Optimized control strategy based on EPCH and DBMP algorithms for quadruple-tank liquid level system. (February 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Meng, Xiangxiang; Yu, Haisheng; Zhang, Jie; Yan, Kejia
• Is Part Of: Journal of process control. Volume 110(2022)
• Page Start: 121
• Page End: 132
• Publication Date: 2022-02
• Subjects: QTLLS -- State EPCH control -- DBMP control -- Optimized function; Process control -- Periodicals; Fabrication -- Contrôle -- Périodiques; Process control; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 660.281
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jprocont.2021.12.008
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0959-1524

Abstract

Abstract: According to the actual production requirements in process control, this paper proposes an optimized control strategy for the quadruple-tank liquid level system (QTLLS). Firstly, using the Bernoulli's law and mass conservation principle, the dynamic mathematical model of QTLLS is established and linearized. Secondly, the state error port controlled Hamiltonian (EPCH) controller is designed by Hamiltonian system model construction which utilize the Hamiltonian principle, and a disturbance observer(DOB) is chosen to compensate disturbances impact. Thirdly, a deadbeat model predictive (DBMP) control algorithm with discrete-time disturbance observer (DTDOB) is proposed. Finally, in order to establish an optimized control strategy, an optimized function is proposed, which can give full play to the advantages of DBMP-OB algorithm with fast dynamic response and EPCH-OB algorithm with good steady-state performance. A wealth of results from simulation and experimental fully confirm the superiority of the proposed control strategies compare with proportional–integral–derivative (PID) control and sliding mode control (SMC). Moreover, the proposed optimized control strategy has been realized position control, tracking control and disturbance compensation control in this paper. It meets the needs of production and has great industrial application prospects. Highlights: Utilizing the Hamiltonian principle, the state error port controlled Hamiltonian controller with disturbance observer (EPCH-OB) is designed. A deadbeat model predictive control algorithm with discrete-time disturbance observer (DBMP-OB) is proposed. An optimized function is selected, which can give full play to the advantages of DBMP-OB algorithm with fast dynamic response and EPCH-OB algorithm with good steady-state response, so as to propose an optimized control strategy.