Experimental results in model reference adaptive estimation and control of a fermentation process

Autor: M. Maher, F.Y. Zeng, B. Dahhou
Rok vydání: 1995
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Zdroj: Control Engineering Practice. 3:313-320
ISSN: 0967-0661
Popis: The aim of this research is to investigate the experimental implementation of a control technique, based on the model reference adaptive estimation and control (MRAEC), on a continuous flow fermentation process. This method is derived from the nonlinear structure of the process model. The control problem of the substrate concentration is considered. The objective of this paper is to show the advantages and drawbacks of this algorithm in terms of tracking, regulation and overshoot. The adaptive estimation and control theory is then explained, with an application on a pilot-plant fermenter. The experimental results are presented and show the control performances. Note that the proposed control algorithm is not limited to a fermentation process but can be applied to other biotechnological processes.
Databáze: OpenAIRE