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What is the main function of a DCS in the industry?

DCS (Distributed Control System) is a computerized control system used to control the production line in the industry, controlled by one or more controllers.

Name three application areas of distributed control systems (DCS).

Electrical generation plants, environmental control systems, traffic signals.

What is a distributed control system (DCS)?

A distributed control system (DCS) refers to a control system usually of a manufacturing system, process or any kind of dynamic system, in which the controller elements are not central in location but are distributed throughout the system with each component sub-system.

When was the distributed control system (DCS) introduced?

The DCS was introduced in 1975. Signup and view all the answers

Which companies were involved in the introduction of the distributed control system (DCS)?

Both Honeywell and Japanese electrical engineering firm Yokogawa introduced the DCS. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following industries with their application of distributed control systems:

Electrical power grids = Application area of distributed control systems Environmental control systems = Application area of distributed control systems Oil refining plants = Application area of distributed control systems Pharmaceutical manufacturing = Application area of distributed control systems Signup and view all the answers

Match the following components with their role in a distributed control system (DCS):

Controller elements = Role in a distributed control system Sub-systems = Role in a distributed control system Sensor networks = Role in a distributed control system Radio signals = Role in a distributed control system Signup and view all the answers

Match the following companies with their involvement in the introduction of the distributed control system (DCS):

Honeywell = Company involved in the introduction of DCS Yokogawa = Company involved in the introduction of DCS Siemens = Company involved in the introduction of DCS ABB = Company involved in the introduction of DCS Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definition:

Distributed Control System (DCS) = Definition Client-side scripting = Definition Computerized control system = Definition General-purpose programming = Definition Signup and view all the answers

Match the following years with the introduction of the distributed control system (DCS):

1975 = Year of introduction of DCS 1980 = Year of introduction of DCS 1990 = Year of introduction of DCS 2000 = Year of introduction of DCS Signup and view all the answers

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Definition

A Distributed Control System (DCS) is a control system for manufacturing or dynamic processes where control elements are spatially distributed rather than centralized.
DCS components operate through multiple controllers, managing and regulating various sub-systems within the overall system.

Application Areas

Utilized across diverse industries for monitoring and controlling:
- Electrical generation plants
- Electrical power grids
- Environmental control systems
- Traffic and radio signal management
- Water management systems
- Oil refining and chemical processing plants
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Sensor networks
- Navigation in dry cargo and bulk oil carrier ships

History

The DCS concept was introduced in 1975.
Key contributors to its development include Honeywell and Yokogawa, a Japanese electrical engineering firm.

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Test your knowledge of Distributed Control Systems (DCS) with this quiz! Challenge yourself with questions about the components, operation, and applications of DCS in manufacturing, processes, and dynamic systems.