Avoid these top-10 instrumentation headaches

摘要

Control systems play a vital role in all aspects of modern living, from helping us drive our cars, to safely running large petrochemical complexes and power stations. According to recent industry research, instrumentation is the biggest spend item in plants. In 2010, capital expenditure for buying new instruments was estimated at $5 billion, with maintenance and operation costs projected to reach $4.9 billion.