Lee Payne
Articles
PID, APC
August 17, 2017
Know when to use open- or closed-loop control
Open-loop controls and closed-loop controls each have unique situations where they are needed and the operator needs to know the setting and the situation before deciding on which one to use.
By Lee Payne
PID, APC
October 30, 2014
Tuning PID loops for level control
One-in-four control loops are regulating level, but techniques for tuning PID controllers in these integrating processes are not widely understood.
By Lee Payne
PID, APC
July 1, 2014
Tuning PID control loops for fast response
When choosing a PID tuning strategy for a specific control loop, it's important to match the technique to the needs of that loop & the larger process.
By Lee Payne
Process Instrumentation and Sensors
December 3, 2013
Tuning surge tank level control loops
This type of PID loop has a different objective than most, which calls for a different strategy.
By Lee Payne