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Boiler-turbine control system design using a genetic algorithm

Journal Article · · IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/60.475849· OSTI ID:237900
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  1. Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park, PA (United States). Dept. of Electrical Engineering
This paper discusses the application of a genetic algorithm to control system design for a boiler-turbine plant. In particular the authors study the ability of the genetic algorithm to develop a proportional-integral (PI) controller and a state feedback controller for a non-linear multi-input/multi-output (MIMO) plant model. The plant model is presented along with a discussion of the inherent difficulties in such controller development. A sketch of the genetic algorithm (GA) is presented and its strategy as a method of control system design is discussed. Results are presented for two different control systems that have been designed with the genetic algorithm.
OSTI ID:
237900
Report Number(s):
CONF-950727--
Journal Information:
IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, Journal Name: IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 10; ISSN 0885-8969; ISSN ITCNE4
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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