Ethernet has become increasingly popular in automation, due to its easy integration with other networks but also for its low costs and commercial availability. Characteristics like real-time capabilities required in automation have also been added and now form Industrial Ethernet allowing its deployment in application areas formerly reserved for dedicated fieldbus systems. Due to the vertical i...

This paper investigates methods for tool position estimation of industrial robots. It is assumed that the motor angular position and the tool acceleration are measured. The considered observers are different versions of the extended Kalman filter as well as a deterministic observer. A method for tuning the observers is suggested and the robustness of the methods is investigated. The observers a...

Collaborative Virtual Environment concepts have been used in many systems in the past few years. Applications of such technology range from military combat simulations to various civilian commercial applications. In this paper we present a CVE prototype developed for industrial tele-training. We are showing that users can successfully control the environment through wireless input based on vide...

Demand Side Management (DSM) is a cost-effective approach to managing electricity networks, aimed at reducing capacity requirements and costs, increasing the penetration of renewable generation, power system emissions. This review article explores distinctive characteristics demand in industrial, commercial, residential sectors, their relationship successful implementation DSM. The constraints ...

The advantages of PTC for industrial processes are discussed and recent progress in catalysts, methodology and applications is critically reviewed. Various trends and new applications of commercial interest are emphasized.

Model predictive control has proved its effectiveness in many industrial applications. Predictive algorithms are available in various commercial control packages but their implementation costs could be considerable. Control of industrial processes is often realized using small industrial controllers that offer only simple control structures, like PID control loop. The aim of the paper is to der...

The energy sector holds the key in accelerating the economic growth of India. To achieve Economic Growth, we need to and have to use more and more energy to increase the pace of development. On the consumption front, the industrial sector in India is a major energy user accounting for about 52 percent of commercial energy consumption. Electrical energy and thermal energy constitutes the major o...

This position paper discusses the idea of the suitability of the Model Based User Interface Development (MB-UID) to develop commercial applications in industrial environments. Main problems, advantages, author’s experiences, and current trends are presented.