This book covers controller tuning techniques from conventional to new optimization methods for diverse control engineering applications. Classical controller tuning approaches are presented with real-world challenges faced in control engineering. Current developments in applying optimization techniques to controller tuning are explained. Case studies of optimization algorithms applied to controller tuning dealing with nonlinearities and limitations like the inverted pendulum and the automatic voltage regulator are presented with performance comparisons. Students and researchers in engineering and optimization interested in optimization methods for controller tuning will utilize this book to apply optimization algorithms to controller tuning, to choose the most suitable optimization algorithm for a specific application, and to develop new optimization techniques for controller tuning.
Overviews classical controller tuning methods, applications, and limitations Features state-of-the-art optimization algorithms applied to controller tuning with performance comparisons Provides insights for developing new optimization techniques
Maude Josée Blondin
Controller tuning methods Inverted cart-pendulum Automatic voltage regulator system Controller structures Metaheuristics optimization Control engineering problems Non-linear systems Genetic algorithm Simulated annealing ordinary differential equations