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This study presents a novel method for identifying process dynamics using a relay with hysteresis to estimate unknown model parameters. The approach enhances accuracy and noise reduction for stable and unstable systems with time delays.

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Area of Science:

  • Control Engineering
  • Process Identification
  • System Dynamics

Background:

  • Accurate process model identification is crucial for effective control system design.
  • Existing methods often struggle with measurement noise and time delays in real-time systems.
  • Characterizing both stable and unstable dynamics, including second-order systems, remains a challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a robust method for identifying process dynamics, including stable/unstable and time-delayed systems.
  • To estimate unknown process model parameters using a limit cycle generated by a relay with hysteresis.
  • To address the impact of measurement noise on process identification.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing a relay with hysteresis to induce a limit cycle output for parameter estimation.
  • Deriving state-space based generalized analytical expressions for accurate model identification.
  • Developing a multiloop control strategy to mitigate measurement noise and recover the limit cycle.

Main Results:

  • Accurate identification of first-order and second-order (overdamped/underdamped) process dynamics with time delay.
  • Demonstrated robustness against measurement noise through the use of hysteresis and a novel control strategy.
  • Validated effectiveness for systems with and without zeros via simulation.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed relay-based identification method provides accurate and noise-resilient estimation of process dynamics.
  • The developed analytical expressions and control strategy offer a significant improvement for real-time system identification.
  • This technique is effective for a wide range of process models, including those with time delays and zeros.