Limits on agent actions
- Action ranges for setpoints
- Limits on change in the action per step
Limits on process variables
- Setting operational limits
- Optimizing resource usage
Human intervention
- Alarms to operators
- On-off button (cascade mode)
By implementing guardrails, the RL system can enhance safety. Here’s how:
Constantly monitoring
The RL agent can alert early in case of any unexpected outcomes.
Constantly adapting
The RL agent adjusts with changes in plant conditions, sensors, etc. to improve reliability by actively keeping the process in a desired state.
Better system understanding
Improved process understanding by revisiting existing control, adding new alarms, and adding new setpoints tested by the RL agent.