Experimental Analysis of a Novel Control Scheme Developed for Single Fluid Heat Transfer System

Abstract

This work details the development of both mathematical model and nonlinear controllers for Single Fluid Heat Transfer System (SFHTS). A prototype setup of SFHTS has been developed. Different controller that were tested on the simulated model has been tested on the prototype mode tool. SFHTS is a nonlinear system. This system has been modularized into Thermal Transfer Module and Level Control Module. Hitherto linear controllers were used to control the process. Intentional disturbances have been applied to the prototype model. A novel control scheme that is computationally ease and effective in perturbation rejection has been developed. Experimental results confirm that the novel controller developed is better in reaching the set point and negating the perturbation thereafter.