A Piezoelectric Actuator-Based Direct-Drive Valve for Fast Motion Control at High Operating Temperatures

One of the key drivers in gaining the cost-effective, reliable and low-downtime Operation system for major Oil Fields is implementation of Water Injection System (WIS) with capability of online-automated regulation and control. This Paper outlines an application of Proportional, Integral, Derivative (PID) control loop algorithm for Decentralized WIS (with direct injection from Water Source wells to Injection wells by means of high capacity ESP's) used in West Qurna-2 oilfield located in Iraq, operated by LUKOIL. PID control loop algorithm has being used in the industry for the years, but not commonly applied as integral component of Water Injection System allowing to maintain optimal equipment modes. Such limited PID deployment is explained by complexity of operational parameters synchronizing for every Water Injection System component. The decentralized Water Injection System at the West Qurna 2 project is common and united pipeline system for every WellPad that provides water transfer from Water source wells (3-5 wells per WellPad) to injection wells (3-6 wells per WellPad) with line pressure of 70-130 Barg by means of high-capacity ESP equipped with VSD. Water injection process is regulated by controlling both the conventional ESP parameters (frequency, flow rate, motor current and load, Intake and discharge pressures), line pressure, required injection rate by means of flow control valves, and implemented PID control loop algorithm. This paper discusses the techniques of PID control loop algorithm application as the tool for: –Pipeline protection against high pressure without full shutdown of water injection process and–ESP automated regulation to ensure operation inside Recommended Operated Range (ROR) and smoothening of ESP mode when any changes in the system happen (i.e. shutdown of other water source well ESP's at the same WellPad or shutdown of injection well) with immediate feedback to Operator Control Room. Implemented approach allows to decrease number of ESP shutdowns and avoid high jumping of ESP loads that consequently leads to maximizing of ESP run life. Comparative examples and case studies of submersible equipment operation results before and after the application of PID regulation are specified. Mainly by implementing PID regulation and control stable and smooth operation of equipment and ESP's used for WIS (direct injection from Water Source Well to Injection Well) has been achieved. New approach for PID application as a tool for pipeline overpressure protection has been formed, which allowed to reduce Capital Expenses for the WIS construction works. Specified case can be used as example for further development and projects in the oil and gas industry.

The increasing use of battery-powered electronic devices necessitates efficient and fast charging solutions. This research aims to optimize battery charging at a charging station using the Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) method integrated with Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) control. This method is chosen to address overshoot issues and speed up the stabilization process. The study begins with a literature review to understand the basic theory of MPPT optimization and PID control. Subsequently, hardware and software for the battery charging station were designed and developed. An Arduino ATMega328 microcontroller was used as the main controller, with an LCD to display charging information. Tests were conducted on 12V batteries with capacities of 5Ah and 9Ah. The results showed that using PID control in MPPT optimization successfully increased battery charging efficiency. The fastest charging duration was achieved for a 12V 5Ah battery with parameters Kp=6, Ki=9, and Kd=4, where the battery was fully charged in 19 minutes, and for a 12V 9Ah battery with parameters Kp=5, Ki=3, Kd=1, where the battery was fully charged in 27 minutes. Conversely, the longest charging duration occurred for a 12V 5Ah battery with parameters Kp=5, Ki=3, Kd=1, where the battery was fully charged in 34 minutes, and for a 12V 9Ah battery with parameters Kp=2, Ki=5, Kd=1, with a charging time of 38 minutes. The designed system was able to reduce input current and increase input voltage to reach the 14.5V set point, ensuring that there was no excessive voltage and current that could prolong battery life. This research demonstrates that the PID method in MPPT optimization is effective in accelerating and optimizing battery charging. Future research is expected to further develop this method to improve battery charging efficiency and duration. Keywords: MPPT, PID, Optimization, Battery Charger, Optimal, PWM ABSTRAK Penggunaan perangkat elektronik yang bertenaga baterai semakin meningkat memerlukan solusi pengisian yang efisien dan cepat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengoptimalkan pengisian baterai pada stasiun pengisian dengan menggunakan metode Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) yang diintegrasikan dengan kontrol Proportional Integral Derivative (PID). Metode ini dipilih untuk mengatasi masalah overshoot dan mempercepat waktu menuju keadaan stabil. Penelitian dimulai dengan studi literatur untuk memahami teori dasar optimasi MPPT dan kontrol PID. Selanjutnya dirancang dan dibuat perangkat keras serta perangkat lunak untuk stasiun pengisian baterai. Mikrokontroler Arduino ATMega328 digunakan sebagai pengendali utama dengan LCD untuk menampilkan informasi pengisian. Pengujian dilakukan pada baterai aki 12V dengan kapasitas 5Ah dan 9Ah. Hasil pengujian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan kontrol PID pada optimasi MPPT berhasil meningkatkan efisiensi pengisian baterai. Durasi pengisian yang paling cepat dicapai baterai 12V 5ah dengan parameter Kp=6 Ki=9 dan Kd=4 dimana baterai terisi penuh dalam waktu 19 menit dan baterai 12V 9ah dengan parameter Kp=5, Ki=3, Kd=1 dimana baterai terisi penuh dalam waktu 27 menit. Sebaliknya durasi pengisian terlama terjadi pada baterai 12V 5ah dengan parameter Kp=5, Ki=3, Kd=1 baterai terisi penuh dalam waktu 34 menit dan baterai 12V 9ah dengan parameter Kp=2 Ki=5, Kd=1 dengan waktu pengisian 38 menit. Sistem yang dirancang mampu mengurangi arus input dan meningkatkan tegangan input untuk mencapai set point 14.5V menjaga agar tidak terjadi tegangan dan arus berlebih yang dapat memperpanjang umur baterai. Penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa metode PID pada optimasi MPPT efektif dalam mempercepat dan mengoptimalkan pengisian baterai. Penelitian selanjutnya diharapkan dapat mengembangkan lebih lanjut metode ini untuk meningkatkan efisiensi dan durasi pengisian baterai. Kata kunci: MPPT, PID, Optimasi, Charger Baterai, Optimal, PWM

