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New measures for robustness in linear multivariable feedback systems
Author(s) -
Alatiqi Imad M.
Publication year - 1990
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.5450680420
Subject(s) - robustness (evolution) , multivariable calculus , controllability , control theory (sociology) , robust control , computer science , mathematics , control system , control engineering , engineering , control (management) , artificial intelligence , biochemistry , chemistry , gene , electrical engineering
New measures for robustness are proposed for linear multivariable control systems. A new theorem is presented to account for the controllability of systems that contain an integrating element, in the presence of additive uncertainties. The theorem leads to the definition of a sufficient condition for robust integral controllability: robustness margin (RM). The ratio of robustness margins for competing control or processs structures can be used to discriminate between these structures. These measures are useful, especially in design stages, since their calculation depends only on steady state information. Applications to several published distillation systems show the merits of these robustness measures.