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Efficient DC motor speed control using a novel multi-stage FOPD(1 + PI) controller optimized by the Pelican

Mostafa Jabari¹, Serdar Ekinci², Davut Izci^2,3,4

¹Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Sahand University of Technology, Tabriz, Iran.

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|September 28, 2024

Summary

A new multi-stage fractional-order proportional-derivative plus proportional-integral (FOPD(1+PI)) controller, optimized by the Pelican Optimization Algorithm (POA), significantly improves DC motor speed control. This advanced controller outperforms traditional PID and other fractional-order controllers, enhancing system stability and performance.

Keywords:

DC motor control Fractional-order controller Metaheuristic algorithms PID controller Pelican optimization Algorithm Performance optimization Speed control Stability improvement

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Mechatronics

Background:

Traditional PID controllers struggle with the complex dynamics of DC motor speed control, leading to performance limitations.
Existing fractional-order PID (FOPID) controllers offer improvements but require effective optimization strategies.
Metaheuristic algorithms are increasingly used for tuning complex control systems.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce and evaluate a novel multi-stage FOPD(1+PI) controller for DC motor speed control.
To optimize the proposed controller using the Pelican Optimization Algorithm (POA).
To compare the performance of the POA-optimized FOPD(1+PI) controller against conventional PID and other FOPID controllers optimized by various metaheuristic algorithms.

Main Methods:

Development of a multi-stage FOPD(1+PI) control structure.
Optimization of controller parameters using the Pelican Optimization Algorithm (POA).
Simulation and experimental validation of the controller's effectiveness.
Comparative analysis with PID, FOPID controllers optimized via ASO, SFS, GWO, and SCA.

Main Results:

The POA-optimized FOPD(1+PI) controller demonstrated significant improvements in DC motor speed control.
Key performance metrics showed a 28% reduction in rise time, 35% in settling time, and 22% in overshoot.
Steady-state error was minimized to 0.3%, indicating high accuracy.
The proposed controller consistently outperformed PID and other FOPID controllers in various operating conditions, showcasing superior robustness.

Conclusions:

The Pelican Optimization Algorithm effectively optimizes the multi-stage FOPD(1+PI) controller for enhanced DC motor speed control.
The proposed controller offers a robust, accurate, and efficient solution, significantly improving dynamic response and stability.
This advanced control strategy holds potential for enhancing DC motor applications in industrial and automotive sectors.