Evaluation of Control System Performance Using Multiple Criteria Decision Making Techniques

Abstract

In control system design, the evaluation of the control system performance usually involves the tradeoff between multiple, potential conflicting criteria. Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) techniques can be used to effectively deal with such problem and facilitate the decision making in the evaluation process. In this study, an intelligent knowledge-based decision support system is developed to choose the most appropriate MCDM method for the problem of product selection and then provide a step by step problem solving procedure for identifying the best alternative for the given problem. A control system evaluation problem is conducted as a proof of implementation to demonstrate the functionality and effectiveness of the integrated evaluation approach with the use of MCDM techniques.