一类间歇生产过程的迭代学习控制算法及其收敛性分析

针对基于迭代学习控制的间歇过程产品质量优化控制算法难以进行收敛性分析的难题,并且考虑到实际生产中存在外部干扰和不确定因素的影响,本文对间歇过程模型参数动态更新问题进行了分析,建立了间歇生产过程产品质量的神经模糊(NF)预测模型,提出了一种新颖的批次轴参数自适应调节算法。在此基础上,构造了一种基于数据驱动的间歇生产过程产品质量迭代学习控制算法,并对优化问题的收敛性给出了严格的数学证明。最后,将本文提出的算法用于一类典型的间歇过程终点质量控制研究,仿真结果验证了本文算法的有效性和实用价值,为间歇过程的优化控制提供了一条新途径。     

基于无约束迭代学习的间歇生产过程优化控制

针对基于迭代学习控制的间歇过程优化控制算法难以进行收敛性分析的难题,本文基于数据驱动的神经模糊模型提出一种新颖的间歇过程无约束迭代学习控制方法,通过调节因子的变化去除了约束条件,使控制轨迹在批次轴上收敛,并创新性地对优化问题的收敛性给出了严格的数学证明。在理论研究的基础上,将本文提出的算法用于间歇连续反应釜的终点质量控制研究,仿真结果验证了本文算法的有效性和实用价值,为间歇过程的优化控制提供了一条新途径。     

基于输入轨迹参数化的间歇过程迭代学习控制

针对间歇过程的迭代学习控制问题,提出了一种基于输入轨迹参数化的迭代学习控制策略。根据最优输入轨迹的主要形态特征,将其参数化为较少量的决策变量,降低传统迭代学习控制复杂性的同时维持良好的优化控制效果。基于输入轨迹参数化的迭代学习控制策略能保持算法的简洁性和易实现性,在不确定扰动影响下逐步改善产品质量。对一个间歇反应器的仿真研究验证了本文方法的有效性。     

基于广义预测控制的间歇生产迭代优化控制

针对间歇生产,提出了一种基于广义预测控制的批次迭代优化控制策略--BGPC,在间歇过程中引入批次间优化的思想,将迭代学习控制ILC和广义预测控制GPC相结合,在GPC实时结构参数辨识的基础上利用前面批次的模型预测误差修正当前批次的模型预测值.该算法能够有效地克服模型失配、扰动和系统参数变化等情况.文章最后以一个数值例子和间歇反应器为对象进行仿真试验,验证了该算法是有效的.     

时变间歇过程的2D-PID自适应控制方法

针对间歇过程存在的参数时变问题,提出一种基于二维PID(2D-PID)迭代学习框架的自适应控制方法。首先,通过粒子群优化算法快速获取初始的2D-PID控制参数。在批次内,采用自调整神经元PID控制器对其进行在线自适应调节。进一步,考虑批次间的重复特性,通过PID型迭代学习控制,以利用历史批次的信息来修正当前批次的调节变量,最终提高控制性能。通过间歇发酵过程的仿真和比较研究,验证了所提出方法的有效性。     

半间歇聚合反应分子量分布周期操作的迭代学习控制

通过对半间歇聚合反应的引发剂进料实施周期操作,研究了这类操作方式对聚合物分子量分布的影响。研究结果显示,周期操作能改善聚合反应过程,对分子量分布有明显的加宽作用。对性能指标进行改进,以引发剂周期进料的占空比为控制变量,采用基于粒子群优化的迭代学习算法,对分子量分布进行了优化控制。仿真分析表明,在实际对象和模型存在不匹配的情况下,运用迭代粒子群算法,控制输入随着批次学习的进行而逐渐趋于最优解,聚合反应的分子量分布则不断逼近希望的分子量分布。实验结果验证了以周期操作方式对半间歇聚合过程分子量分布进行迭代优化控制的可行性。     

基于MPLS的间歇过程终点质量迭代优化控制

提出了多向偏最小二乘(MPLS)模型和迭代学习控制相结合的方法,实现间歇过程终点时刻产品质量指标的控制.利用间歇过程的重复特性,根据前一批次的终点质量偏差调整下-批次控制变量的轨迹,从而使质量指标逐步接近于理想指标.本文提出的方法可以有效地消除由于模型误差和未知扰动引起的质量偏差.在苯乙烯间歇聚合反应模型上进行了仿真分析,验证了该方法的有效性.     

