Design of indirect-type iterative learning control for continuous-time batch processes with the repetitive process setting

An indirect iterative learning control law is proposed for a class of continuous-time batch processes with time-varying uncertainties, input delay, and disturbances. First, by designing a predictor based on a state observer we are able to estimate the future state and compensate for the input delay. Then, based on the estimated state we design a robust $H$∞ controller in the presence of time-varying uncertainties and load disturbances. Additionally, the differential repetitive process setting for the design of the iterative learning control scheme is applied and hence the convergence of the tracking error in trial-to-trial direction occurs. Finally, the simulation results verify the new method's effectiveness.