How to Get Started With

Advanced Control
Terry Blevins Principal Technologist

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A Starting Point - Model Predictive Control
 DeltaV Model Predictive control may be
implemented at no cost using the MPC block (no
license required) if only one manipulated output
is utilized. This capability may be used to
address loops with difficult dynamics that can not
be effectively addressed using PID.
 A chapter in Advanced Control Unleashed is
dedicated to Model Predictive Control. The book
CD provides an overview video for each section and
examples.
 The ability to replace PID with Model Predictive
control is addressed in chapter 14 of Control
Loop Foundation.
 Class 7201 dedicates over one day to model
predictive control in DeltaV.
 A new class, Control Loop Foundation - Course
9025, Is available through the education
department starting in Feb, 2011.

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Addressing Difficult Dynamics

 Best results
will be
achieved
when the
process time
to steady state
is 30 seconds
or longer.
 Automatically
takes process
deadtime into
account.

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Automated Testing to Identify Model

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Step Response Model

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Verifying Identified Model

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Testing MPC Using Simulated
Environment

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Operator Interface to MPC

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Addressing Measured Disturbances

 As many as four
(4) measured
distubances may
be included in
the MPC block.
 Dynamic
compensation is
automatically
provided by the
MPC block

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Addressing Constraints

 As many as
four(4)
constraint may
be included in
the MPC block
 Step responses
are
automatically
determined
based on
automated
testing.

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Layering MPC onto an Existing Strategy

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Example – Layering MPC on Single Loop

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Exposing Parameters on AO Block

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Layering MPC on an Override Strategy

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Display Dynamos for MPC Block

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How to Get More Information
 Emerson Education Class
– Control Loop Foundation, Course 9025 CEUs: 3.2
– This course is for engineers, managers, technicians, and others that are new to
process control or need a refresher course. This course includes the practical
aspects of control design and process applications that course developers
personally learned through years of hands on experience while designing and
commissioning process control applications.
Overview
– This 4-1/2 day course covers the concepts and terminology that are needed to
understand and work with control systems. Upon completion of this course the
student will be able to effectively work with and commission single and multi-loop
control strategies. Interactive workshops allow the student to apply what they learn
in the class.
Prerequisites
– Windows experience.
 Control Loop Foundation and Advanced Control Unleashed - ISA Books
– May be purchase through the ISA web site - http://www.isa.org/
 Control Loop Foundation Web Site
– Explore book workshops - http://www.controlloopfoundation.com/

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