Title :
Quantitative Feedback Design for a Benchmark Quadruple-Tank Process
Author :
Alavi, S.M. ; Hayes, Martin J.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electron. & Comput. Eng., Limerick Univ.
Abstract :
In this paper level control for a quadruple-tank process with variable nonlinear zero dynamics is considered. This provides a nice benchmark problem that illustrates some of the challenges posed by complex interconnected systems for linear design paradigms. A quantitative feedback theory (QFT) methodology is used to provide robust control of the water level in the lower two tanks. The linear design is validated on the nonlinear system model
Keywords :
benchmark testing; feedback; linear systems; nonlinear control systems; nonlinear dynamical systems; QFT methodology; benchmark problem; level control; linear design paradigm; nonlinear system model; nonlinear zero dynamics; quadruple-tank process; quantitative feedback theory; Complexity; Interconnected Systems; Quadruple-tank process; Quantitative Feedback Theory (QFT);
Conference_Titel :
Irish Signals and Systems Conference, 2006. IET
Conference_Location :
Dublin
Print_ISBN :
0-86341-665-9
