Gain-scheduling model predictive control of a Fresnel collector field

Constrained Adaptive Non-linear Neural Model-Based Predictive Control of a Distributed Solar Collector Field

This paper describes the application of a non-linear adaptive constrained model-based predictive control scheme to the distributed collector field of a solar power plant at the Plataforma Solar de Almería (Spain). This methodology takes advantage of the intrinsic non-linear modelling capabilities of non-linear state-space neural networks and of their online training by means of an unscented Kal...

Robust Model Predictive Control of a Nonlinear System with Known Scheduling Variable and Uncertain Gain

Robust model predictive control (RMPC) of a class of nonlinear systems is considered in this paper. We will use Linear Parameter Varying (LPV) model of the nonlinear system. By taking the advantage of having future values of the scheduling variable, we will simplify state prediction. Because of the special structure of the problem, uncertainty is only in the B matrix (gain) of the state space m...

Model Predictive Inferential Control of a Distillation Column

Typical production objectives in distillation process require the delivery of products whose compositions meet certain specifications. The distillation control system, therefore, must hold product compositions as near the set points as possible in faces of upset. In this project, inferential model predictive control, that utilizes an artificial neural network estimator and model predictive cont...

Model Predictive Control for Deferrable Loads Scheduling

Real-time demand response is essential for handling the uncertainties of renewable generation. Traditionally, demand response has been focused on large industrial and commercial loads, however it is expected that a large number of small residential loads such as air conditioners, dish washers, and electric vehicles will also participate in the coming years. The electricity consumption of these ...

A Model Predictive Control Approach to Generator Maintenance Scheduling