Experiment-specific optimization of temperature control using auto-tuning

The temperature of a process has a significant influence on its speed. In chemical synthesis, but above all in catalysis research, it is therefore fundamentally important to be able to determine the temperature profile of a process as accurately as possible. If reactions with gases have to take place, they are normally carried out in a pressure reactor. The temperature profile of such a reactor is difficult to control and therefore places increased demands on the control system. However, the requirements can be met using PID control and optimized control parameters. The principle and benefits of PID control and the optimization of the PID parameters using auto-tuning are explained.