Multivariable adaptive predictive control of a binary distillation column

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Automatica

Volume 20, Issue 5, September 1984, Pages 607-620

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Abstract

This paper presents a tutorial review of an adaptive predictive control system (APCS). Special emphasis is given to the key issues involved in the practical application of APCS to real processes. These practical issues are illustrated by actual application of SISO and MIMO control of a pilot scale binary distillation column. The experimental evaluation of this method reveals the simplicity of the adaptive algorithm and its excellent performance in an industrial type environment. The experimental results easily outperformed well-tuned classical PID controllers. A brief review of other applications of adaptive control to chemical processes is also included in this paper.

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Abstract

Automatica

Automatica

Automatica

Automatica

Self-tuning PID controller

Control Eng.

On self-tuning controllers

Offset problems and K-incremental predictors in self-tuning control

Robust multivariable control of a binary distillation column

Control of a distillation column using self-tuning regulators

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Status of design methods for multivariable control

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A parameter adaptive control structure for linear multivariable system

IEEE Trans Aut. Control

Critique of chemical process control theory

AIChE J.

Some interpretations of the self-tuning controller

Adaptive control of a pilot scale distillation column

Adaptive control of nonminimum phase systems

IEEE Trans Aut. Control

Discrete-time multivariable adaptive control

IEEE Trans Aut. Control

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SIAM J. Control. Optim.

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Multivariable adaptive predictive control of a binary distillation column☆