Control of Neutralization Process Using Soft Computing

A novel model-based nonlinear control strategy is proposed using an experimental pH neutralization process. The control strategy involves a non linear neural network (NN) model, in the context of internal model control (IMC). When integrated into the internal model control scheme, the resulting cont...

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Main Authors: G. Balasubramanian, N. Sivakumaran, T. K. Radhakrishnan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: IFSA Publishing, S.L. 2008-03-01
Series:Sensors & Transducers
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Online Access:http://www.sensorsportal.com/HTML/DIGEST/march_08/P_245.pdf
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Summary:A novel model-based nonlinear control strategy is proposed using an experimental pH neutralization process. The control strategy involves a non linear neural network (NN) model, in the context of internal model control (IMC). When integrated into the internal model control scheme, the resulting controller is shown to have favorable practical implications as well as superior performance. The designed model based online IMC controller was implemented to a laboratory scaled pH process in real time using dSPACE 1104 interface card. The responses of pH and acid flow rate shows good tracking for both the set point and load chances over the entire nonlinear region.
ISSN:2306-8515
1726-5479