regelingencontrollers

Regelingencontroller is a term used in Dutch to describe the control system component responsible for regulating one or more process variables. It computes a control signal from a setpoint and a current measurement, using a control algorithm such as PID (proportional–integral–derivative), PI, PD, on/off, or more advanced methods like model predictive control. The objective is to minimize the difference between the setpoint and the actual variable and to reject disturbances.

In practice, regelencontrollers are implemented in PLCs, distributed control systems (DCS), or embedded controllers. They can operate as a single-loop regulator or as part of a multi-variable regulation scheme (MIMO), including cascaded, feedforward, or adaptive configurations. They are connected to sensors and actuators through input/output modules and communicate with higher-level systems such as SCADA or manufacturing execution systems via industrial networks.

Key aspects include tuning, stability, robustness, and safety. Tuning adjusts controller parameters to achieve desired performance, with considerations for overshoot, settling time, and steady-state error. Features such as anti-windup, anti-aliasing, and fault detection improve reliability. Redundancy, cybersecurity, and data logging are important in industrial environments.

Common applications span process industries (chemical, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals), manufacturing, HVAC and building automation, and energy management. The term encompasses a broad class of devices and software that implement regulation strategies to maintain controlled variables within target ranges.