Logic control

Stand-alone computer systems, usually based on a personal computer (PC) or programmable logic controller (PLC), provide a separate computer system for each pilot plant. This allows for economical expansion for new units, separates pilot plants completely for maintenance and troubleshooting, and often has the lowest initial cost. Standardization can be a problem and software control, data gathering, and storage packages can be limited in size, scope, and capabiUty these are usually acceptable trade-offs. 

PCC = process control computer PLC = programmable logic controller and PGCS = process gas chromatograph system. 

While the single-loop PID controller is satisfactoiy in many process apphcations, it does not perform well for processes with slow dynamics, time delays, frequent disturbances, or multivariable interactions. We discuss several advanced control methods hereafter that can be implemented via computer control, namely feedforward control, cascade control, time-delay compensation, selective and override control, adaptive control, fuzzy logic control, and statistical process control. 

Fuzzy Logic Control The apphcation of fuzzy logic to process control requires the concepts of Fuzzy rules and fuzzy inference. A fuzzy rule, also known as a fuzzy IF-THEN statement, has the form ... 

Sometimes fuzzy logic controllers are combined with pattern recognition software such as artificial neural networks (Kosko, Neural Networks and Fuzzy Systems, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, 1992). 

Discrete logic. Sequence logic can be implemented via ladder logic, and this approach is common when sequence logic is implemented in programmable logic controllers (PLCs). 

Figure 8-62 depicts a hypothetical distributed control system. A number of different unit configurations are illustrated. This system consists of many commonly used DCS components, including multiplexers (MUXs), single/multiple-loop controllers, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and smart devices. A typical system includes the following elements as well ... 

The component controllers used in the controller subsystem portion of the DCS can be of various types and include multiloop controllers, programmable logic controllers, personal computer controllers, singleloop controllers, and fieldbus controllers. The type of elec tronic con-troUer utihzed depends on the size and func tional characteristic of the process apphcation being controlled. See the earlier section on distributed control systems. 

Programmable Logic Controllers The programmable logic controller (PLC) originated as a solid-state replacement for the hardwired relay control panel and was first used in the automotive indus-tiy for discrete manufacturing control. Today, PLCs are used to implement Boolean logic functions, timers, counters, and some math functions and PID control. PLCs are often used with on/off process control valves. 

The potential that the logic within the interlock could contain a defect or bug is a strong incentive to keep it simple. Within process plants, most interlocks are implemented with discrete logic, which means either hard-wired elec tromechauical devices or programmable logic controllers. 

The average prices of the batch centrifuge are shown in Fig. 18-154. All the models include the drive motor and control. In Fig. 18-154, the inverting filter, horizontal peeler, and the advanced vertical peeler are the premium baskets especially used for specialty chemicals and pharmaceuticals. Control versatility with the use of programmable logic control (PLC), automation, and cake-heel removal are the key features which are responsible for the higher price. The underdriven, top-driven, and pendulum baskets are less expensive with fewer features. 

Part 5 (Draft) Programmable logic controllers for safety applications (August 1998) VDIA DE 3542, Safety terms for automation systems. 

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) A microcomputer-based solid-state control system which receives inputs from user-supplied control devices such as switches and sensors, implements them in a precise pattern determined by instructions stored in the PLC memory, and provides outputs for control or user-supplied devices such as relays and motor starters. 

PLC - Programmable logic controller (the registered trade mark of Allen Bradley Co. Inc., USA). 

Moderate to microproces.sor-based, fully programmable logic controls and feedback control systems are available, to provide smooth speed controls as good as a.c. drives... 

A logical controller is thus a more effective method of replacing the auxiliary relays and is capable of performing many more functions instantly. 

A process requiring accurate and instant speed controls must adopt static tnotor controls, described in Section 6.9, and their control schemes must be activated through programmable logic controllers (PLCs) discussed above. 

Fuzzy logic control systems 10.2.1 Fuzzy set theory... 

MATLAB Fuzzy Inference System (FIS) editor can be found in Appendix 1. Figure 10.16 shows the control surface for the 11 set rulebase fuzzy logic controller. 

Self-Organizing Fuzzy Logic Control (SOFLC) is an optimization strategy to create and modify the control rulebase for a FLC as a result of observed system performance. The SOFLC is particularly useful when the plant is subject to time-varying parameter changes and unknown disturbances. 

Fig. 10.16 Control surface for 11 set rulebase fuzzy logic controller.

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