Fractional-Order Global Fast Terminal Sliding Mode Control Strategy for Fractional-Order Hydraulic Turbine Regulating System

Hydraulic turbine regulating system (HTRS) directly affects the safety and stability of hydro-generator units. In this paper, the control and modeling problems of the HTRS are mainly investigated based on the fractional-order theory, aiming to design a novel control strategy to raise the dynamic response of the HTRS and ensure the frequency stability of the hydro-generator units. Firstly, a nonlinear model of the fractional-order HTRS is established mathematically. Secondly, a fractional-order global fast terminal sliding mode controller is designed to improve the dynamic performance as well as the robustness of the system. Finally, relevant simulations are carried out to illustrate the effectiveness and rationality of the proposed control strategy in comparison with two other fractional-order control strategies.