Delay-difference approximations of PD-controllers. Improperly-posed systems in multiple delays case Article uri icon

abstract

  • In this paper, we study the behavior of characteristic roots of a class of strictly proper LTI SISO systems that are subject to a PD controller for which the derivative action has been implemented by means of a delay-difference approximation scheme that uses multiple delays. To such an end, the improperly-posed case is discussed in depth, that is, the situations where “small delays” induce instability in the closed-loop system. The effect of adding more delays on the improperly-posed case is analyzed and a methodology for determining the set of parameters that produces such a situation for a given number of delays is derived. Some illustrative examples complete the presentation.

publication date

  • 2024-01-01