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PLC architecture, control philosophy, instrumentation, alarms, interlocks, and data acquisition.

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Troubleshooting an Online GC Baseline Problem: A Real-World Case Study

Automation & Instrumentation Kevin Bazazzadeh Sep 23, 2026 10 min read

Control Loop Performance Diagnostics

Automation & Instrumentation Kevin Bazazzadeh Sep 18, 2026 10 min read

Alarm, Interlock or Trip?

Automation & Instrumentation Kevin Bazazzadeh Sep 4, 2026 11 min read

Where to Place the Control Thermocouple on a Heat-Traced Reactor Line

Automation & Instrumentation Kevin Bazazzadeh Aug 21, 2026 4 min read

Engineering Notes

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Engineering Note · 06

A Bypass Can Help Startup—and Defeat Control

A small bypass line around a control valve can make startup easier—but can also defeat the control strategy if left open.

Sep 21, 2026 · 1 min read