Quadratic Optimal Regulator Design of a Pneumatic Control Valve

Table 1

Valve parameters [9].

Name of variable	Parameter	Value
Effective area of diaphragm	𝐴	0.196 ft^2
Spring constant	𝐾	6790
Movable mass	𝐼(𝑀)	0.03 slug
Resistance and friction coefficient	𝑅	1 lb⋅S/ft
Air pressure	SE	140 lb/ft^2