A fractional-order fuzzy proportional integral derivative (PID) controller is a controller that combines the benefits of fractional calculus and fuzzy logic with the conventional PID controller. In this paper, a four-stage optimization algorithm is proposed for the design of a Type-2 Fuzzy fractional-order PID controller based on the Fourier Series Method (FSM). Three distinct control structures are introduced: Type-2 fuzzy fractional PD + fractional PI controller, Type-2 fuzzy fractional PID, and Type-2 fuzzy fractional PD + Type-2 fuzzy fractional PI controller. In addition to a modified multi-performance criterion cost function, four integral performance criteria are employed as cost functions for each stage. The suggested algorithm avoids the utilization of the approximation equivalent for the fractional-order system and instead employs FSM. Furthermore, the approach optimizes the nonlinearity within the upper membership function (UMF) and the uncertainty range through the lower membership function, as opposed to arbitrary selection. By considering variations in the membership functions, the outcomes exhibit a superior response compared to previous investigations. The results of the three control structures are compared with the traditional PID controller, and simulation results demonstrate the feasibility of this technique. The findings suggest that by optimizing different integral performance criteria using this design technique, controllers for both integer and fractional-order plants can yield favorable step responses. The proposed algorithm is validated by comparing its step response performance with that of previous research, followed by a discussion on sensitivity analysis and computational requirements.

The worldwide direction moving towards sustainable energy solutions requires more advanced control mechanisms within power systems, especially in DC microgrids that combine renewable energy sources like solar panels and wind turbines with conventional power setups. This paper addresses the necessary challenge of maintaining steady and efficient DC voltage control—important for the dependability and performance of power plants. Specifically, it looks at the efficiency of four different control strategies: classic PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) controllers, Fuzzy Logic Controllers (FLC), Fractional Order PID (FOPID) controllers, and a new mixed system that merges Fuzzy Logic with PID controllers in a Fuzzy-PI layout. Our approach utilizes a strict comparative analysis using MATLAB Simulink simulations, assessing each controller’s capacity to manage dynamic load shifts, adjust to the unpredictability of renewable energy inputs, and preserve strong voltage stability under various operational cases. The simulations are crafted to single out the most effective control strategy to boost efficiency and toughness in microgrid operations. This study adds substantially to the progress of control strategies in hybrid energy systems, offering important insights into the creation of more complex and reliable power management solutions. By evaluating the performance of these varied controllers, we aim to underline potential upgrades in control systems that could support better energy management in intricate grid setups, thereby encouraging the wider inclusion of renewable energy technologies into power grids.

