ENHANCING THE TRANSIENT PERFORMANCES AND STABILITY OF THREE-TANK LIQUID LEVEL USING A MODIFIED PID CONTROLLER
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https://doi.org/10.59277/RRST-EE.2025.4.23Keywords:
Artificial hummingbird algorithm, Fractionalized order PID controller, Optimization, PID controller, Stability analysis, Three tanks liquid level systemAbstract
Managing liquid levels in industrial tanks is crucial, especially for precise component mixing. Traditional PID controllers, though widely used, often exhibit slow settling times and excessive overshoot, which can affect system performance. This study proposes a fractionalized order PID (FrOPID) controller optimized using the Modified Artificial Hummingbird Algorithm (MAHA) to enhance stability and response in a three-tank system. The controller’s effectiveness is evaluated under varying valve coefficient (Kv) and tank cross-sectional area conditions. A comparative analysis with advanced metaheuristic-optimized PID controllers confirms the superiority of the MAHA/FrOPID in terms of accuracy, response speed, and robustness, making it a highly efficient solution for liquid level control.
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