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Identification and control of a multiplace hyperbaric chamber.
Luis Gracia1, Carlos Perez-Vidal2, Jose M de Paco3
1Instituto IDF, Universitat Politècnica de València, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain.
Plos One
|August 4, 2018
Summary
Automated multiplace hyperbaric chambers achieve precise pressure control and repeatability. This system enhances patient treatment with advanced tools and has been in successful clinical use since 2015.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Control Systems Engineering
Background:
- Multiplace hyperbaric chambers require precise pressure control for patient safety and treatment efficacy.
- Manual operation of hyperbaric chambers can lead to inconsistencies and limitations in treatment protocols.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate an automated control system for a multiplace hyperbaric chamber.
- To implement advanced treatment functionalities like Pause and Alleviation procedures.
- To ensure precise pressure profile tracking and high repeatability in chamber operations.
Main Methods:
- System modeling and identification of the hyperbaric chamber dynamics.
- Design and calculation of a zero-pole cancellation regulator for precise control.
- Implementation and experimental validation of the automated control system.
Main Results:
- The automated system demonstrated excellent pressure profile tracking and repeatability.
- Successful integration of advanced treatment tools, including Pause and Alleviation.
- The automated chamber has been in continuous clinical use since 2015, treating over 40 patients daily.
Conclusions:
- The proposed automation provides a robust and reliable control solution for multiplace hyperbaric chambers.
- The system enhances therapeutic capabilities and operational efficiency in hyperbaric medicine.
- The long-term clinical application validates the effectiveness and safety of the automated system.
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