Multivariable Predictive PID Control for Quadruple Tank

In this paper multivariable predictive PID controller has been implemented on a multi-inputs multi-outputs control problem i.e., quadruple tank system, in comparison with a simple multiloop PI controller. One of the salient feature of this system is an adjustable transmission zero which can be adjust to operate in both minimum and non-minimum phase configuration, through the flow distribution to upper and lower tanks in quadruple tank system. Stability and performance analysis has also been carried out for this highly interactive two input two output system, both in minimum and non-minimum phases. Simulations of control system revealed that better performance are obtained in predictive PID design.

Authors:

• Qamar Saeed
• Vali Uddin
• Reza Katebi

Keywords:

• Proportional-integral-derivative Control
• GeneralizedPredictive Control
• Predictive PID Control
• Multivariable Systems

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