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Approximation methods for optimal control synthesis
Author(s) -
Hicks G. A.,
Ray W. H.
Publication year - 1971
Publication title -
the canadian journal of chemical engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.404
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1939-019X
pISSN - 0008-4034
DOI - 10.1002/cjce.5450490416
Subject(s) - conjugate gradient method , optimal control , controller (irrigation) , control theory (sociology) , computer science , continuous stirred tank reactor , mathematical optimization , control (management) , mathematics , algorithm , engineering , artificial intelligence , agronomy , biology , chemical engineering
A number of approximate methods for optimal control synthesis are reviewed and tested on a highly non‐linear continuous‐stirred‐tank‐reactor example. It was found that parameterizing a feed‐back controller and searching for the optimal coefficients was computationally as fast as the standard conjugate gradient approach. Ancilliary advantages of this approach make it an attractive means of optimal control synthesis.