A nonlinear pi(d) controller

The PID control algorithm remains the most widely used in the process industries. This is due to its simplicity (three tuning parameters, fixed structure) and its ability to satisfy the majority of process control needs. Here, a new nonlinear algorithm (the PI(D)) is presented, which maintains the simplicity of the PID, but is nevertheless able to outperform it in both load and set point changes. Tuning formulae and response curves for the PI(D) controller are presented.