Computers In The Workplace

Thomas Wilson

Computers play a vital role in industrial manufacturing, like paper mills, steel mills, gas facilities, and much more. They are used to operate the plants and to be able to monitor the process. There are various types of software and programs that use an HMI and PLC to communicate and control the process. For instance, if an operator wants to open a valve 10% to gain more flow or pressure, they will use the computer's HMI to do so. It would then communicate that to the PLC and the PLC would send a signal to the valve to make the adjustment. The computer is also used to analyze historical trends and make the plant more efficient.

It is vital that the operator or employee to be computer literate so that they can understand how to operate and manipulate the system to sufficiently perform their job. From analyzing how far computers have come in the last 30 years, a lot can change in 10 more years. Computers are becoming more powerful and efficient and have a lot longer life cycle before they die. For instance, some computers can be ordered to have redundant power supplies and storage drives so that if one were to fail, the computer would still be fine and operate without a major failure. I imagine in 10 years, there will be new software that can completely automate plants and the computer will be able to perform the job of an operator. I believe this is possible because there are already systems that do this to a certain extent. Most plants can be run in auto after the operator has it in a stable condition. If the system is automated enough, an employee could be able to hit one button and the plant could completely start itself up and make full production. Also, the new VPN's and protective software is becoming more powerful against threats. It is exciting to learn new systems as they are created, and I am interested to see how impressive they can become in 10 more years.

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