Date of Award
2014
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics
Department
Mechanical, Industrial and Systems Engineering
First Advisor
Richard J. Vaccaro
Abstract
The research represented in this thesis pertains to applying digital control to that of a Quadruple-Tank Process via implementation of State-Space theory. Having arranged the tank apparatus into the desired configurations of both the Coupled and Quadruple-Tank Processes, a mathematical model was applied that properly represented each systems' dynamics. From these dynamical equations linearized state-space models were formed, which would be the basis for computer aided control and simulation. Through software application of a linear state feed- back tracking system both tank processes were able to be successfully controlled. Complex control issues regarding plant saturation and integrator wind-up are addressed giving way to a more responsive system that is stable under a larger range of unanticipated modeling errors. Analysis of the systems performance has shown good results in both simulation and experimental application to the Quanser Lab Tank Systems.
Recommended Citation
Desautel, Daniel T., "DIGITAL STATE SPACE CONTROL OF THE QUADRUPLE-TANK PROCESS" (2014). Open Access Master's Theses. Paper 316.
https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/theses/316
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