Hollerith tabulator and centrifugal pump: what they have in common
- Step 1. Hollerith tabulator — has part — Relay. Relays controlled the sorting box.
- Step 2. Relay — evolved into — Programmable logic controller. It replaced relay cabinets.
- Step 3. Programmable logic controller — is part of — Chemical plant. Process control automation.
- Step 4. Chemical plant — has part — Pipeline. Pipelines between the vessels.
- Step 5. Pipeline — has part — Centrifugal pump. Pumping stations.