Date: 2025 07-July 30

(Boiler) Control Tuning Talk -

Speakers

• Ranjit Rao
• Jim Hanna
• Jim Nyenhuis

Subject Matter

• They will discuss relatively simple concept
• PID tuning

Agenda

• Process control theory
• Ovation PID Configuration and Optimal Response
• Performance Monitoring
• Other

Process Control Loop Concept

Error is the difference between the process var and the set point. Error is used to calculate the control variable, which is then fed to the process.

PID: Proportional+Integral+Derivative Controller

TIL

• Boilerfolk add sulfite to feedwater to remove the chlorine.