Split range and selective control

Split range and selective control

Structure of discussion:
Split range control
Selective control
Case study: air-fuel control application
ratio control vs. selector control
Lifelong learning

Statistical Process Control

Feedforward and ratio
control
Cascade control

Split range and

selective control
Control of MIMO processes

1. Split range control

Reference: Marlin, T.E (2000). Process Control, Chapter 22.

2. Selective control

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To think about selective control, we consider a

process example.

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Selector types
Low selector:

High selector:

Median selector:
The output, Z, is the median of an odd number of inputs
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Reference: Seborg, D.E. et al. (2004). Process dynamics and control, Chapter 16. 18

3. Case study: air-fuel control application

ratio control vs. selector control

High selector example

multiple measurements
one controller
one final control element
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4. Lifelong learning
Books:
1. Seborg, D.E. et al. (2004). Process dynamics and control, 2nd edition, Chapter
16.
2. Marlin, T.E. (2000). Process control, Chapter 22.

Trade magazines (e.g. Control Engineering) often have web-accessible

tutorial articles on aspects of variable structure control. One example of
these articles is:
Gerry, G. (1991). Tune loops for load upsets versus setpoint changes, Control,
September. http://www.expertune.com/artcon91.html

Finally, there are many web based tutorials and discussions on the basics
of variable structure control. One example:
Override control, http://www.jashaw.com/pid/override.html

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