A simple but effective MacPID tuning method based on the robust theory

Abstract

This article describes a split-range tuning method based on the well developed IMC-PID controller for the parameters of the MacPID controller. The goal is to simplify the tuning complexity. Detailed tuning procedure is provided. The FOPTD model is employed to compare the proposed idea with the well known tuning methods, such as Ziegler-Nichols, Cohen-Coon and MacPID method to illustrate the simplicity and the practicality of our strategy.