Title :
Application of efficient nonlinear predictive control to a hot strip finishing mill
Author :
Bulut, B. ; Ordys, A.W. ; Grimble, M.J.
Author_Institution :
Ind. Control Unit, Strathclyde Univ., Glasgow, UK
Abstract :
The application of the efficient nonlinear predictive control algorithms, emerging from recent research, to hot strip finishing mills is discussed. The method of controlling profile is based on explicit manipulation of the strip thickness across its width. An efficient model-based predictive control algorithm is employed to generate the control signal for the stands and to coordinate the stands for optimal profile and shape control. Simulation results are presented to demonstrate the performance of the proposed coordinated control scheme.
Keywords :
hot rolling; nonlinear control systems; predictive control; rolling mills; coordinated control scheme; hot strip finishing mill; model-based predictive control algorithm; nonlinear predictive control; optimal profile; shape control; strip thickness; Finishing; Milling machines; Optimal control; Prediction algorithms; Predictive control; Predictive models; Shape control; Signal generators; Strips; Thickness control;
Conference_Titel :
Control Applications, 2002. Proceedings of the 2002 International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7386-3
DOI :
10.1109/CCA.2002.1040215
