SV-AME-L4.3

PID control and process control applications

SV-AME-M4 · Instrumentation and control · SV-AME-M4-A Sensors for temperature, pressure, level and flow, control loop fundamentals, and PID and process control applications.

Tuning explains why a loop hunts or never quite reaches set point. This lesson covers **P, PI and PID action**, two-step and modulating control, **cascade and split-range** loops, and **engine speed and CPP pitch control**.

Independent study. xplor is not an accredited training provider and awards no certificate or Certificate of Competency. You must complete the MCA-approved Applied Marine Engineering module at an approved training provider and pass the corresponding MCA Small Vessel Competency examination for it to count towards an SV Chief Engineer CoC. AI-drafted content pending subject-matter-expert review.