journal article·2020-03-31Open access

An Experimental Tuning Approach of Fractional Order Controllers in the Frequency Domain

Isabela Birs, Silviu Folea, Ovidiu Prodan, Eva Dulf, Cristina Muresan

Applied Sciences· Volume 10· Issue 7

Abstract

Fractional calculus has been used intensely in recent years in control engineering to extend the capabilities of the classical proportional–integral–derivative (PID) controller, but most tuning techniques are based on the model of the process. The paper presents an experimental tuning procedure for fractional-order proportional integral–proportional derivative (PI/PD) and PID-type controllers that eliminates the need of a mathematical model for the process. The tuning procedure consists in recreating the Bode magnitude plot using experimental tests and imposing the desired shape of the closed loop system magnitude. The proposed method is validated in the field of active vibration suppression by using an experimental set-up consisting of a smart beam.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced Control Systems Design · Extremum Seeking Control Systems · Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems

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Affiliations

Automation Department, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca 400114, Romania

Civil Engineering Department, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Cluj-Napoca 400114, Romania

Funding

Romanian National Authority for Scientific Research and Innovation, CNCS/CCCDI-UEFISCDI

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