Today on Hackaday Dictionary, we’re going to talk about the two basic types of control systems: open-loop and closed-loop. We’ll describe the differences between them and explore the various ...

Many variables There are many variables to consider when deciding between an open-loop or closed-loop heating control system for an industrial application. Both methods offer great benefits, but ...

Open loop cooling systems use water to cool engines directly, while closed-loop systems use marine coolant and a heat exchanger to keep engines cool.

So the question is this: is an open-loop system more valuable than a closed-loop system if it means having more control over the process? Does it depend entirely on the process in question?

A feedback-control system with open-loop gain of 1 and phase of –180° degrees oscillates when you close the loop around it. A gain stage in the controller allows you to move the open-loop magnitude ...

Applying the principles of closed loop PID control to your system fan requirements will eliminate many problems down the road. Darrin Vallis is a principal field applications engineer at Cypress ...