Title : 
Advanced Control Techniques Applied to a Fossil Power Plant
         
        
        
            Author_Institution : 
Science Applications, Inc.
         
        
        
        
        
        
            Abstract : 
The development of a detailed nonlinear first-principles simulation of a coal-fired power plant is outlined. This model is used in an investigation of the potential improvements in performance using two recently proposed multivariable control strategies: the singular value decomposition (SVD) controller and the multivariable tuning regulator. Significant performance improvements are realized using the SVD controller.
         
        
            Keywords : 
Boilers; Control systems; Power generation; Pressure control; Regulators; Spraying; Temperature control; Thermal stresses; Turbines; Valves;
         
        
        
        
            Conference_Titel : 
American Control Conference, 1984
         
        
            Conference_Location : 
San Diego, CA, USA