A Comparative Study on Applying Bio-Inspired Optimization Techniques for Designing an Effective Fuzzy Logic Controller

Abstract

A fuzzy logic – based controller has been considered to be a feasible and effective control strategy for a numerous number of complex control problems. To design such an effective fuzzy logic controller, it is necessary to determine proper scaling factors which significantly affect the control quality of the system. This study concentrates on applying well-known bio-inspired optimization methods, i.e. PSO, GA and DE, to deal with this determination. A typical PD-type fuzzy logic architecture is chosen to be a traditionally intelligent controller. Then, the bio-inspired optimization methods will be applied for such a fuzzy logic controller to optimally determine its three scaling factors. The simulation results provided for the load – frequency control issue of a two-area interconnected hydropower system verifies the applicability of the proposed control strategy. Comparative simulations are also to decide which is the best choice of the bio-inspired optimization methods in the determination of significant scaling factors regarding the PD-type fuzzy logic controller.