About Distributed Control Systems

  Distributed Control Systems : 

Distributed Control Systems : A distributed control system (DCS) refers to a control system usually of a manufacturing system[clarification needed], process or any kind of dynamic system, in which the controller elements are not central in location (like the brain) but are distributed throughout the system with each component sub-system controlled by one or more controllers.

DCS (Distributed Control System) is a computerized control system used to control the production line in the industry

The entire system of controllers is connected by networks for communication and monitoring.

DCS is a very broad term used in a variety of industries, to monitor and control distributed equipment.

    Electrical power grids and electrical generation plants

    Environmental control systems

    Traffic signals

    Radio signals

    Water management systems

    Oil refining plants

    Metallurgical process plants

    Chemical plants

    Pharmaceutical manufacturing

    Sensor networks

    Dry cargo and bulk oil carrier ships