A Technique for Abrupt Load Disturbance Detection in Process Control Systems

Abstract A simple technique for the detection of abrupt load disturbances occurring in process control systems is proposed in this paper. The technique is based on the computation of an index using routine operating data, after a simple experiment is performed initially, and it can be employed usefully in the context of performance assessment and adaptive control. Simulation and experimental results confirm its effectiveness.

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