An enhanced Smith-Predictor-based control system for delayed MIMO processes and its use on a CSTR with multiple time-delays

Mortezaa Mohammadzaheri*, Mojtaba Ghodsi

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Abstract

This paper aims to enhance Smith-predictor-based control systems (SPCSs) for multi-input multi-output (MIMO) time delay processes. Conventional SPCSs for MIMO processes have an array of classical feedback controller(s). In practice, these controllers receive error signal(s), calculated with deducting a predicted output by a Smith predictor from a reference signal at the time of operation. Investigations on underperformance of conventional SPCSs identified two major shortcomings: (i) design of classical feedback controllers is based on trade-off, and their use may lead to winding phenomenon, these adversely influence SPCSs performance, (ii) a predicted output by a Smith predictor belongs to a time in the future and does not concurrent with the reference at the time of operation. That is, in conventional SPCSs, the control error is generated with use of two asynchronous signals. This paper proposes an enhanced SPCS design method for MIMO time-delay systems based on two enhancements to tackle the aforementioned dual shortcomings. The proposed control system evidently outperforms a conventional SPCS with internal model control (IMC) proportional-integral-derivative (PID) feedback controllers. The case study is a catalytic stirred tank reactor (CSTR) with three inputs (feed and water flow rates and auxiliary temperature), two outputs (output flow concentration and temperature) and three time delays. The presented model of the CSTR is more comprehensive than any CSTR model found in the literature.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 28th International Conference on Automation and Computing
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9798350335859
ISBN (Print)9798350335866
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 16 Oct 2023
Event28th International Conference on Automation and Computing - Aston University, Birminham, United Kingdom
Duration: 30 Aug 20231 Sept 2023
https://cacsuk.co.uk/icac2023/

Conference

Conference28th International Conference on Automation and Computing
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityBirminham
Period30/08/231/09/23
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Keywords

  • Smith Predictor
  • Time Delay System
  • CSTR
  • MIMO
  • Feedforward
  • Asynchrony

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