Control of multivariable constrained systems

In every real control loop there exist physical limits, structural constraints or dynamic restrictions that affect the achievable closed-loop performance. In multivariable systems, the effects and demands of these “wide sense” system constraints are worsened because of the directionality and crossed interactions present in this kind of plants. We seek for solutions to this problem mostly based on Sliding Mode Reference Conditioning (SMRC) approaches, both by delimiting a given signal in the loop or by imposing virtual system constraints.

 

 

 

 

 

 


Publications

Theses

Garelli F.  2007.  Constrained Control using Variable Structure Systems. PhD

Books

Garelli F, Mantz RJ, De Battista H.  2011.  Advanced control for constrained processes and systems.

Journal Articles

Eldigair Y, Garelli F, Kunusch C, Ocampo-Martínez C.  2020.  Adaptive PI control with robust variable structure anti-windup strategy for systems with rate-limited actuators: Application to compression systems. Control Engineering Practice. 96:104282.
Rosendo JL, Monnet D, De Battista H, Ninin J, Clement B, Garelli F.  2020.  A global optimization approach for sliding mode tuning and existence maps generation. International Journal of Dynamics and Control.
Vignoni A, Garelli F, Picó J.  2013.  Sliding Mode Reference Coordination of Constrained Feedback Systems. Mathematical Problems in Engineering. :ID-764348,11pages.
Garelli F, Mantz RJ, De Battista H.  2010.  Multi-loop two-degree-of-freedom PI controllers with adaptive set-point weighting. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part I: Journal of Systems and Control Engineering. 224:1033-1039.
Garelli F, Ramírez M.M, Domínguez C.A, Angulo A.M.  2009.  Simulación de un algoritmo para controlar el nivel en tolva ante alimentación discontinua de caña. Revista Iberoamericana de Automática e Informática Industrial RIAI. 6:54-60.
Garelli F, Mantz RJ, De Battista H.  2008.  Collective Sliding-Mode Technique for Multivariable Bumpless Transfer. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. 47:2721-2727.
Garelli F, Mantz RJ, De Battista H.  2007.  Sliding mode compensation to preserve dynamic decoupling of stable systems. Chemical Engineering Science. 62:4705-4716.
Garelli F, Mantz RJ, De Battista H.  2006.  Partial decoupling of non-minimum phase processes with bounds on the remaining coupling. Chemical Engineering Science. 61:7706-7716.
Garelli F, Mantz RJ, De Battista H.  2006.  Limiting interactions in decentralized control of MIMO systems. Journal of Process Control. 16:473-483.
Mantz RJ, De Battista H.  2004.  Comments on "variable-structure PID control to prevent integrator windup". Industrial Electronics, IEEE Transactions on. 51:736-738.
Mantz RJ, De Battista H, Bianchi FD.  2004.  Sliding Mode Conditioning for Constrained Processes. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. 43:8251-8256.
Mantz RJ, De Battista H.  2002.  Sliding Mode Compensation for Windup and Direction of Control Problems in Two-Input-Two-Output Proportional-Integral Controllers. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research. 41:3179-3185.