Identification of a multivariable delta-operator stochastic state-space model with distributed time delays: Application to a rapid thermal processor

A high sampling frequency is often required to monitor and control real processes. However, a high sampling frequency increases the uncertainty of the identified shift-operator discrete-time model due to the truncation error and also raises the model order by increasing the number of delay steps. This study has addressed the above two points and proposed a method to identify a compact delta-operator-based stochastic state-space model for a multiple-input multiple-output system with distributed time delays. The proposed method was applied to numerical processes to illustrate its performance and also to identify a 12-in. rapid thermal processing unit.

► A method to identify a compact delta-operator-based stochastic state-space model.
► A method for identification of a MIMO system with distributed time delays.
► The method was applied to numerical processes and a 12-in. RTP unit.