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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 16, 2013
Filed:
Jun. 12, 2008
Seyhan Nuyan, Duluth, GA (US);
Calvin Fu, Richmond Hill, CA;
Antti Heikkinen, Helsinki, FI;
Heikki Olavi Kettunen, Espoo, FI;
Lari Markus Lahdensuu, Vantaa, FI;
Seyhan Nuyan, Duluth, GA (US);
Calvin Fu, Richmond Hill, CA;
Antti Heikkinen, Helsinki, FI;
Heikki Olavi Kettunen, Espoo, FI;
Lari Markus Lahdensuu, Vantaa, FI;
Metso Automation Inc., Helsinki, FI;
Abstract
A method and apparatus are set forth for controlling and actuator in a moving web manufacturing process. The method includes: (1) measuring a plurality of actuator profiles and in response generating nominal response models thereof; (2) generating a multivariable profile prediction based on the nominal response models; (3) generating a multivariable control target based at least one of the actuator profile; and (4) adjusting control of the actuator by minimizing error between the multivariable control target and the multivariable profile prediction.