Online Optimal Controller Design using Evolutionary Algorithm with Convergence Properties

Alipouri, Yousef; Poshtan, Javad

Document Type : Review Article

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Departmen of Electrical Engineering, University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Many real-world applications require minimization of a cost function. This function is the criterion that figures out optimality. In control engineering, this criterion is used in the design of optimal controllers. Cost function optimization has difficulties including calculating gradient function and lack of information about the system and the control loop. In this article, gradient memetic evolutionary programming is proposed for minimization of non-convex cost functions that have been defined in control engineering for the first time. Moreover, stability and convergence of the proposed algorithm are proved. Besides, it is modified to be used in online optimization. To achieve this, the sign of the gradient function is utilized. For calculating the sign of gradient, there is no need to know the cost function shape. The gradient function is estimated by the algorithm. The proposed algorithm is used to design a PI controller for nonlinear benchmark system CSTR (Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor) by online and off-line approaches.

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Majlesi Journal of Electrical Engineering

Online Optimal Controller Design using Evolutionary Algorithm with Convergence Properties

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Volume 8, Issue 2 - Serial Number 2
May 2014

Online Optimal Controller Design using Evolutionary Algorithm with Convergence Properties

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Volume 8, Issue 2 - Serial Number 2May 2014

Volume 8, Issue 2 - Serial Number 2
May 2014