Zone Model Predictive Control with Ellipsoid Softing Target in Chemical Processes

• Published in: Processes Vol. 12; no. 8; p. 1611
• Main Author: Wan, Xin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 01.08.2024
• Subjects: Algorithms; Chemical reactions; Closed loop systems; Control algorithms; Control stability; Control tasks; Control theory; Controllers; Convexity; Design; Distance measurement; Energy consumption; Indicators; Industrial applications; Linear programming; Multivariable control; Optimization; Performance prediction; Predictive control; Process controls; Simulation; Stability criteria; Task complexity; Terminal constraints
• ISSN: 2227-9717; 2227-9717
• DOI: 10.3390/pr12081611

A zone control algorithm is proposed that considers both economic performance indicators and control performance indicators. Unlike classic set point control, zone control expands the control target into a convex set. In this study, an ellipsoid is used as the control target, and the advantages of the ellipsoid target are explained in terms of overall stability and computational load. After defining the distance measurement function and appropriate terminal constraints, an objective function that considers both control performance and optimization performance is constructed. A theoretical analysis shows that the proposed control algorithm satisfies the Lyapunov stability criterion. The superiority of the ellipsoid control target in handling complex multivariable control tasks is also demonstrated. This method has significant potential value in practical industrial applications, helping to unleash the potential control performance and economic benefits of zone control systems. Finally, the feasibility and stability of the algorithm are verified through a typical chemical process simulation.