Overview

A proportional, integral, derivative (PID) controller is a control loop feedback mechanism used in process control systems. A PID controller continuously calculates an error value as the difference between a desired setpoint and a measured process variable and applies a correction based on proportional, integral, and derivative terms. However they have settings that need to be configured or tuned. This webinar will explain the PID controller and some tips on how to tune the parameters in them for better control.

Speaker

Andy Clegg, ISC Ltd

Andy is managing director and a consultant control engineer for ISC Ltd. He has both wide-ranging practical experience and theoretical process control knowledge. Andy has worked in many industries, including process, petrochemical, oil and gas, power, water, marine and defence. Andy has developed his skills through the provision of consultancy and training for some of the UK’s largest companies and has a PhD in Control Engineering from Heriot-Watt University and an MEng in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from the University of Bradford. He has also worked for Marconi Command & Control Systems Ltd.

The material presented in this webinar has not been peer-reviewed. Any opinions are the presenter’s own and do not necessarily represent those of IChemE or the Process Management and Control Special Interest Group. The information is given in good faith but without any liability on the part of IChemE.

Format

A one-hour online session: 40 minutes' presentation + 20 minutes' Q&A.
Duration (for CPD recording purposes): up to one hour.

If you are recording mandatory CPD you should refer to your own regulator's requirements as recognition of CPD hours may vary.

Webinar

This webinar is free of charge and open to all to attend, but if you wish to access the slides and a recording to replay on demand then you'll need to be a member of the Process Management & Control Special Interest Group.

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