Abstract

The paper describes the application of statistical process control (SPC) methods to supervise the control of a noisy process. SPC charts form a supervisory unit that monitors process outputs and selectively applies terms of a conventional PID controller. The advantages of this method lie in the ability of the control loop to distinguish between process noise and genuine error signals. This stops the controller reacting unnecessarily reducing actuator work. Results are presented for the control of a steam/water heat exchanger rig and show the effectiveness of this supervisory unit to produce quieter control without creating a lag in the control loop. >

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