Regulierungslauf

Regulierungslauf is a term used in control engineering to describe a phase or procedure in which a regulator or control loop operates to bring a process variable toward a desired setpoint. The concept is applicable during commissioning, maintenance, or routine operation, and may refer to both manual and automated runs. In many contexts, it denotes a controlled test or gradual operation sequence used to assess and improve the performance of a regulation system.

During a Regulierungslauf, the controller parameters (such as proportional, integral, and derivative gains in a PID controller) are adjusted and the system's dynamic response is observed. Typical actions include applying step or ramp changes to the setpoint or disturbances, recording the resulting output, and evaluating metrics such as rise time, overshoot, settling time, and steady-state error. Safety limits, anti-wwindup measures, and disturbance rejection are usually considered to ensure stable operation.

Applications span various process industries and automation domains. In manufacturing and process control, Regulierungsläufe are used for calibrating temperature, pressure, level, or flow loops. They are common during initial commissioning of new control loops, after sensor or actuator changes, and in periodic tuning to maintain performance. With the rise of digital control, Regulierungsläufe can be simulated in a model of the process before real-world execution, reducing risk and downtime.

In summary, a Regulierungslauf is a controlled run of a regulation system aimed at achieving reliable, accurate, and robust control through systematic testing and parameter adjustment. It emphasizes transient behavior, stability, and adherence to performance criteria.