Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) control is the workhorse control algorithm for process manufacturers. When tuned properly, it seeks to move a loop's process variable (PV) to the setpoint (SP) as quickly as possible without overshoot or instability. But, in some...
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Control Valve Impact on Process Variability
The March/April edition of Intech magazine features an article by ModelingAndControl.com's Greg McMillan--Key design components of final control elements. The article is derived from Greg's new book, Essentials of Modern Measurements and Final Elements in the Process...
Modeling and Control Analysis Brings Big Capital Savings
Wow, what a fast and furious week... I'll close the week by highlighting a recent article by ModelingAndControl.com's Greg McMillan. He coauthors the article, Virtual Plant Provides Real Insights, which appears in the January 2009 edition of Chemical Processing...
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