## Main.ControlTypes History

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plt.plot(m.time,u.value,'r-',LineWidth=2)
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plt.plot(m.time,u.value,'r-',lw=2)
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plt.plot(m.time,v.value,'b--',LineWidth=2)
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plt.plot(m.time,v.value,'b--',lw=2)
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plt.plot(m.time,y.value,'g:',LineWidth=2)
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plt.plot(m.time,y.value,'g:',lw=2)
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plt.plot(m.time,theta.value,'m-',LineWidth=2)
plt.plot(m.time,q.value,'k.-',LineWidth=2)
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plt.plot(m.time,theta.value,'m-',lw=2)
plt.plot(m.time,q.value,'k.-',lw=2)
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'''Objective:''' Design a model predictive controller for an overhead crane. Meet specific control objectives by tuning the controller and using the state space model of the crane system. Simulate and optimize the pendulum system with an adjustable overhead cart. ''Estimated time: 2 hours.''
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'''Objective:''' Design a model predictive controller for an overhead crane with a pendulum mass. Meet specific control objectives by tuning the controller and using the state space model of the crane system. Simulate and optimize the pendulum system with an adjustable overhead cart. ''Estimated time: 2 hours.''

%width=550px%Attach:pendulum_state_space.png

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(:source lang=python:)
import numpy as np
from gekko import GEKKO
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt

mass = [2,5,10]
nm = len(mass)
plt.figure()

for j in range(len(mass)):
m1 = 10
m2 = mass[j]
eps = m2/(m1+m2)
A = np.array([[0,1,0,0],
[0,0,eps,0],
[0,0,0,1],
[0,0,-1,0]])
B = np.array([[0],
[1],
[0],
[-1]])
C = np.identity(4)

m = GEKKO()
x,y,u = m.state_space(A,B,C,D=None)
m.time = np.linspace(0,8,101)
fn = [0 if m.time[i]<6.2 else 1 for i in range(101)]
final = m.Param(value=fn)
u[0].status = 1
m.Obj(final * ((y[0]-1)**2 + y[1]**2 + y[2]**2 + y[3]**2))
m.options.IMODE = 6
m.solve()

plt.subplot(len(mass),1,j+1)
plt.ylabel(f'Ball={mass[j]} kg')
plt.plot(m.time,y[0], label = r"Position ($y$)")
plt.plot(m.time,y[1], label = r"Velocity ($v=\dot y$)")
plt.plot(m.time,y[2], label = r"Angle ($\theta$)")
plt.plot(m.time,y[3], label = r"Ang Vel ($q=\dot \theta$)")
plt.plot(m.time,u[0], label = r"Force Input ($u$)")
plt.legend(loc=1)
plt.show()
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Thanks to [[https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-prestwich-b19485170/|Derek Prestwich]] for the state space implementation.
April 02, 2018, at 10:06 PM by 10.37.28.47 -
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{$\begin{bmatrix} \dot y \\ \dot v \\ \dot \theta \\ \dot q \end{bmatrix}=\begin{bmatrix} 0 & 1 & 0 & 0\\ 0 & 0 & \epsilon & 0\\ 0 & 0 & 0 & 1\\ 0 & 0 & -1 & 0 \end{bmatrix} \begin{bmatrix} y \\ v \\ \theta \\ q \end{bmatrix} + \begin{bmatrix} 0 \\ 1 \\ 0 \\ -1 \end{bmatrix} u$}
March 04, 2018, at 06:12 AM by 45.56.3.173 -

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where ''m'_1_'=10'' is the mass of the cart, ''m'_2_'=1'' is the mass of the item carried, ''epsilon'' is ''m'_2_'/(m'_1_'+m'_2_')'', ''y'' is the position of the overhead cart, ''v'' is the velocity of the overhead cart, ''theta'' is the angle of the pendulum relative to the cart, and ''q'' is the rate of angle change'^2^'.
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where ''m'_1_'=10'' is the mass of the cart, ''m'_2_'=1'' is the mass of the item carried, {\epsilon} is ''m'_2_'/(m'_1_'+m'_2_')'', ''y'' is the position of the overhead cart, ''v'' is the velocity of the overhead cart, {\theta} is the angle of the pendulum relative to the cart, and ''q'' is the rate of angle change'^2^'.
March 04, 2018, at 05:10 AM by 45.56.3.173 -
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xlim=(-1.5,0.5),ylim=(-1.2,0.4))
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mass1, = ax.plot([],[],linestyle='None',marker='s',markersize=40,markeredgecolor='k',color='orange',markeredgewidth=2)
mass2, = ax.plot([]
,[],linestyle='None',marker='o',markersize=20,markeredgecolor='k',color='orange',markeredgewidth=2)
line
, = ax.plot([],[],'o-',color='orange',lw=4,markersize=6,markeredgecolor='k',markerfacecolor='k')
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mass1, = ax.plot([],[],linestyle='None',marker='s',\
markersize=40,markeredgecolor='k',\
color
='orange',markeredgewidth=2)
mass2
, = ax.plot([],[],linestyle='None',marker='o',\
markersize=20,markeredgecolor='k',\

