Measurement + Control (Jul 1972)

A Simple Method of Arriving at Control Structures for Multivariable Systems

  • F. P. Stainthorp

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/002029407200500703
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 5

Abstract

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Some properties of Bristol's “relative gain array” are discussed and it is shown that these lead to the selection of simple structures for multivariable control systems. A design method based on this approach helps the design engineer rapidly to select suitable structures for detailed evaluation.