Robust subspace predictive control based on integral sliding mode for a pressurized water reactor

This work combines the subspace predictive control technique with the integral sliding mode control strategy to formulate a novel robust subspace predictive control scheme. The subspace predictive controller provides the nominal control whereas the integral sliding mode controller gives the discontinuous control action. The aim is to improve the capability of subspace predictive controller in handling uncertainties and external disturbances. The proposed control scheme is evaluated with a simulated pressurized water nuclear reactor. The effectiveness of the proposed technique is demonstrated for two different load-following operations in the presence of uncertainties.