color='orange',markeredgewidth=2)
line
, = ax.plot([],[],'o-',color='orange',lw=4,\
markersize=6,markeredgecolor='k',\

markerfacecolor='k')
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ani_a = animation.FuncAnimation(fig, animate, np.arange(1,len(m.time)),
interval=40,blit=False,init_func=init)
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ani_a = animation.FuncAnimation(fig, animate, \

np.arange(1,len(m.time)), \
interval=40,blit=False,init_func=init)
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Thanks to [[Everton Colling|https://www.linkedin.com/in/everton-colling-0161b047/]] for the animation code in Python.
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Thanks to [[https://www.linkedin.com/in/everton-colling-0161b047/|Everton Colling]] for the animation code in Python.
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(:toggle hide gekko_animate button show="Show GEKKO (Python) and Animation Code":)
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(:source lang=python:)
# Contributed by Everton Colling
import matplotlib.animation as animation
import numpy as np
from gekko import GEKKO
# requires ffmpeg to save mp4 file
#  available from https://ffmpeg.zeranoe.com/builds/
#  add ffmpeg.exe to path such as C:\ffmpeg\bin\ in
#  environment variables

#Defining a model
m = GEKKO()

#################################
#Weight of item
m2 = 5
#################################

#Defining the time, we will go beyond the 6.2s
#to check if the objective was achieved
m.time = np.linspace(0,8,100)

#Parameters
m1a = m.Param(value=10)
m2a = m.Param(value=m2)
final = np.zeros(len(m.time))
for i in range(len(m.time)):
if m.time[i] < 6.2:
final[i] = 0
else:
final[i] = 1
final = m.Param(value=final)

#MV
ua = m.Var(value=0)

#State Variables
theta_a = m.Var(value=0)
qa = m.Var(value=0)
ya = m.Var(value=-1)
va = m.Var(value=0)

#Intermediates
epsilon = m.Intermediate(m2a/(m1a+m2a))

#Defining the State Space Model
m.Equation(ya.dt() == va)
m.Equation(va.dt() == epsilon*theta_a + ua)
m.Equation(theta_a.dt() == qa)
m.Equation(qa.dt() == -theta_a -ua)

#Definine the Objectives
#Make all the state variables be zero at time >= 6.2
m.Obj(final*ya**2)
m.Obj(final*va**2)
m.Obj(final*theta_a**2)
m.Obj(final*qa**2)
#Try to minimize change of MV over all horizon
m.Obj(0.001*ua**2)

m.options.IMODE = 6 #MPC
m.solve() #(disp=False)

#Plotting the results
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
plt.figure(figsize=(12,10))

plt.subplot(221)
plt.plot(m.time,ua.value,'m',lw=2)
plt.legend([r'$u$'],loc=1)
plt.ylabel('Force')
plt.xlabel('Time')
plt.xlim(m.time[0],m.time[-1])

plt.subplot(222)
plt.plot(m.time,va.value,'g',lw=2)
plt.legend([r'$v$'],loc=1)
plt.ylabel('Velocity')
plt.xlabel('Time')
plt.xlim(m.time[0],m.time[-1])

plt.subplot(223)
plt.plot(m.time,ya.value,'r',lw=2)
plt.legend([r'$y$'],loc=1)
plt.ylabel('Position')
plt.xlabel('Time')
plt.xlim(m.time[0],m.time[-1])

plt.subplot(224)
plt.plot(m.time,theta_a.value,'y',lw=2)
plt.plot(m.time,qa.value,'c',lw=2)
plt.legend([r'$\theta$',r'$q$'],loc=1)
plt.ylabel('Angle')
plt.xlabel('Time')
plt.xlim(m.time[0],m.time[-1])

plt.rcParams['animation.html'] = 'html5'

x1 = ya.value
y1 = np.zeros(len(m.time))

