
3Ć22 Theory of Operation: Point Processing
Original Ć June 1990CE4.2:CL6211
After the DCP is in automatic mode, the transfer bias value ramps linearly
to zero, which causes a corresponding change in the IVP. In the
previous example, this would cause the IVP to ramp from 60% back
down to the desired value of 50%. The time required for the transfer bias
value to ramp to zero is tunable. A ramp time of zero will cause a bump
in the IVP when the mode is changed from manual to automatic.
When transfer bias ramping is disabled, the normal DCP bias value is
back calculated during a transfer from manual to automatic mode, and
set to a value that will achieve a bumpless transfer. Once the mode
transfer has been completed, the DCP bias value can be changed to any
desired value. Figure 3Ć9 on page 3Ć22 shows the effects of a manual to
automatic mode change on the bias and transfer ramping bias values of
a DCP.
IVP
TBIAS
Old IVP
Desired IVP
60%
50%
0%
100%
10%
Figure 3Ć9. Transfer Bias Ramping
3.3.3.2 Primary Control Algorithm Modifiers
There are several function sequence table functions, such as dead-time
compensation, that act as primary control algorithm (PCA) modifiers.
These functions modify the PCA for specific applications. Descriptions
of these functions follow.
3.3.3.2.1 Dead-time Compensation
The Dead-time Compensation function (DTC) extends the continuous
control capability of a direct control point to include processes having
significant reaction lag time compared to the dominant process time
constant. The DTC function performs a Smith Predictor dead-time
compensation algorithm, which models the process as a first order
process having a gain, a time constant, and a dead-time. A model
process variable value is then calculated, which is passed to the primary
control algorithm as a pseudo-process variable.
The DTC function compensates the process variable in a series of
calculations after alarming has been performed and the actual process
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