MULTI-VARIABLE MATRIX PROCESS CONTROL

摘要

The invention provides a method for computer-implemented controlling of a processing apparatus having at least one independently controlled manipulate d variable and at least one controlled variable responsive to the manupulated variable. The control approach uses a robust multi-variable controller which defines an expected variation in magnitude for each controlled variable as a respective function of each manipulated variable via use of a set of at leas t two models. The model set has a dynamic response inertial characteristic. Th e two models are derived from a Reference Model (the traditional model defined in Dynamic Matrix Control). The multi-model set further enables adaptation o f the models and gains during real-time use.