PROCEEDINGS OF THE ANNUAL WORKSHOP ON THE USE OF DIGITAL COMPUTERS IN PROCESS CONTROL (4th), FEBRUARY 12-14, 1969,

Abstract

Contents: Computer hardware testing (Results of vendor-user interaction); CODIL (A new language for process control programming); The design and implementation of control systems utilizing CRT display consoles; The systems contractor - Valuable professional or unnecessary middle man; Power station digital computer applications; From inspiration to reality in batch process control; Software evaluation considerations; Use of the simplex technique in achieving and maintaining near-optimal operating conditions; Analytical computer and satellite terminals; Acquisition and processing of data from pilot plants; Advanced control in the process industries; Improving performance of digital control loops; Pulse-width-modulated control; Prediction of control valve characteristics from physical equations; Excedrin headache number 1969 - remedy, expertise; Project management and computer control; Solution of process control problems by experimental methods; Monday morning quarterbacking of a batch unit computer control project.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0696178

Entities

People

  • Cecil L. Smith

Organizations

  • Louisiana State University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Digital Computers
  • Pilot Plants
  • Project Management

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Robotics and Automation.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers