title: Fuzzy control of multivariable process by modified error decoupling.
abstract: In this paper, a control concept for the squared (equal number of inputs and outputs) multivariable process systems is given. The proposed control system consists of two parts, single loop fuzzy controllers in each loop and a centralized decoupling unit. The fuzzy control system uses feedback control to minimize the error in the loop and the decoupler uses an adaptive technique to mitigate loop interactions. The decoupler predicts the interacting loop changes and modifies the input (error) of the loop controller. The controller was tested on the simulation model of "single component vaporizer" process. The results indicate that the decoupling controller shows better performance for set point and load changes.
authors.affiliation: Infosys Technologies Ltd., Hinjewadi, Pune, India. ssaravanan23@hotmail.com
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Saravanan
authors.forename: Shubhalaxmi
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authors.lastname: Kher
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D003198:Computer Simulation; D005246:Feedback; D017143:Fuzzy Logic; D016014:Linear Models; D009330:Nebulizers and Vaporizers; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013269:Stochastic Processes