The use of fuzzy logic for the clean-up systems control for bunkers, containing bulk solids

Abstract

Abstract The issues of eliminating the bulk solids overhanging in bunkers using pneumatic pulse devices are considered in the following article. An algorithm for automatic control of pneumatic collapse systems based on the use of fuzzy logic methods is proposed. A constructive solution for this algorithm is given, based on the assessment of the level of bulk material on the conveyor installed at the exit of the hopper. The Mamdani algorithm is used as a fuzzy inference algorithm. The fuzzy Logic Toolbox package of the MATLAB computing environment was used for modeling fuzzy systems. The use of mid-maximum and center-of-gravity methods as a defuzzification method is considered. It is demonstrated that the use of fuzzy logic makes it possible to significantly simplify the development of the control system algorithm.