An implementation of generalized predictive control in a flotation plant

Autor: C Dechert, M Suichies, A Trusiak, D Leroux
Rok vydání: 2000
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Zdroj: Control Engineering Practice. 8:319-325
ISSN: 0967-0661
DOI: 10.1016/s0967-0661(99)00185-9
Popis: A single-input/single-output (SISO) GPC algorithm and an ARX model identification routine were programmed in the form of a portable “module” on a graphical computing environment. Although attractive from an end-user (operator) standpoint, the selected platforms presented some programming challenges. The whole GPC module (controller and identification) was implemented on an industrial control system and applied to many sulfide flotation circuits in the Brunswick Mining concentrator (New Brunswick, Canada). The performance of the GPC controller was good on all the flotation circuits to which it was applied. Significant reductions of grade variance are reported and the controller exhibits good load and servo response.
Databáze: OpenAIRE