Characterization: Measure the response of a product or process
relative to all variables.Typically used in engineering to test new designs.
Monitoring: Measure the response of a product or process relative
to key variables. Alarms are invoked when the key variables go outside prescribed
limits.
Control: Measure the response of key variables and take corrective
action when the variables go outside prescribed limits. Typically used in manufacturing,
environmental, and process control.
For Products:
• Save time by automated testing of new designs
• Access new designs by collecting more accurate data
• Understand the response of a product to various stimuli
• Document test results in less time
• Document multiple test results to satisfy the conditions of a contract
• Improve product quality with more thorough testing
For Processes:
• Maintain more accurate control over a successful process
• Improve a process by studying the collected data
• Document the effects of changing variables in a process
• Monitor a process for trends and react accordingly
A DAC system not only saves time and money but also has the potential for helping
you document a significant breakthrough -one that “makes a difference".
Applications
The following table summarizes other applications and uses for DAC equipment in
those applications to improve a product or process.
Chemistry research
• Characterize a chemical reaction
• Control chemical mix in a reaction
• Easily perform “what if’ scenarios
Energy research
• Characterize new fuels
• Monitor output of wind farms
• Control solar energy collection
Facility monitoring
• Monitor energy consumption
• Control heating/ventilation
• Switch on/off lights at night
Greenhouse
• Control watering/ humidity
Material test
• Characterize new materials
• Monitor production of plastics
• Control production variables
Mechanical test
• Monitor machinery for failures
• Test new mechanical designs
Plant research
• Control environment for better growth results
