Optimization of Bridge Crane Control System Using Fuzzy PID Control and Speed Control of Frequency Converter

Objective: As a carrier, bridge cranes are widely used in port cargo handling. Due to the structure of the crane itself, the load inevitably produces displacement deviation and lifting weight swing. Therefore, the optimization investigation of the bridge crane control system is carried out to guarantee the fast and secure operation of the crane. Method: According to the characteristics of bridge cranes, combined with the experience of on-site operating staff, the fuzzy rules that meet the working conditions of the site are designed by using the advantages of fuzzy PID (Proportion-Integration-Differentiation) control algorithm without relying on an accurate mathematical model, to set the parameters of the fuzzy PID controller. The speed control technique of frequency converter is adopted to design the system to improve the safety of the overall system. Results: The results show that the adjustment time of the swing angle of crane weight of the traditional PID control requires 6.79s, and the maximum swing angle of crane weight is 0.039rad, and the adjustment time under the fuzzy control is 4.89s, and the swing angle of crane weight is 0.013rad. The fuzzy PID controller surpasses the traditional PID controller in the positioning accuracy. It is not sensitive to changes in the internal parameters of the system. Also, it has strong adaptability to changes in operating conditions. The swing angle of crane weight is smaller, which further improves the robustness. The vector frequency conversion speed control has a more precise control effect on the speed and running track of the operating mechanism of the bridge crane. This method can be applied to the automatic operation mechanism of bridge cranes and achieve good control performance. Conclusion: The conducted optimization investigation of the bridge crane control system makes the control system flexible, simple and robust, providing important theoretical support for related explorations.