A particle swarm optimization approach for model independent tuning of PID control loops

Abstract

The paper proposes a model independent tuning technique that yields optimal proportional-integral-derivative parameters for a range of typical process control loops. The proposed tuning technique utilizes the particle swarm optimization algorithm to generate optimal tuning parameters. The PSO tuning method is applied to typical process models. Comparisons are made between the proposed PSO technique and other conventional methods. ©2007 IEEE.