Position control of a servopneumatic actuator using fuzzy compensation

The development of several novel undergraduate laboratory modules devoted to the use of modern servopneumatic system and implementation of fuzzy based systems is presented. The modules include an introduction to servopneumatic systems, position cotrol using a standard industry controller, numerical control (NC) programming, and results of an implementation of position control using proportional plus integral and derivative (PID) control and alternative control algorithms. The PID control system performs the same function as a feedback controller, but with more elaborate algorithm for determining its output. The loboratory modules developed using the servo pneumatic system help the students to understand the concepts of PID and fuzzy controllers.