Using Sine Function-Based Nonlinear Feedback to Control Water Tank Level

Jian Zhao, Xianku Zhang, Yilin Chen and Pengrui Wang
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Jian Zhao: Navigation College, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China
Xianku Zhang: Navigation College, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China
Yilin Chen: Navigation College, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China
Pengrui Wang: Navigation College, Dalian Maritime University, Dalian 116026, China

Energies, 2021, vol. 14, issue 22, 1-11

Abstract: This manuscript addresses the feasibility and significance of using a sine function to modify the system error of a normal linear feedback control to achieve more efficient capabilities in terms of energy-saving. The associated mathematic modeling and assessment were demonstrated by presenting a case analysis on the capabilities of controlling water level for a single tank. The principle of robust control and the theories and detailed algorithm of Lyapunov stability were applied to assess the result derived by novel nonlinear feedback in the form of sine function for optimizing the robustness of the PID (Proportional–Integral–Derivative) controller and economizing energy. Two control simulations are compared: nonlinear feedback control using a sine function and conventional fuzzy control. The results reveal that using the nonlinear feedback controller, a reduction of up to 32.9% of the average controlled quantity is achieved, and the performance index is improved by 24.0% with satisfactory robustness. The proposed nonlinear feedback control using a sine function provides simplicity, convenient implementation, and energy efficiency.

Keywords: sine function; nonlinear feedback; robust control; level control (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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