This book provides the knowledge to eliminate the misunderstandings, realize the difference between theoretical and industrial application of PID [proportional-integral-derivative] control, address practical difficulties, improve field automation system design, use the latest PID features, and ultimately get the best tuning settings that enables the PID to achieve its full potential.

The book provides up to date comprehensive concepts and extensive details on the practical application of not only the PID but all of the automation system components that affect loop performance from a user’s viewpoint that is not available elsewhere in the literature. The book starts with a summary of the essential fundamentals.

The book contains 15 chapters and 13 appendices. Each chapter is summarized with the key points Greg makes to improve your knowledge of how to drive performance improvements.

Here’s a list of the 15 chapters:

1. Fundamentals
2. Unified Methodology
3. Performance Criteria
4. Effect of Process Dynamics
5. Effect of Controller Dynamics
6. Effect of Measurement Dynamics
7. Effect of Valve and Variable Frequency Drive Dynamics
8. Effect of Disturbances
9. Effect of Nonlinearities
10. Effect of Interactions
11. Cascade Control
12. Advanced Regulatory Control
13. Process Control Improvement
14. Auto Tuners and Adaptive Control
15. Batch Optimization

Building on the knowledge and experience of Greg’s long and successful career, he hopes this book will provide you with best practices to carry forward in your organization. This is a unique opportunity to learn from a true industry leader.