There are countless KPIs for identifying underperforming PID loops—but one of the most revealing is often overlooked: the amount of time operators spend “babysitting” a controller. Loops that are unstable, noisy, or unpredictable tend to draw repeated operator intervention, effectively overriding automation in an effort to manage volatility and reduce perceived risk. These patterns offer powerful clues about hidden control issues that traditional KPIs miss. Wouldn’t it be valuable to know which controllers demand the most operator attention—and why?
Designed for both corporate and plant engineers, this session will reveal:
- Why operator interventions are a powerful indicator of underlying control problems that may not appear in conventional KPIs.
- How to quantify operator interaction and trace it back to root cause, including tuning issues, equipment malfunctions, and process disturbances.
- How to use these insights to prioritize corrective actions, enhance controller reliability, and improve overall plant safety and performance.