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Process variable

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In control theory, a process variable (PV; also process value or process parameter) is the current measured value of a particular part of a process which is being monitored or controlled. An example of this would be the temperature of a furnace. The current temperature is the process variable, while the desired temperature is known as the setpoint (SP).[1]

Control system use#edit

Block diagram of a negative feedback control system used to maintain PV = SP
Block diagram of a negative feedback control system used to maintain PV = SP Image: source and license

Measurement of process variables is essential in control systems to controlling a process. The value of the process variable is continuously monitored so that control may be exerted.

Four commonly measured variables that affect chemical and physical processes are: pressure, temperature, level and flow,[citation needed] but there are in fact a large number of measurement quantities which, for international purposes, use the International System of Units (SI)

The SP-PV error is used to exert control on a process so that the value of PV equals the value of the SP. A classic use of this is in the PID controller.

References#edit

  1. ^ B. Wayne Bequette (2003). Process Control: Modeling, Design, and Simulation. Prentice Hall Professional. p. 5. ISBN 9780133536409.
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