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Multivariable Control of Vapor Compression Systems
This paper presents the results of a study of multi-input multi-output (MIMO) control of vapor compression cycles that have multiple actuators and sensors for regulating multiple outputs, e.g. superheat and evaporating temperature. The conventional single-input single-output (SISO) control was shown to have very limited performance. A low order lumped-parameter model was developed to describe the significant dynamics of vapor compression cycles. Dynamic modes were analyzed based on the low order model to provide physical insight of system dynamic behavior. To synthesize a MIMO control system, the Linear-Quadratic Gaussian (LQG) technique was applied to coordinate compressor speed and expansion valve opening with guaranteed stability robustness in the design. Furthermore, to control a vapor compression cycle over a wide range of operating conditions where system nonlinearities become evident, a gain scheduling scheme was used so that the MIMO controller could adapt to changing operating conditions. Both analytical studies and experimental tests showed that the MIMO control could significantly improve the transient behavior of vapor compression cycles compared to the conventional SISO control scheme. The MIMO control proposed in this paper could be extended to the control of vapor compression cycles in a variety of HVAC and refrigeration applications to improve system performance and energy efficiency.
Multivariable Control of Vapor Compression Systems
This paper presents the results of a study of multi-input multi-output (MIMO) control of vapor compression cycles that have multiple actuators and sensors for regulating multiple outputs, e.g. superheat and evaporating temperature. The conventional single-input single-output (SISO) control was shown to have very limited performance. A low order lumped-parameter model was developed to describe the significant dynamics of vapor compression cycles. Dynamic modes were analyzed based on the low order model to provide physical insight of system dynamic behavior. To synthesize a MIMO control system, the Linear-Quadratic Gaussian (LQG) technique was applied to coordinate compressor speed and expansion valve opening with guaranteed stability robustness in the design. Furthermore, to control a vapor compression cycle over a wide range of operating conditions where system nonlinearities become evident, a gain scheduling scheme was used so that the MIMO controller could adapt to changing operating conditions. Both analytical studies and experimental tests showed that the MIMO control could significantly improve the transient behavior of vapor compression cycles compared to the conventional SISO control scheme. The MIMO control proposed in this paper could be extended to the control of vapor compression cycles in a variety of HVAC and refrigeration applications to improve system performance and energy efficiency.
Multivariable Control of Vapor Compression Systems
He, Xiang-Dong (author) / Liu, Sheng (author) / Asada, Harry H. (author) / Itoh, Hiroyuki (author)
HVAC&R Research ; 4 ; 205-230
1998-07-01
26 pages
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