Within the process industries there is a significant installed base of regulatory and
multivariable model predictive controllers. These controllers in many cases operate very …

This paper investigates the ability of a multilayer neural network to diagnose actuator faults
in a Fisher-Rosemount 667 process control valve. A software package that comes with the …

A detailed experimental study was conducted to determine the lowest detectable
compressed air leakage rate through an industrial control valve that can be reliably detected …

As modern process plants become more complex, the ability to detect and identify the faulty
operation of pneumatic control valves is becoming increasingly important. In this work, a …

Fault occurrence and machine downtime in work area is one of the major concerns in many
industries which lead to severe economic losses and causalities. The main causes behind …

Biomimicry is an approach for solving industrial challenges by studying similar cases in
nature and emulating bio-organisms' responses. Thus, it helps to solve modern day …

Test”.“IBIT). The IBIT self-testing can be initiated before the aircraft takes off or optionally,
during periodic self testing that may be run during predetermined periods such as over night …

This paper presents a review of embedded condition monitoring research carried out at
Cardiff University. A variety of application areas are described, along with a discussion of the …

In any industry, maintenance of field instruments is always challenging, as variety of
instruments are used under different operating conditions. Such existing maintenance …

This study introduces an innovative diagnostic approach for identifying gate-valve failures in
water distribution systems. By implementing high-frequency pressure sensors upstream and …