PLC and DCS Control System Services
Welcome to Control Systems Consulting, Inc. Based in Dayton OH, CSC principal Brian Smith is a degreed engineer providing design and programming services in the field of industrial process control. CSC specializes in PLC (programmable logic controller), HMI (human-machine interface) and DCS (distributed control system) services for industrial facilities. Services include system architecture design, hardware selection, control strategy development, programming, field commissioning and loop tuning.
CSC specializes in continuous process control applications including boiler control, combined-cycle power plant balance-of-plant, water/wastewater treatment, hazardous gas monitoring, wireless telemetry and more.
Services Offered
DCS, PLC and hmi PROGRAMMING
CSC provides programming services for distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and PC-based HMIs. We have extensive experience with Allen-Bradley platforms ( Logix platforms, PlantPax, Factory Talk, SLC-500, PLC-5), as well as Emerson Ovation and Siemens T3000 DCS.
LOOP TUNING
CSC provides tuning of PID + Feed-Forward control loops, applying Lambda tuning technique for self-regulating and integrating processes. Tuning experience includes boiler pressure control, steam temperature control, power plant load control, steam drum level control, and turbine bypass temperature & pressure control.
Control system documentation
CSC prepares control system documentation including control narratives, network diagrams, I/O lists, panel schematics and layouts, instrument specifications, loop diagrams, SAMA logic diagrams and functional test procedures prepared in industry-standard formats (.dwg, .pdf, .vsd, .xlsx, .docx, etc.).
Project management
Principal engineer Brian Smith is a certified PMP and has managed numerous control system and other industrial capital projects. CSC can provide project planning, scope definition, scheduling (with MS Project), RFQs, subcontractor management, cost control and reporting, commissioning coordination and project close-out.
commissioning support
CSC is highly experienced in the practice of commissioning new and modified control systems at the plant site. We prepare commissioning documentation and support loop checks, operational readiness testing and functional testing. We work side-by side with plant operators and technicians throughout the commissioning period.
Troubleshooting and training
Process control systems function at their best when plant personnel are kept informed and deficiencies are consistently addressed via detailed troubleshooting. CSC emphasizes attention-to-detail and communication with client personnel in our approach to all projects and services.