Chapter 5

Process Controllers

Abstract

This chapter discusses the basic elements for analogue control systems of on–off control, proportional control, derivative control, integral control, PID control and tuning. Also discussed is an introduction to digital control systems. Fuzzy logic control systems and neural networks are also introduced, and applications given.

Keywords

Analogue and digital control systems; fuzzy logic; neural networks

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