This paper demonstrates the design and analysis of automatic generation control using intelligent genetic algorithm tuned fuzzy based controller. A two area thermal power system simulated for four different scenarios considers a reheat steam turbine in each area with Generator rate constraints. The Integral Time Squared Error (ITSE) employed to get an objective function for the optimization of controller gains. The simulation results compared with the conventional Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) controller, Genetic Algorithm (GA) tuned PID controller and GA tuned Fuzzy PID controller. The proposed GA tuned Fuzzy based PID Controller can generate the best performance for peak overshoot, undershoot and settling time with step load disturbances. Robustness of the performance of the proposed controller provided with system parametric uncertainties.

An adaptive Fuzzy logic-based approach to PID control of steam turbines in solar applications

This paper presents the effect of Variable Damping Ratio on design of Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) Controller. This novel method is very useful because of their successful practical application, robustness and simplicity. The most popular and widely used controllers in industries are PID controllers. To find appropriate parameters, many design methods have been proposed for PID controller with having its own merits and demerits. However, it is still not easy to find appropriate parameters for the PID controllers. In this paper, PID having variable Damping ratio is developed to improve the performance of the controller. By using this method there is a 60% saving in settling time as compared to the method proposed by Ziegler Nicholas and 84.6% saving settling time as compared to technique proposed by Salem. Our method is independent of maximum overshoot which is distinguishable advantage which increases the performance of system. Based on the mathematical model of the system, controller is designed and is estimated by the MATLAB version 2013. Data for model estimation is taken from an experimental works, the performance has improved significantly of the PID controller having variable damping ratio compare to conventional PID controller.

This paper investigates the integration of Fuzzy Logic with PID (Proportional, Integral, Derivative) controllers to enhance the performance of temperature control systems. Traditional PID controllers, widely used in various applications, often encounter difficulties with nonlinear, time-varying, and uncertain systems, resulting in performance issues like oscillations and overshoots. To mitigate these challenges, the adoption of Fuzzy PID control, which improves adaptability, robustness, and responsiveness by incorporating fuzzy logic into the control mechanism. The study involves simulations using Simulink to compare three distinct control models: conventional PID, standalone Fuzzy Control, and the hybrid Fuzzy PID Control across standardized control scenarios. Our results show that Fuzzy PID controllers significantly outperform traditional methods, especially in complex environments lacking precise mathematical modeling. The enhanced system response times and stability demonstrated by Fuzzy PID controllers suggest substantial potential for broader application across diverse industries, promising considerable improvements in operational efficiency and reliability.

This chapter examines the proportional integral derivative (PID) controller design. It introduces the idea of disturbance estimation that leads to an equivalent PI control system. The mathematical model used in the chapter is a first order model. For systems with higher order transfer functions, approximation is required. To design a PID controller using the estimation based approach, a second order transfer function is considered. The chapter presents the MATLAB tutorial for the implementation of disturbance observer‐based PID controller. This implementation contains the anti‐windup mechanism when the control signal reaches its maximum or minimum values. The embedded PID controller via estimation is used in the simulation studies within the Simulink environment. The chapter also explains resonant controller design and implementation with anti‐windup mechanism using the disturbance estimation approach. It presents an example to illustrate the disturbance observer‐based resonant controller design.

Superheat steam temperature control is critical to the normal and optimal operation of a power plant. Usually, cascade proportional integral derivative (PID) control system is introduced to regulate the superheat temperature with the PID parameters fixed constant. However, Due to the gains and time constants of the controlled plant change significantly with disturbances, the control effects of the conventional PID are not ideal. In this paper, a new adaptive control strategy is proposed to improve conventional superheat steam temperature control. Based on cascade PID control system, recursive least squares (RLS) method is used to identify the plant parameters and then genetic algorithm (GA) is applied to adjust the parameters of the PID controllers. MATLAB simulation investigation indicates that, compared to the parameter fixed PID system, GA-self-tuned adaptive control system is able to reject endogenous and exogenous disturbances more effectively and rapidly, thus has better self-adaptation capability and robustness.

This paper presents a comparison of optimization for vehicle steering controls system simulation using several Artificial Intelligence (AI) for optimizing Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) control parameters to suppress errors on lateral motion and the yaw motion of vehicles. This paper compares five kinds of tuning methods of parameter for PID controller, among other are Firefly Algorithm (FA), Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), Ant Colony Optimization (ACO), Bat Algorithm (BA) and Imperialist Competitive Algorithm (ICA). The vehicles are represented in the model vehicle with 10 degrees of Freedom of vehicle dynamics system. The simulation results show that the PID control tuned by AI in the vehicle steering control system can adjust the plant output to the desired trajectory so that the stability of the vehicle is maintained. Vehicle yaw error and lateral error can be reduced by using ICA to determine PID parameter. The main advantage of proposed optimization is faster and more accurate compared with PID controller. So the error of the controller is reduced too. The results obtained are of vehicle motion can be maintained in accordance with the desired trajectory with smaller error and was able to achieve higher speeds than with the control system using optimized without parameters. This paper only deals with software simulation to proof the effect of AI optimization. The hardware implementation will be investigated in the next future.

