摘要:
A process for determining shrinkage and alignment of the web in a sheetmaking machine having a plurality of actuators for controlling web parameters in the cross-direction. The process involves the steps of applying excitation to the actuators, collecting data regarding the change in cross-direction web properties due to the excitation of the actuators to determine a measured actuator response profile. A modeled actuator response profile is established and a best fit of the modeled actuator response profile to the measured actuator response profile is established to allow for determination of alignment and shrinkage parameters of the web based on the best fit modeled actuator response profile. The foregoing approach permits reliable identification of alignment and shrinkage within 10-20 data scans of the web, despite process noise, with improved accuracy when compared with conventional "bump" tests.
摘要:
Process control methods and apparatus for controlling batch processes including batch heating processes. The present invention includes iterative learning control (ILC) techniques to provide improved run-to-run process control. One method provides a desired temperature profile over the length of a batch time period. This method gathers historical measured value data over the length of a first batch run which can be converted to deviation or error historical data, as well as a historical output history of outputs provided to control the process for the first run. The historical deviation and output histories from the first run can then be used to generate the output profile for a second batch run. Thus, the outputs from a first batch, such as the output to a local heater control, together with the deviation or error history from the first batch run, can be added to the output value provided during the previous batch to generate new output value to be used to control a second batch run.