ISSN:
0001-1541
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Chemical Engineering
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
A feedforward/feedback version of a single input/single output self-tuning controller has been developed and tested both via simulation studies and experiments on a section of an absorption/desorption pilot plant. The algorithm is based on the recursive least squares estimation of parameters for the linear models relating the output to the controlled input and to the disturbances; adaptation is achieved using a variable forgetting factor. The control input at each time interval is calculated using one of several single-step extended-horizon control strategies.The results show that the performance of the algorithm is insensitive to the choice of initial parameters, all of which have a readily identifiable intuitive basis. The algorithm is especially robust against deterministic disturbances (measurable and unmeasurable) and unknown and varying time delays. Computational load beyond that of a feedback-only version is minimal.
Additional Material:
8 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aic.690351110
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