Enhanced Model Predictive Control Using State Variable Feedback for Steady-State Error Cancellation

Sensors (Basel). 2024 Sep 10;24(18):5869. doi: 10.3390/s24185869.

Abstract

The rapid dynamic responses of predictive control algorithms are widely acknowledged. However, achieving accurate steady-state reference tracking hinges not just on a precise mathematical model of the system but also on its parameters. This document presents a predictive control scheme augmented with integral state feedback tailored to a photovoltaic (PV) application. In scenarios with uncertain system parameters, steady-state errors can particularly impact reactive power regulation, where the absence of an integral term in the loop exacerbates this issue. The robustness and sensitivity of both predictive control and the proposed enhanced predictive controller are thoroughly examined. Simulation and experimental results are included to validate the effectiveness of this approach.

Keywords: optimal control; predictive control; steady-state error; voltage-source converters.