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Self tuning of P-I-D controller by conversion of discrete time model identification parameters
Assignee: Leeds and Northrup Co
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Filing: 1980-10-20
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Granted: 1983-09-27
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Expires: 2000-10-20
Abstract
Abstract A P-I-D controller in a process control system is self tuned in response to discrete time model identification parameters which are converted to P-I-D form. Additionally, the P-I-D parameters are limited to prevent them from exceeding the controller's specified range.
Inventors
- 👤 Samuel A. Arcara
- 👤 Paul Anderson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:30
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05B; G05B13/00; G05B13/02; G05B13/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
In a method for controlling a process of the type which includes generating a signal which corresponds to a selected set point, providing a continuously tunable controller of the type which has at least a variable integral and a variable differential characteristic wherein said characteristics vary in response to a first set of parameters having a first form, and wherein said tunable controller controls a process and a variable process model and wherein said variable process model is responsive to a second set of parameters having a second form, and means are provided for varying said second set of parameters, the improvement comprising providing means for changing the form of said second set of parameters to the form of said first set of parameters and using said last named set of parameters to individually control each of the characteristics of said tunable controller.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
In a method for controlling a process of the type which includes generating a signal which corresponds to a selected set point, providing a continuously tunable controller of the type which has at least a variable integral and a variable differential characteristic wherein said characteristics vary in response to a first set of parameters having a first form, and wherein said tunable controller controls a process and a variable process model and wherein said variable process model is responsive to a second set of parameters having a second form, and means are provided for varying said second set of parameters, the improvement comprising providing means for changing the form of said second set of parameters to the form of said first set of parameters and using said last named set of parameters to individually control each of the characteristics of said tunable controller.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
85 words
The method as defined in claim 1 wherein said controller is responsive to a signal having the form ##EQU5## wherein e(t)=deviation signal that corresponds to the difference between the set point signal and the process variable signal (100/K p )=constant corresponding to the proportional band for said controller in percent T i =constant corresponding to the frequency of the reset of the process in repeats per minute T d =constant corresponding to the rate at which the controller output is varied in response to e(t).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
119 words
The method as defined in claim 2 wherein the output signal of the process model at any time has the form Y.sub.n =a.sub.1 X.sub.n-1 +a.sub.2 X.sub.n-2 -b.sub.1 Y.sub.n-1 -b.sub.2 Y.sub.n-2 wherein Y n =the output signal from said process model at the time n; Y n-1 =Y n for the time preceeding the time n; Y n-2 =Y n for the time preceeding the time n-1, X n-1 =the output signal from said controller for the time preceeding the time n; and X n-2 =the output signal from said controller for the time preceeding the time n-1; and a 1 ; a 2 ; b 1 and b 2 are constants whose values satisfy said process model input signal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The method of claim 3 wherein a signal corresponding to the value of (100/K p ) has the form ##EQU6## in which T p =the selected process response time, and T m =the rate at which said process model operates.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 3 wherein a signal corresponding to the value of (1/T i ) has the form ##EQU7## in which T m =the rate at which said process model operates.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 3 wherein a signal corresponding to the value of T d has the form ##EQU8## in which T m =the rate at which said process model operates.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method as defined in claim 1 including the step of operating said process model at a rate which is different than the rate at which said controller operates.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
47 words
The method as defined in claim 7 in which said process model operating rate is less than said controller operating rate and said model operating rate is varied in proportion to a desired closed loop response time of said process to a change in said set point.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method as defined in claim 8 wherein said proportion is an integer which is a ratio of said closed loop response time for said process and the operating rate of said controller.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
42 words
The method as defined in claim 1 wherein the signals corresponding to the values of said parameters are compared with reference signals corresponding to predetermined maximum and minimum values, and signals between said maximum and minimum values are applied to said controller.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method as defined in claim 10 wherein said reference signal having said maximum value is applied to said controller when the value of said signals corresponding to said parameters exceeds said maximum values.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method as defined in claim 10 wherein said reference signal having said minimum values is applied to said controller when the value of said signals corresponding to said parameters falls below said minimum value.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method as defined in claim 1 wherein said means for changing said parameters is responsive to a selected closed loop response time.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
38 words
A method as defined in claim 1 wherein means are provided for identifying said second set of parameters, and said last named means is disabled when said process is operating within predefined limits relative to said set point.
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