Lecture-24 September 09-2020 - MA - 2020-2021

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Feedforward Control

 Objective - anticipate the effect of disturbances that


will upset the process by sensing and compensating
for them before they affect the process
 Mathematical model captures the effect of the
disturbance on the process
 Complete compensation for the disturbance is difficult
due to variations, imperfections in the mathematical
model and imperfections in the control actions
 Usually combined with regulatory control
 Regulatory control and feedforward control are more
closely associated with process industries
Feedforward Control
Combined with Feedback Control
Feedforward Control
Combined with Feedback Control
Steady-State Optimization

Class of optimization techniques in which the


process exhibits the following characteristics:
1. Well-defined index of performance (IP)
2. Known relationship between process variables
and IP
3. System parameter values that optimize IP can be
determined mathematically
 Open-loop system
 Optimization techniques include differential calculus,
mathematical programming, etc.
Steady State (Open-Loop)
Optimal Control
Steady-State Optimization Limitations

It works successfully when there are no


disturbances that invalidate the known relationship
between process parameters and process
performance.
Adaptive Control
 Because steady-state optimization is open-loop, it cannot
compensate for disturbances
 Adaptive control is a self-correcting form of optimal control
that includes feedback control
 Measures the relevant process variables during
operation (feedback control)
 Uses a control algorithm that attempts to optimize some
index of performance (optimal control)
Adaptive Control Operates in a
Time-Varying Environment
 Adaptive control is distinguished from feedback control
and steady-state optimal control by its unique capability
to cope with a time-varying environment.
 The environment changes over time and the changes
have a potential effect on system performance
 If the control algorithm is fixed, the system may perform
quite differently in one environment than in another
 An adaptive control system is designed to compensate
for its changing environment by altering some aspect of
its control algorithm to achieve optimal performance
Three Functions in Adaptive Control
1. Identification function – current value of IP is
determined based on measurements of process
variables
2. Decision function – decide what changes should be
made to improve system performance
 Change one or more input parameters
 Alter some internal function of the controller
3. Modification function – implement the decision
function
 Concerned with physical changes (hardware
rather than software)
Adaptive Control System
Adaptive Control Example
 It is most applicable at levels 2 and 3.
 In adaptive control machining, the changes in process
variables such as cutting force, power and vibration are
used to effect control over process parameters such as
cutting speed and feed rate.
On-Line Search Strategies
 Special class of adaptive control in which the
decision function cannot be sufficiently defined
 Relationship between input parameters and IP is
not known, or not known well enough to
implement the previous form of adaptive control
 Instead, experiments are performed on the process
 Small systematic changes are made in input
parameters to observe effects
 Based on observed effects, larger changes are made
to drive the system toward optimal performance
On-Line Search Strategies
 These are rarely used in discrete product
manufacturing industries but more common in the
continuous process industries.

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