9 January 2015
The general trends in the automation of food processing have been heading towards more precise control and more information being gathered at device level. It is important for process engineers to appreciate which control structure would be most appropriate for their particular application.
Process control infrastructure has seen many advances in terms of design, efficiency and reliability, where better control has also paved the way for continuous processes, reduced waste, improved hygiene and greater efficiency. In addition, the amount of information available from local devices...