Date of Award
3-1974
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Engineering (ME)
Department
Chemical Engineering
Supervisor
Dr. J. F. MacGregor
Abstract
A continuous stirred tank reactor is interfaced to a minicomputer and software is written for the different purposes of this study. The model building procedure is based on a three-step iterative approach (identification, estimation and diagnostic checking) using data collected by a minicomputer under open-loop and closed-loop conditions. A stochastic feedback controller is designed from the identified model and implemented using a minicomputer. A comparison run between this stochastic controller and a well tuned PI controller is made. A modified stochastic controller is suggested. The effect of sampling interval on discrete process models is developed, and the optimal choice of sampling interval for digital control is discussed.
Recommended Citation
Hong, Huynh Man, "Stochastic Digital Control of a Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor" (1974). Open Access Dissertations and Theses. Paper 556.
http://digitalcommons.mcmaster.ca/opendissertations/556