#suppose that l = 1
x2 = 1*np.sin(theta_a.value)+x1
x2b = 1.05*np.sin(theta_a.value)+x1
y2 = -1*np.cos(theta_a.value)+y1
y2b = -1.05*np.cos(theta_a.value)+y1

fig = plt.figure(figsize=(8,6.4))
ax.set_xlabel('position')
ax.get_yaxis().set_visible(False)

crane_rail, = ax.plot([-1.5,0.5],[0.2,0.2],'k-',lw=4)
start, = ax.plot([-1,-1],[-1.5,1],'k:',lw=2)
objective, = ax.plot([0,0],[-1.5,1],'k:',lw=2)
mass1, = ax.plot([],[],linestyle='None',marker='s',markersize=40,markeredgecolor='k',color='orange',markeredgewidth=2)
mass2, = ax.plot([],[],linestyle='None',marker='o',markersize=20,markeredgecolor='k',color='orange',markeredgewidth=2)
line, = ax.plot([],[],'o-',color='orange',lw=4,markersize=6,markeredgecolor='k',markerfacecolor='k')
time_template = 'time = %.1fs'
time_text = ax.text(0.05,0.9,'',transform=ax.transAxes)
start_text = ax.text(-1.06,-1.1,'start',ha='right')
end_text = ax.text(0.06,-1.1,'objective',ha='left')

def init():
mass1.set_data([],[])
mass2.set_data([],[])
line.set_data([],[])
time_text.set_text('')
return line, mass1, mass2, time_text

def animate(i):
mass1.set_data([x1[i]],[y1[i]+0.1])
mass2.set_data([x2b[i]],[y2b[i]])
line.set_data([x1[i],x2[i]],[y1[i],y2[i]])
time_text.set_text(time_template % m.time[i])
return line, mass1, mass2, time_text

ani_a = animation.FuncAnimation(fig, animate, np.arange(1,len(m.time)),
interval=40,blit=False,init_func=init)

ani_a.save('Pendulum_Control.mp4',fps=30)

plt.show()
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Thanks to [[Everton Colling|https://www.linkedin.com/in/everton-colling-0161b047/]] for the animation code in Python.

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March 04, 2018, at 05:01 AM by 45.56.3.173 -
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'''Solution with ''m'_2_'''=1'''
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'''Solution with ''m'_2_'''=5'''
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'''Solution with ''m'_2_'''=1'''

'''Solution with ''m'_2_'''=1'''

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'''Objective:''' Design a model predictive controller with a custom objective function that satisfies a specific problem criterion. Simulate and optimize a pendulum system with an adjustable overhead cart. ''Estimated time: 3 hours.''
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'''Objective:''' Design a model predictive controller for an overhead crane. Meet specific control objectives by tuning the controller and using the state space model of the crane system. Simulate and optimize the pendulum system with an adjustable overhead cart. ''Estimated time: 2 hours.''
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plt.subplot(5,1,1)
plt.plot(m.time,u.value)
plt.ylabel(
'u')
plt.subplot(5,1,2)
plt.plot(m.time,v.value)
plt.ylabel('velocity')
plt.subplot(5,1,3)
plt.plot(m.time,y.value)
plt.ylabel('y')
plt.subplot(5,1,4)
plt.plot(m.time,theta.value)
plt.ylabel(
'theta')
plt.subplot(5,1,5)
plt.plot(m.time,q.value)
plt.ylabel('q')
plt
.xlabel('time')
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plt.subplot(4,1,1)
plt.plot(m.time,u.value,'r-',LineWidth=2)
plt.ylabel('Force')
plt.legend(['u'],loc='best')
plt.subplot(4,1,2)
plt.plot(m.time,v.value,'b--',LineWidth=2)
plt.legend(['v'],loc='best')
plt.ylabel('Velocity')
plt.subplot(4,1,3)
plt.plot(m.time,y.value,'g:',LineWidth=2)
plt.legend(['y'],loc='best')
plt.ylabel('Position')
plt
.subplot(4,1,4)
plt.plot(m.time,theta.value,'m-',LineWidth=2)
plt.plot(m.time,q.value,'k.-',LineWidth=2)
plt.legend([r'$\theta$','q'],loc='best')
plt.ylabel('Angle')
plt.xlabel('Time
')

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#%%Import packages
import numpy as np
from gekko import GEKKO
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt

#%% Build model

#initialize GEKKO model
m = GEKKO()

