Implementation of an inverse-model-based control strategy using neural networks on a partially simulated exothermic reactor

Recently, the use of control strategies based upon inverse process models for non-linear systems has been found promising. The requirement of a true analytical inverse can be avoided when neural network models are used; they have the ability to approximate both the forward and the inverse system dyn...

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Main Authors: Hussain, Mohd Azlan, Kershenbaum, L.S.
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Published: Elsevier 2000
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description Recently, the use of control strategies based upon inverse process models for non-linear systems has been found promising. The requirement of a true analytical inverse can be avoided when neural network models are used; they have the ability to approximate both the forward and the inverse system dynamics. Although many simulation studies have illustrated the use of neural network inverse models for control, very few on-line applications have been reported. This paper describes a novel implementation of a neural network inverse-model based control method on a experimental system-a partially simulated reactor, designed to test the use of such non-linear algorithms. The implementation involved the control of the reactor temperature in the face of set point changes and load disturbances despite the existence of significant plant/model mismatch. Comparison was also made with conventional PID cascade control in several cases. The results obtained show the capability of these neural-network-based controllers and, incidentally, point out the differences between simulation studies and on-line experimental tests. Since the system in this study was only mildly non-linear, in some cases, the performance was comparable to that achieved by classical controllers while in other cases an improved control was achieved. Recently, the use of control strategies based upon inverse process models for non-linear systems has been found promising. The requirement of a true analytical inverse can be avoided when neural network models are used; they have the ability to approximate both the forward and the inverse system dynamics. Although many simulation studies have illustrated the use of neural network inverse models for control, very few on-line applications have been reported. This paper describes a novel implementation of a neural network inverse-model based control method on a experimental system - a partially simulated reactor, designed to test the use of such non-linear algorithms. The implementation involved the control of the reactor temperature in the face of set point changes and load disturbances despite the existence of significant plant/model mismatch. Comparison was also made with conventional PID cascade control in several cases. The results obtained show the capability of these neural-network-based controllers and, incidentally, point out the differences between simulation studies and on-line experimental tests. Since the system in this study was only mildly non-linear, in some cases, the performance was comparable to that achieved by classical controllers while in other cases an improved control was achieved.
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spelling um.eprints-70912021-02-10T03:31:40Z http://eprints.um.edu.my/7091/ Implementation of an inverse-model-based control strategy using neural networks on a partially simulated exothermic reactor Hussain, Mohd Azlan Kershenbaum, L.S. TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) TP Chemical technology Recently, the use of control strategies based upon inverse process models for non-linear systems has been found promising. The requirement of a true analytical inverse can be avoided when neural network models are used; they have the ability to approximate both the forward and the inverse system dynamics. Although many simulation studies have illustrated the use of neural network inverse models for control, very few on-line applications have been reported. This paper describes a novel implementation of a neural network inverse-model based control method on a experimental system-a partially simulated reactor, designed to test the use of such non-linear algorithms. The implementation involved the control of the reactor temperature in the face of set point changes and load disturbances despite the existence of significant plant/model mismatch. Comparison was also made with conventional PID cascade control in several cases. The results obtained show the capability of these neural-network-based controllers and, incidentally, point out the differences between simulation studies and on-line experimental tests. Since the system in this study was only mildly non-linear, in some cases, the performance was comparable to that achieved by classical controllers while in other cases an improved control was achieved. Recently, the use of control strategies based upon inverse process models for non-linear systems has been found promising. The requirement of a true analytical inverse can be avoided when neural network models are used; they have the ability to approximate both the forward and the inverse system dynamics. Although many simulation studies have illustrated the use of neural network inverse models for control, very few on-line applications have been reported. This paper describes a novel implementation of a neural network inverse-model based control method on a experimental system - a partially simulated reactor, designed to test the use of such non-linear algorithms. The implementation involved the control of the reactor temperature in the face of set point changes and load disturbances despite the existence of significant plant/model mismatch. Comparison was also made with conventional PID cascade control in several cases. The results obtained show the capability of these neural-network-based controllers and, incidentally, point out the differences between simulation studies and on-line experimental tests. Since the system in this study was only mildly non-linear, in some cases, the performance was comparable to that achieved by classical controllers while in other cases an improved control was achieved. Elsevier 2000 Article PeerReviewed Hussain, Mohd Azlan and Kershenbaum, L.S. (2000) Implementation of an inverse-model-based control strategy using neural networks on a partially simulated exothermic reactor. Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 78 (A2). pp. 299-311. ISSN 0263-8762, DOI https://doi.org/10.1205/026387600527167 <https://doi.org/10.1205/026387600527167>. https://doi.org/10.1205/026387600527167 doi:10.1205/026387600527167
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TP Chemical technology
Hussain, Mohd Azlan
Kershenbaum, L.S.
Implementation of an inverse-model-based control strategy using neural networks on a partially simulated exothermic reactor
title Implementation of an inverse-model-based control strategy using neural networks on a partially simulated exothermic reactor
title_full Implementation of an inverse-model-based control strategy using neural networks on a partially simulated exothermic reactor
title_fullStr Implementation of an inverse-model-based control strategy using neural networks on a partially simulated exothermic reactor
title_full_unstemmed Implementation of an inverse-model-based control strategy using neural networks on a partially simulated exothermic reactor
title_short Implementation of an inverse-model-based control strategy using neural networks on a partially simulated exothermic reactor
title_sort implementation of an inverse model based control strategy using neural networks on a partially simulated exothermic reactor
topic TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
TP Chemical technology
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