Usually, the design of control systems is based on proportional control. The main difference between a proportional controller and a proportional plus derivative controller is that the latter has a derivative section added. According to Cooper (2007), this derivative action is responsive to the rate of change of the error signal. In order to compare the two, it is important to examine the characteristics and mode of operation of each, as well as their industrial application.
Proportional Controller
Of all controllers used in control systems, the proportional controller is the most simple. In this method of control, the control system behaves in a manner that ...