#time
m.time = np.linspace(0,7,71)

#Parameters
mass1 = m.Param(value=10)
mass2 = m.Param(value=1)
final = np.zeros(np.size(m.time))
for i in range(np.size(m.time)):
if m.time[i] >= 6.2:
final[i] = 1
else:
final[i] = 0
final = m.Param(value=final)

#Manipulated variable
u = m.Var(value=0)

#Variables
theta = m.Var(value=0)
q = m.Var(value=0)
#Controlled Variable
y = m.Var(value=-1)
v = m.Var(value=0)

#Equations
m.Equations([y.dt() == v,
v.dt() == mass2/(mass1+mass2) * theta + u,
theta.dt() == q,
q.dt() == -theta - u])

#Objective
m.Obj(final * (y**2 + v**2 + theta**2 + q**2))
m.Obj(0.001 * u**2)

#%% Tuning
#global
m.options.IMODE = 6 #control

#%% Solve
m.solve()

#%% Plot solution
plt.figure()
plt.subplot(5,1,1)
plt.plot(m.time,u.value)
plt.ylabel('u')
plt.subplot(5,1,2)
plt.plot(m.time,v.value)
plt.ylabel('velocity')
plt.subplot(5,1,3)
plt.plot(m.time,y.value)
plt.ylabel('y')
plt.subplot(5,1,4)
plt.plot(m.time,theta.value)
plt.ylabel('theta')
plt.subplot(5,1,5)
plt.plot(m.time,q.value)
plt.ylabel('q')
plt.xlabel('time')
plt.show()
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(:title Model Predictive Control:)
February 27, 2017, at 06:45 PM by 174.148.206.180 -
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m1 = 10
m2 = 1

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The objective of the controller is to adjust the force on the cart to move the pendulum mass to a new final position. Ensure that initial and final velocities and angles of the pendulum are zero. The position of the pendulum mass is initially at -1 and it is desired to move it to the new position of 0 within 6.2 seconds. Demonstrate controller performance with changes in the pendulum position and that the final pendulum mass remains at the final position without oscillation.
to:
The objective of the controller is to adjust the force on the cart to move the pendulum mass to a new final position. Ensure that initial and final velocities and angles of the pendulum are zero. The position of the pendulum mass is initially at -1 and it is desired to move it to the new position of 0 within 6.2 seconds. Demonstrate controller performance with changes in the pendulum position and that the final pendulum mass remains at the final position without oscillation. How does the solution change if the mass of the item carried is increased to ''m'_2_'=5''?
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where ''epsilon'' is ''m'_2_'/(m'_1_'+m'_2_')'', ''y'' is the position of the overhead cart, ''v'' is the velocity of the overhead cart, ''theta'' is the angle of the pendulum relative to the cart, and ''q'' is the rate of angle change'^2^'.
to:
m1 = 10
m2 = 1

where ''m'_1_'=10'' is the mass of the cart, ''m'_2_'=1'' is the mass of the item carried,
''epsilon'' is ''m'_2_'/(m'_1_'+m'_2_')'', ''y'' is the position of the overhead cart, ''v'' is the velocity of the overhead cart, ''theta'' is the angle of the pendulum relative to the cart, and ''q'' is the rate of angle change'^2^'.
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There are many methods to implement control including basic strategies such as a proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller or more advanced methods such as model predictive techniques. The purpose of this section is to provide a tutorial overview of potential strategies for control of nonlinear systems with linear models. A following section relates methods to [[Main/NonlinearControl | implement dynamic control with nonlinear models]].
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There are many methods to implement control including basic strategies such as a proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller or more advanced methods such as model predictive techniques. The purpose of this section is to provide a tutorial overview of potential strategies for control of nonlinear systems with linear models.

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A following section relates methods to [[Main/NonlinearControl | implement dynamic control with nonlinear models]].
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There are many methods to implement control including basic strategies such as a proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller or more advanced methods such as model predictive techniques. The purpose of this section is to provide a tutorial overview of potential strategies for control of nonlinear systems. A following section relates methods to [[Main/NonlinearControl | implement dynamic control with nonlinear models and large-scale constrained optimizers]].
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There are many methods to implement control including basic strategies such as a proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller or more advanced methods such as model predictive techniques. The purpose of this section is to provide a tutorial overview of potential strategies for control of nonlinear systems with linear models. A following section relates methods to [[Main/NonlinearControl | implement dynamic control with nonlinear models]].
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'''Objective:''' Design a controller to maintain temperature of a chemical reactor. Develop 3 separate controllers (PID, Linear MPC, Nonlinear MPC) in Python or MATLAB/Simulink. Demonstrate controller performance with steps in the set point and disturbance changes. ''Estimated time: 3 hours.''

