Development of a Multivariable Forward Modeling Controller
Abstract
The Forward Modeling Controller (FMC), a recently developed model-based predictive digital controller for single-input, single-output processes, is extended to multiinput, multioutput processes. The multivariable FMC is a promising approach to the control of complex industrial processes with many inputs and outputs. The theory presented in this paper includes stability analysis plus other features necessary for robustness in industrial control. The controller has only two types of adjustments: a robustness/performance setting for each controller variable and the controller sample interval. The performance of the multivariable FMC is demonstrated on a distillation column simulation and is compared with the performance of the Dynamic Matrix Controller.
Recommended Citation
K. T. Erickson and R. E. Otto, "Development of a Multivariable Forward Modeling Controller," Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, vol. 30, no. 3, pp. 482 - 490, American Chemical Society (ACS), Mar 1991.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1021/ie00051a008
Department(s)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Control Equipment; Control Systems, Digital; Control Systems, Multivariable; Distillation Equipment -- Control; System Stability; Dynamic Matrix Controller; Feedforward Control; Forward Modeling Controller (FMC); Multivariable Forward Modeling Controller; Process Control
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0888-5885
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 1991 American Chemical Society (ACS), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Mar 1991
