Frequency-domain Design Method for Multivariable Systems with Simultaneous Consideration of Reference and Disturbance Response.

Starting with existing methods for the design of state feedback controllers for multi-variable systems in the frequency-domain a method is presented, which employs the inverse transfer matrix of the process. In the design of the controller the reference response as well as the disturbance response may be prespecified. The efficiency of the method developed is demonstrated with the combustion zone control of a catalytic fixed-bed reactor.