Comparison of Tuning Methods for Temperature Control of a Chemical Reactor.

Abstract

This paper presents the results of applying various controller tuning methhods to the feedback temperature control of a simulated chemical reactor. Specifically the minimum error-integral correlations presented by Lopez and by Rovira are compared with the Ziegler-Nichols method and the loop-compensation method previously presented by these authors. Based on speed of response and control stability the best all-round techniques are shown to be Rovira's set-point tuning and the loop-compensation method. The closed-loop responses of the reactor temperature to changes in set-point and load are presented. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA032871

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  • Armando B. Corripio
  • Cecil L. Smith
  • Jacob Martin Jr.

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  • Louisiana State University

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