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  • Control Systems Engineering
  • Automation and Process Control
  • Fractional-Order Systems

Background:

  • Traditional PID controllers struggle with complex dynamics and disturbances.
  • Fractional-order controllers offer enhanced flexibility but require sophisticated tuning methods.
  • Accurate automatic tuning is crucial for robust industrial process control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a modified fractional-order relay-based auto-tuning method for PIλD controllers.
  • To improve the accuracy and stability of control systems, especially under load disturbances.
  • To leverage fractional calculus for enhanced controller performance.

Main Methods:

  • A modified relay incorporating a series PIλ controller was utilized.
  • Limit cycle parameters (critical frequency, peak amplitude) were extracted for controller design.
  • Phase margin criteria and Nyquist curves guided the determination of controller parameters (proportional gain, integral time, derivative time).
  • The fractional order (λ) was optimized to minimize output harmonics.

Main Results:

  • The proposed method successfully extracts essential parameters for PIλD controller design.
  • The inclusion of λ in the relay controller reduces output harmonics, improving accuracy.
  • Simulations demonstrated the effectiveness of the auto-tuning method and the designed PIλD controller for stable processes.

Conclusions:

  • The modified fractional-order relay auto-tuning technique provides an effective approach for designing PIλD controllers.
  • This method enhances control system accuracy and stability, particularly in the presence of load disturbances.
  • Fractional-order control offers significant advantages for advanced process automation.