Everything about Distributed control system
Computerized control system with distributed decision-making
A distributed control system (DCS) is a control system used to control industrial processes in which control functions are distributed among multiple autonomous controllers like Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) connected by a communication network. These controllers are typically located near the process equipment or within plant control areas, while operator interfaces, supervisory control, alarm management, and process monitoring are commonly provided through centralised operator stations. This architecture contrasts with centralised control systems, in which control functions are performed primarily by a central controller or computer system. By distributing control functions across multiple controllers, a DCS can improve system availability, scalability, and fault isolation, while reducing the amount of dedicated point-to-point wiring required for large industrial processes. Wikipedia →
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- Read the overview: Distributed control systemA 5-minute orientation
- Skim a recent paper: Control of Distributed Photovoltaic Inverters for Frequency Support and System RecoveryInfluential work since 2022
- Pick up a classic book: Pro GitThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: Distributed control system for frequency control in a isolated wind systemCited 69 times
- Go sideways: Industrial control systemA closely related topic
- Go sideways: FieldbusA closely related topic
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🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
Distributed control system for frequency control in a isolated wind system
The Karabo distributed control system
Distributed cooperative control system for smart microgrids
Distributed traffic control system based on model predictive control
A Distributed System Adaptive Control Strategy
Distributed Control System for Turbine Engines
Cyber-Physical System Implementation into the Distributed Control System
Integrated distributed intelligent system for process-control system design
🆕 Influential since 2022
Control of Distributed Photovoltaic Inverters for Frequency Support and System Recovery
A Distributed Intelligent Lighting Control System Based on Deep Reinforcement Learning
Enhancing microgrid performance with AI‐based predictive control: Establishing an intelligent distributed control system
Distributed Bearing-Only Formation Control for UAV-UWSV Heterogeneous System
Distributed Constrained Control Allocation for Cellularized Spacecraft Attitude Control System
📚 Books worth reading
Pro GitScott Chacon, Ben Straub · 2009
SchedulingMichael L. Pinedo · 2008
Control and automation of electric power distribution systemsJames Northcote-Green, Robert Wilson · 2006
Control and estimation of distributed parameter systemsF. Kappel, K. Kunisch · 1994
Frequency-domain analysis and design of distributed control systemsYu-Ping Tian · 2012
Power System SCADA and Smart GridsMini S. Thomas, John Douglas McDonald · 2015- 📕Control of nonlinear distributed parameter systemsGoong Chen, I. Lasiecka · 2001
- 📕Load Flow Optimization and Optimal Power FlowJ. C. Das · 2017
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