基于MKPLS和SQP方法的间歇过程迭代优化控制

采用多向核偏最小二乘（MKPLS）方法建立间歇过程的模型并进行操作条件的优化。由于存在模型失配和未知扰动，基于MKPLS模型的最优控制轨迹在实际对象上往往难以实现最优的产品质量指标。本文利用间歇过程批次间的重复特性与序贯二次规划（SQP）优化算法中迭代计算的相似特点，提出了一种基于MKPLS模型的批次间优化调整策略，使得经过逐步优化调整得到的控制轨迹作用于实际对象时，可以得到更优的质量指标。该方法的有效性在苯乙烯聚合反应器和乙醇流加发酵过程的仿真对象上得到了验证。     

基于神经网络优化的永磁同步直线电机迭代学习位置控制方案

针对开环迭代学习控制的局限性和跟踪轨迹收敛速度慢的问题,提出利用径向基函数网络优化控制律的开闭环迭代学习控制算法。在每次迭代过程中,用神经网络拟合合适的学习增益,并分别采用开环迭代学习、开闭环迭代学习和优化的开闭环迭代学习算法在永磁同步直线电机中进行了位置控制仿真,结果表明:优化后的算法比传统方法具有更快的收敛速度和更小的位置跟踪误差。     

基于KPLS模型的间歇过程产品质量控制

针对间歇过程所具有的非线性特性,提出了一种基于核偏最小二乘(KPLS)模型的最终产品质量控制策略。利用初始条件、批次展开后的过程数据以及最终产品质量建立了间歇过程的KPLS模型;采用基于主成分分析(PCA)映射的预估方法对未知的过程数据进行补充,实现了最终产品质量的在线预测。为了解决最终产品质量的控制,利用T2统计量确定KPLS模型的适用范围,并作为约束引入产品质量控制问题,提高控制策略的可行性;采用粒子群优化(PSO)算法实现了优化问题的高效求解。仿真结果表明,与基于偏最小二乘(PLS)模型的控制策略相比,所提出的方法具有更高的预测精度,且能有效解决产品质量控制中出现的各种问题。     

基于线性时变扰动模型的间歇过程最优迭代学习控制

A batch-to-batch optimal iterative learning control (ILC) strategy for the tracking control of product quality in batch processes is presented. The linear time-varying perturbation (LTVP) model is built for product quality around the nominal trajectories. To address problems of model-plant mismatches, model prediction errors in the previous batch run are added to the model predictions for the current batch run. Then tracking error transition models can be built, and the ILC law with direct error feedback is explicitly obtained. A rigorous theorem is proposed, to prove the convergence of tracking error under ILC. The proposed methodology is illustrated on a typical batch reactor and the results show that the performance of trajectory tracking is gradually improved by the ILC.     

Iterative learning model predictive control for constrained multivariable control of batch processes

In this paper, we propose a model predictive control (MPC) technique combined with iterative learning control (ILC), called the iterative learning model predictive control (ILMPC), for constrained multivariable control of batch processes. Although the general ILC makes the outputs converge to reference trajectories under model uncertainty, it uses open-loop control within a batch; thus, it cannot reject real-time disturbances. The MPC algorithm shows identical performance for all batches, and it highly depends on model quality because it does not use previous batch information. We integrate the advantages of the two algorithms. The proposed ILMPC formulation is based on general MPC and incorporates an iterative learning function into MPC. Thus, it is easy to handle various issues for which the general MPC is suitable, such as constraints, time-varying systems, disturbances, and stochastic characteristics. Simulation examples are provided to show the effectiveness of the proposed ILMPC.     

