Recent successful fuzzy logic applications in industrial automation

Author

von Altrock, C. ; Gebhardt, Johann

Author_Institution

INFORM Germany, Aachen, Germany

Volume

3

fYear

1996

fDate

8-11 Sep 1996

Firstpage

1845

Abstract

In this paper we review eight recent applications of fuzzy logic in industrial automation. All applications used the so-called “fuzzy programmable logic controller (PLC)”, an innovative hardware platform that merges fuzzy logic and traditional automation techniques. Following a quick overview on the fuzzy PLC, we discuss the applications and focus on how fuzzy logic enabled a superior solution compared to conventional techniques. We quantify the benefit of fuzzy PLC in cost saving or quality improvement

Keywords

cost-benefit analysis; economics; fuzzy control; fuzzy logic; industrial control; programmable controllers; building climate control; cost saving; crane control; fuzzy PLC; fuzzy control; fuzzy logic; hydraulic press control; industrial automation; multivariable control; plastic moulding machines; programmable logic controller; quality improvement; tunnel inspection robots; waste incineration plants; waste water treatment; wind energy converter control; Automatic control; Automation; Fuzzy control; Fuzzy logic; Industrial control; Mathematical model; Process control; Programmable control; Supervisory control; Three-term control;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Fuzzy Systems, 1996., Proceedings of the Fifth IEEE International Conference on

Conference_Location

New Orleans, LA

Print_ISBN

0-7803-3645-3

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/FUZZY.1996.552661

Filename

552661