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Below you will find white papers on topics involving process control and automation.

How Accurate Are Your HVAC Pressure Sensors?

Submitted by Ashcroft

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are the backbone of building comfort and safety. Because these systems operate continuously and consume significant energy, even small inefficiencies can drive up operating costs.

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Have You Ever Been Frustrated by Complex VFD Configurations?

Submitted by Levi Transtrum || Valin Corporation

Complex drive configurations can turn straightforward motor control installations into costly, time-consuming challenges. If you've ever struggled with getting a VFD up and running due to confusing parameter setups, or faced extended downtimes when replacing a VFD due to the complexity of replacing an old unit, Parker’s AC Series Drives offer a clear, streamlined solution for a variety of industrial applications. 

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Implementing IIoT and Managing Expectation

Submitted by Valin Corporation

There is still a sizeable gap between expectations from the end user perspective and the reality of what is possible tapping into the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Implementing the tools necessary is more than just flipping a switch.  There are specific challenges associated with this implementation; however, strategies have been developed to help bridge that gap.

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Authorized Parker Distributor

Valin is proud to be an authorized distributor of Parker Hannifin Aerospace, Engineered Materials, Filtration, Fluid Connectors and Motion Systems. Click below to learn more.

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Autonomous AI Control Service for Edge Controllers

Submitted by Yokogawa

How many of your plant processes still depend on operator tribal knowledge? Any of those operators retiring soon? Yokogawa's e-RT3 Plus utilizes Factorial Kernel Dynamic Policy Programming (FKDPP) for accelerated machine learning. It can control and autonomize areas of plant operations that have been beyond the capabilities of existing control methods and have up to now necessitated manual operation. 

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Addressing Rainwater Quality: The Critical Role of the First 1/10th Inch

Submitted by Dave Molinari || Valin Corporation

It's crucial to capture as much rainwater as possible for future use in groundwater basins. However, during storm events, the existing wastewater system can become overwhelmed. The influx of freshwater from a storm event can disrupt the wastewater treatment process, leading to an imbalance in the system.

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Optimizing Tank Heating for Industrial Processes

Submitted by Jon Irvine || Valin Corporation

Most processes in this world require some form of heat. Specifically, there is a need to heat something that resides in a tank. Water, fuel, etc... there seems to always be a need to maintain temperature or heat up product inside a tank. However, this requirement is not something to be taken lightly.

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