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Disturbance rejection FOPID controller design in v-domain
Sevilay Tufenkci1, Bilal Senol1, Baris Baykant Alagoz1
1Department of Computer Engineering, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey.
This study presents a robust control design for Fractional Order Proportional-Integral-Derivative (FOPID) controllers using Genetic Algorithm (GA) optimization. The method enhances disturbance rejection by optimizing system pole placement for improved control system performance.
Area of Science:
- Control Systems Engineering
- Optimization Techniques
- Mechatronics
Background:
- Unpredictable environmental disturbances negatively impact real-world control systems.
- Robustness in control performance is crucial for reliable system operation.
- Fractional Order Proportional-Integral-Derivative (FOPID) controllers offer advanced control capabilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a v-domain optimal design scheme for FOPID controllers.
- To enhance disturbance rejection control performance.
- To achieve robust control system design against environmental disturbances.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Genetic Algorithm (GA) for multi-objective controller design optimization.
- Employed a v-domain optimal design scheme for FOPID controllers.
- Focused on system pole placement with minimum angle to the first Riemann sheet.
- Fulfilled a predefined reference to disturbance rate (RDR) design specification.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated improved disturbance rejection control performance.
- Successfully designed FOPID controllers using the proposed GA-based scheme.
- Validated the effectiveness of the optimal pole placement strategy.
Conclusions:
- The proposed v-domain optimal design scheme effectively enhances FOPID controller robustness.
- GA optimization provides a viable computer-aided solution for complex controller design.
- The method offers improved disturbance rejection, crucial for real-world control applications.
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