Nonlinear modeling of drum–boiler–turbine unit using an evolving Takagi–Sugeno fuzzy model

摘要

The boiler–turbine unit (BTU) is a highly non-linear,multivariable,and time-varying system.The normal linear or quasi-linear modeling can not reflects the real nonlinear characteristics of the BTU,degrading control precision and operating performance.This paper deals with nonlinear modeling of a drum-type BTU using an evolving Takagi–Sugeno (T–S) fuzzy model.A novel method based on fuzzy clustering,least-squares,and genetic algorithms (GA) is proposed to construct a "parsimonious" dynamic T–S fuzzy model with high generalization ability.In this method,a self-organizing fuzzy model generation strategy based on GA is proposed for selecting the optimal structure (including the number of rules and input variables) and antecedent parameters of the fuzzy model.Furthermore,the modified Akaike information criterion is introduced as the evaluation function of GA,which enables the self-organizing strategy to choose an optimal fuzzy model with a good tradeoff between fitting the training data and keeping the model simple.The simulation results show that the developed dynamic T–S fuzzy model can accurately approximates the global behavior of the nonlinear physical model with a low number of rules and fewer input variables.Further,based on the obtained T–S fuzzy model,valid control strategy studies such as predictive control can be developed.