Optimization of nonlinear process based on sequential extreme learning machine

In this paper, a new approach to the optimal control with constraints is proposed to achieve a desired end product quality for nonlinear processes based on new kernel extreme learning machine (KELM). The contributions of the paper are as follows: (1) In existing ILC algorithm, the model was built only between manipulated input variables U and output variables Y without considering the state variables. However, the states variables X_state are important in the industrial processes, which are usually constrained. In this paper, the variables are divided into state variables X_state, manipulated input variables U and output Y in the process of modeling. Then ΔU can be obtained by batch-to-batch iterative learning control separately. Kernel algorithm is added to ELM. (2) Constraints of state variables X_state and the input variables U are considered in the current version. PSO is used to solve the optimization problem. (3) Kernel trick is introduced to improve accuracy of ELM modeling. New KELM algorithm is proposed in the current version. The input trajectory for the next batch is accommodated by searching for the optimal value through the error feedback at a minimum cost. The particle swarm optimization algorithm is used to search for the optimal value based on the iterative learning control (ILC). The proposed approach has been shown to be effective and feasible by applying bulk polymerization of the styrene batch process and fused magnesium furnace.     

BATCH-TO-BATCH OPTIMAL CONTROL OF BATCH PROCESSES BASED ON RECURSIVELY UPDATED NONLINEAR PARTIAL LEAST SQUARES MODELS

A batch-to-batch optimal control approach for batch processes based on batch-wise updated nonlinear partial least squares (NLPLS) models is presented in this article. To overcome the difficulty in developing mechanistic models for batch/semi-batch processes, a NLPLS model is developed to predict the final product quality from the batch control profile. Mismatch between the NLPLS model and the actual plant often exists due to low-quality training data or variations in process operating conditions. Thus, the optimal control profile calculated from a fixed NLPLS model may not be optimal when applied to the actual plant. To address this problem, a recursive nonlinear PLS (RNPLS) algorithm is proposed to update the NLPLS model using the information newly obtained after each batch run. The proposed algorithm is computationally efficient in that it updates the model using the current model parameters and data from the current batch. Then the new optimal control profile is recalculated from the updated model and implemented on the next batch. The procedure is repeated from batch to batch and, usually after several batches, the control profile will converge to the optimal one. The effectiveness of this method is demonstrated on a simulated batch polymerization process. Simulation results show that the proposed method achieves good performance, and the optimization with the proposed NLPLS model is more effective and stable than that with a batch-wise updated linear PLS model.     

BATCH-TO-BATCH OPTIMAL CONTROL OF BATCH PROCESSES BASED ON RECURSIVELY UPDATED NONLINEAR PARTIAL LEAST SQUARES MODELS

A batch-to-batch optimal control approach for batch processes based on batch-wise updated nonlinear partial least squares (NLPLS) models is presented in this article. To overcome the difficulty in developing mechanistic models for batch/semi-batch processes, a NLPLS model is developed to predict the final product quality from the batch control profile. Mismatch between the NLPLS model and the actual plant often exists due to low-quality training data or variations in process operating conditions. Thus, the optimal control profile calculated from a fixed NLPLS model may not be optimal when applied to the actual plant. To address this problem, a recursive nonlinear PLS (RNPLS) algorithm is proposed to update the NLPLS model using the information newly obtained after each batch run. The proposed algorithm is computationally efficient in that it updates the model using the current model parameters and data from the current batch. Then the new optimal control profile is recalculated from the updated model and implemented on the next batch. The procedure is repeated from batch to batch and, usually after several batches, the control profile will converge to the optimal one. The effectiveness of this method is demonstrated on a simulated batch polymerization process. Simulation results show that the proposed method achieves good performance, and the optimization with the proposed NLPLS model is more effective and stable than that with a batch-wise updated linear PLS model.     

Product quality improvement of batch crystallizers by a batch-to-batch optimization and nonlinear control approach

Batch crystallization is one of the widely used processes for separation and purification in many chemical industries. Dynamic optimization of such a process has recently shown the improvement of final product quality in term of a crystal size distribution (CSD) by determining an optimal operating policy. However, under the presence of unknown or uncertain model parameters, the desired product quality may not be achieved when the calculated optimal control profile is implemented. In this study, a batch-to-batch optimization strategy is proposed for the estimation of uncertain kinetic parameters in the batch crystallization process, choosing the seeded batch crystallizer of potassium sulfate as a case study. The information of the CSD obtained at the end of batch run is employed in such an optimization-based estimation. The updated kinetic parameters are used to modify an optimal operating temperature policy of a crystallizer for a subsequent operation. This optimal temperature policy is then employed as new reference for a temperature controller which is based on a generic model control algorithm to control the crystallizer in a new batch run.