The document discusses PID control and tuning methods. It explains that most manufacturing plants use distributed control systems with PID algorithms for process control. The PID algorithm has been used for over 100 years and is considered the best controller, though it is linear which does not reflect the nonlinear nature of real-life processes. The document then provides an example of using the step change method to tune a temperature controller by adjusting the controller output and observing the process response. Based on the response, tuning parameters of gain, integral time and derivative time are estimated and entered into the controller to improve stability.
2. Importance of PID control
Review the basics of PID control
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3. Today, most manufacturing plants use DCS
(Distributed Control System) for process
control.
DCS manufacturers use PID algorithm for
control.
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4. PID algorithm goes back more than a 100
years and is considered to be the Best
controller.
PID algorithm has one major draw back;
It is linear. Life is NOT
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5. The following abbreviations are used in the
PID controller.
P Proportional ( = 100/Gain)
I Integral ( = 1/Reset)
D Derivative ( = Rate = Preact)
Error = SP - PV
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7. Scenario : Step Change Method
You are asked to look at a tuning for a Temp.
Controller that is not stable.
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8. Step 1:
You ask the operator to place the loop in
Manual (Output = 30%).
Temperature lines out at ~ 150 deg C
(range = 0-300 deg C).
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9. Step 2:
After a while you ask the operator to raise the
output to 40 %.
You wait until Temp. lines out at 180 deg C.
Based on the controller response, estimate
the tuning parameters.
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10. Step Change Response
30 %
40 %
150 deg C
180 deg C
Minutes
0 1 2 3 4
Dead time
Cycle time
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11. Calculate System Parameters:
Gain = % Manipulated / % Measured
=(40-30) % / ((180 150) / 300) %
= 10 / 10 = 1.0 P
Response time = 2 minutes I
Dead time = 1 minute D
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12. Enter Controller Parameters (For Honeywell
DCS):
Set the PID parameters to 50 % of the estimate;
Overall Gain, K = 0.5
Integral Time, T1 = 1.0 minute
Derivative Time, T2 = 0.5 minute
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13. Tips:
Most loops do NOT require derivative action.
Be conservative, plan for some upsets.
Listen to the operators.
Are you tuning the Right loop?
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