Remote areas need to prioritize the pumping of water for agricultural and drinking purposes. Water pumping is a promising and advantageous application of renewable energy sources, such as hybrid energy sources that combine photovoltaic and wind power. A novel approach to effective flow control in hybrid PV and wind-powered water pumping systems is presented in this research. To optimize a Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) controller that governs motor speed, the proposed approach combines an optimized control algorithm, Unified Power Flow Controller (UPFC), and Fuzzy Q-learning. The main goal is to use UPFC to identify and mitigate Power Quality (PQ) issues. To achieve optimal UPFC operation under a range of solar and wind energy conditions, the Kookaburra Optimization Algorithm (KOA) is utilized. Fuzzy Q-learning provides adaptive parameter tuning based on real-time feedback and system dynamics, enabling the PID controller to be tuned online. Moreover, the detailed models of wind and photovoltaic systems highlight their influence on water pumping technology. A PID controller controlled by the KOA algorithm powers the UPFC, a crucial part of the system. The KOA is applied to optimize PID parameters for the UPFC, resulting in a unique contribution that emulates the hunting behavior of kookaburras for both local and global exploration. The PID controller can be easily adjusted online by the Fuzzy Q-Learning algorithm, which improves system stability when reacting to changing energy and environmental conditions. The combination of the Kookaburra Optimization Algorithm, PID control, and UPFC offers a sophisticated and flexible approach to the best possible operation of water pumping systems. Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) is successfully decreased by the proposed method, indicating better waveform quality and fewer harmonic components in the electrical system. The system’s ability to maintain a high-quality power supply is reflected in the THD value of 3.92% at 50Hz.

The aim of this research is to develop PID (proportional integral derivative) controllers for a variable load two-area intelligent power system (multi-area intelligent power system) in the context of healthcare data analysis. PID controllers are used in the present healthcare business to improve the healthcare industry. It is still debatable how the settings should be changed to create a PID controller that is dependable, adaptable, and effective. In this research, a better PID gain is demonstrated using the particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm. The automatic generation control (AGC) for a two-area intelligent power system in healthcare industry has been built using a PID controller and a PSO-based method. To improve frequency response and settling time of healthcare industry equipment in accident and emergency cases (A and E), a PSO-based PID controller generates and transmits the two control signals to the two regions for the algorithm convergence in emergency cases as per MATLAB/Simulink result.

PID regulators have been famous within professionals and widely accepted for dominant industrial systems where the main objective is the performance. Industrial processes are generally complex, containing interacting multi input multi output (MIMO) controller loops. Operators of industrial processes have a good expertise in PID controller tuning. PID controller can be equipped with predictive property, if the error signal applied to calculate the control signal, is not the actual error, but its predictive value in a future point or in a future horizon. Injection molding machine has more temperature trouble shooting problem. This problem could be attempted by PID controller tuning process. To improve the general behavior of a control system with Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) controller structure, simulation results of proposed controllers studied and compared.

This study presents the development of dead-time compensator with Proportional Integral-Derivative (PID) controller and their implementation in real-time using the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) on a heater-furnace system that constitute the temperature process. Though PID controller is effective to most of the processes, it has draw backs when used to control the processes with significant dead time. Therefore to eliminate the effects of long dead time, the dead-time compensator combined with PID is proposed. The control equation for the proposed dead time compensator is developed using the mathematical model of heater-furnace system and ladder logic program is created in GE Fanuc Versamax PLC. The PID controller is tuned using process reaction curve method and programmed in PLC. The proposed controller has an outer loop control mechanism with dead time compensator which feeds the inner loop PID controller. The effects of dead time on the performance of PID controller are eliminated through the outer loop control mechanism whose output does not contain modelling errors. The results of the proposed dead-time compensator with PID are compared with the results of the conventional PID controller without dead time compensation for both steady state response and servo-regulatory response. The results of the proposed controller show better improvement in the time domain specifications compared to conventional PID controller.