Ladjouzi, SamirGrouni, Said2021-01-112021-01-1120200016-0032https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfranklin.2020.02.027https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0016003220301113https://dspace.univ-boumerdes.dz/handle/123456789/6109The work presented in this paper presents the use of a single memory neuron to find optimal gains for a PID controller. The adopted strategy with the principal equations is discussed. The efficiency of the proposed method is shown for two usual problems which frequently occur in the industry: a single tank and a boiler and heat exchanger applications. A comparison with the Ziegler–Nichols method is presented in order to prove the effectiveness of our approachenElectric control equipmentProportional control systemsOptimal gainPID controllersArticle