CN4227R Advanced Process Control

Course Outline

Chiu Min-Sen
Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
National University of Singapore

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Course Outline

CN4227R Advanced Process Control

Lecturer Room Phone Email

Chiu Min-Sen E5-03-08 65162223 checms@nus.edu.sg

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 Topics
Course Outline

1. Model-based Controllers Design Methods

- Direct Synthesis Design Method
- Internal Model Controller (IMC) Design
- Smith Predictor for Processes with Time Delay

2. Robust Control

3. Decentralized Control of Multi-Input Multi-Output

(MIMO) Processes

4. Discrete-time (Digital) Feedback Control Systems

5. Model Predictive Control

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Textbooks and References

Textbook
D.E. Seborg, T.E. Edgar, D.A. Mellichamp, (and F.J. Doyle);
Process Dynamics and Control, 2nd or 3rd edition, Wiley.

Additional References
1. T.E. Marlin, Process Control, 2nd ed., McGraw Hill, 2000.
2. M. Morari and E. Zafiriou, Robust Process Control, Prentice-
Hall.
3. Deshpande, P.B. and R.H. Ash, "Elements of Computer
Process Control", Instrumentation Society of America.
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Grading
Two Projects 26%

One Mid-term test 14%

Final Exam 60%

Mid-term Test and Final Examination

Open-book & open-note

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Projects
Project work allows you to practice interpersonal as well as
technical skill. It helps to encourage teamwork and collaboration to
improve your leadership and learning abilities.

(1) Projects will be carried out by teams of 1-3 students depending on

class size.

(2) Students should identify their team members, team number and
coordinator by enrolling themselves on the IVLE by 31st January.

(3) Each member of the team is expected to contribute significantly

to the project work. It is the responsibility of the team to resolve
internal conflicts and balance the workload between team members.
The role of the coordinator is to ensure that the team members meet
and interact regular during execution of the project
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 Lecture Schedule
Course Outline
(subject to change)

Week Topics

1. Course Administration; Review of Feedback Control &

Direct Synthesis Design Method

2. Internal Model Control (IMC)

3. Smith Predictor; Review of Frequency Response Analysis

4. Robust Control

5. Robust Control

6. Robust Control; Decentralized Control

7. Decentralized Control; Mid-term Test

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 Lecture Schedule
Course Outline
(subject to change)

Week Topics

8. Decentralized Control

9. Digital Control

10. Digital Control

11. Digital Control

12. Model Predictive Control

13. Model Predictive Control

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 Digital Control

y(t ) y * (t )
Measurement
Device

Sampler, T

Sampler

y * (t ) y(0), y(T ), y(2T ), y(3T ), , y(nT ),

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 Model Predictive Control (MPC)
Past Future
ymax
target
measurements projected output
v max
future input

input k+m-1
k k+1 k+p
horizon

Actuator/ Low-
Level Loops
Up-to-date Process
Optimal Process
Information
Adjustment

Dynamic Process Model

Simulation /Optimization Package Objective and Constraints
Data Base 10
Connection to Information System
Computer
History of MPC (courtesy of Yokogawa)
rd Generation 4 Generation
th
1st Generation2 Generation
nd 3
1970 1980 1990 2000

Original DMC
SMOC II
Shell USA SMOCPRO
Shell (France)
C. Cutler
Yokogawa
Shell Series Full suite of APC solution & Services

DMC MDC Technology

DMCC (USA) For SMOC Ver.8
C. Cutler
Star Controller
ADERSA Series Dot Products (USA)

HIECON
Original IDCOM
ADERSA (France)
ADERSA (France)
*Mainly in Europe
J. Richalet
*Transfer sale right
SMCA DMC plus
IDCOM-M Aspen Tech (USA)
Set Point (USA)
Set Point USA) bought DMCC, Set point
Honeywell Series ICOTRON (USA) RMPCT
Joint Honeywell and Texaco Honeywell

Predictive Controller
Profimatics (USA)
Other Series Connoisseur
Predictive Control Ltd. (UK)
*Europe BP etc.

Process Perfecter
Pavillion Technologies (USA)
*Target fornon-petroleum

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