[[Attach:cstr_control.pdf|Problem Statement]]

:cstr_control.zip|CSTR Source Files]]

Attach:cstr.png

A reactor is used to convert a hazardous chemical
'''A''' to an acceptable chemical '''B''' in waste stream before entering a nearby lake. This particular reactor is dynamically modeled as a Continuously Stirred Tank Reactor (CSTR) with a simplified kinetic mechanism that describes the conversion of reactant '''A''' to product '''B''' with an irreversible and exothermic reaction. It is desired to maintain the temperature at a constant setpoint that maximizes the destruction of A (highest possible temperature).
to:
'''Objective:''' Design a model predictive controller with a custom objective function that satisfies a specific problem criterion. Simulate and optimize a pendulum system with an adjustable overhead cart. ''Estimated time: 3 hours.''

A pendulum is described by the following dynamic equations
:

Attach:pendulum
_crane_equations.png

where ''epsilon'' is
''m'_2_'/(m'_1_'+m'_2_')'', ''y'' is the position of the overhead cart, ''v'' is the velocity of the overhead cart, ''theta'' is the angle of the pendulum relative to the cart, and ''q'' is the rate of angle change'^2^'.

Attach:pendulum_crane.png

The objective of the controller is to adjust the force on the cart
to move the pendulum mass to a new final position. Ensure that initial and final velocities and angles of the pendulum are zero. The position of the pendulum mass is initially at -1 and it is desired to move it to the new position of 0 within 6.2 seconds. Demonstrate controller performance with changes in the pendulum position and that the final pendulum mass remains at the final position without oscillation.

# Bryson, A.E., Dynamic Optimization, Addison-Wesley, 1999.
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'''Objective:''' Design a model predictive controller to maintain temperature of a chemical reactor. Develop a linear, first-order model of the reactor and implement the controller in Python or MATLAB/Simulink. Demonstrate controller performance with steps in the set point and disturbance changes. ''Estimated time: 3 hours.''
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'''Objective:''' Design a controller to maintain temperature of a chemical reactor. Develop 3 separate controllers (PID, Linear MPC, Nonlinear MPC) in Python or MATLAB/Simulink. Demonstrate controller performance with steps in the set point and disturbance changes. ''Estimated time: 3 hours.''
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'''Objective:''' Design a model predictive controller to maintain temperature of a chemical reactor. Develop a linear, first-order model of the reactor and implement the model in Python or MATLAB/Simulink. ''Estimated time: 3 hours.''
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'''Objective:''' Design a model predictive controller to maintain temperature of a chemical reactor. Develop a linear, first-order model of the reactor and implement the controller in Python or MATLAB/Simulink. Demonstrate controller performance with steps in the set point and disturbance changes. ''Estimated time: 3 hours.''

[[Attach:cstr_control.pdf|Problem Statement]]

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There are many methods to implement control including basic strategies such as a proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller or more advanced methods such as model predictive techniques. The purpose of this section is to provide a tutorial overview of potential strategies for control of nonlinear systems. A following section relates methods to [[Main/NonlinearControl | implement dynamic control with nonlinear models and large-scale constrained optimizers]].
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There are many methods to implement control including basic strategies such as a proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller or more advanced methods such as model predictive techniques. The purpose of this section is to provide a tutorial overview of potential strategies for control of nonlinear systems. A following section relates methods to [[Main/NonlinearControl | implement dynamic control with nonlinear models and large-scale constrained optimizers]].

!!!! Exercise

'''Objective:''' Design a model predictive controller to maintain temperature of a chemical reactor. Develop a linear, first-order model of the reactor and implement the model in Python or MATLAB/Simulink. ''Estimated time: 3 hours.''

Attach:cstr.png

A reactor is used to convert a hazardous chemical '''A''' to an acceptable chemical '''B''' in waste stream before entering a nearby lake. This particular reactor is dynamically modeled as a Continuously Stirred Tank Reactor (CSTR) with a simplified kinetic mechanism that describes the conversion of reactant '''A''' to product '''B''' with an irreversible and exothermic reaction. It is desired to maintain the temperature at a constant setpoint that maximizes the destruction of A (highest possible temperature).

!!!! Solution