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(d) Automatic sprinkler system for fires.
The controller is On/Off and the control i feedback with 
respect to temperature.,
M, D, A: temperature element/controller TE/C. Usually a 
bi-metallic strip that pushes the latch on the mechanism 
holding the slice of bread. The bread is released and the 
heating element de-energized when the temperature 
reaches the value set by the set point. TE/CSP
(c) Toaster.
The controller is On/Off and the control is 
feedback on the temperature variable.
M: Temperature element TE, usually a gas-filled 
bulb
D: Temperature controller TC.
A: Solenoid S that operates the heating element 
in the oven
(b) Cooking oven.
TETC
S
SP
The controller is On/Off and the control is feedback.
M: Temperature element TE in thermostat TE/C
D: Mercury switch in thermostat TE/C
A: Solenoid S that turns unit (AC/H) on and off. TE/C S
AC
/H
SP
(a) House air-conditioning/heating.
Identificaton of the M-D-A components, controller type, instrumentation diagram, and type of control.
Problem 1-1. Automation in daily life.
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Water
main
TE/C
M, D, A: temperature element/controller TE/C, a 
rod that gives to the water pressure at a set 
temperature, allowing the water to spray over the 
fire.
The controller is On/Off with single action, and 
the control is feedback.
(e) Automatic cruise speed control.
ST
SC
SP
S
Air
Engine
Transmission
M: Speed sensor and 
transmitter ST on the 
transmission
D: Speed controller SC
A: Damper on air intake to 
the engine throttles the air 
varying the power delivered 
by the engine
Controller is regulating and 
control is feedback.
(f) Refrigerator.
TE/C S
SP
M: temperature sensor TE, usually a gas-filled bulb
D: Temperature controller C, mechanically linked to the 
sensor
A: Solenoid S that turnsd the refrigeration compressor 
on and off
The controller is On/Off and the control is feedback.
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Problem 1-2. Automatic shower temperature diagram.
TETC
Hot
water
Cold
water
S
SP
M: temperature sensor TE, a gas-filled bulb
D: temperature controller TC, mechanilly integrated 
to the sensor, but with a signa output
A: solenoid operated control valve on the hot water 
line.
The cold water valve is operated manually.
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