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Combining multiple neural networks appears to be a very promising approach for improving neural network generalization since it is very difficult, if not impossible, to develop a perfect single neural network. Therefore in this paper, a nonlinear model predictive control (NMPC) strategy using multiple neural networks is proposed. Instead of using a single neural network as a model, multiple neural networks are developed and combined to model the nonlinear process and then used in NMPC. The proposed technique is applied to water level control in a conic water tank. Application results demonstrate that the proposed technique can significantly improve both setpoint tracking and disturbance rejection performance.
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Ahmad, Z., Zhang, J. (2006). A Nonlinear Model Predictive Control Strategy Using Multiple Neural Network Models. In: Wang, J., Yi, Z., Zurada, J.M., Lu, BL., Yin, H. (eds) Advances in Neural Networks - ISNN 2006. ISNN 2006. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 3972. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/11760023_139
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