Level control of coupled tanks via nested predictors

https://doi.org/10.58571/CNCA.AMCA.2022.061

Resumen: In this paper, the liquid level of a coupled tank system is regulated by using predictive control, because the process is modeled as a Two Input-Two Output system with input delays. The delays are compensated by using nested predictors, and the gains are tuned based on the Linear Quadratic Regulator approach. A comparative analysis of the proposed control is performed via simulation routines, with a state feedback and a Proportional Integral control. The results show that the state predictors are able to compensate the input delays, avoiding the overshoot.

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Cervantes-Santamaría, B., Rodríguez-Guerrero L., Pedraza-Vera, V., Santos-Sánchez, O. & López-Pérez, P. Level control of coupled tanks via nested predictors. Memorias del Congreso Nacional de Control Automático, pp. 230-237, 2022. https://doi.org/10.58571/CNCA.AMCA.2022.061

Palabras clave

Control de Procesos; Otros Tópicos Afines; Control Clásico

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