; distributed control; electric control equipment; electric motors; machine control; microcomputer applications; power engineering computing; process control; distributed control system; hardware connection; low-voltage motor control center; microprocessor-based control devices; process/motor control integration; Contacts; Distributed control; Hardware; Industrial plants; Micromotors; Microprocessors; Motor drives; Protection; SCADA systems; Wiring;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MIA.2002.1011189