Pressure and Volume Control of a Non-invasive Mechanical Ventilator: A PI and LQR Approach

Sergio Morales, Styven Palomino, Ricardo Terreros, Victor Ulloque, Noé Bazán-Lavanda, María Palacios-Matos, Julio Valdivia-Silva, Emir A. Vela, Ruth Canahuire

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Abstract

Many studies in recent years have been focused on treating diseases caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, such as the Covid-19 disease. In this regard, the development of mechanical ventilation systems became very important for the care of patients with moderate symptoms caused by the virus. Most of the works developed used the non invasive mechanical ventilation system, since this is rapidly assembled and replicated. This work is centered on automating the manual Bag-Valve-Mask (BVM) ventilation of the Emergency Mechanical Ventilator for ICU (UTEC-AE EMV-ICU). For this purpose, it is necessary to implement a satisfactory control system to reach the adequate volume or pressure for patients. The control system implemented for the UTEC-AE EMV-ICU is based on LQR method for the three non-invasive ventilation modes (volumen controlled ventilation, pressure controlled ventilation, and assisted ventilation). The LQR control system of the UTEC-AE EMV-ICU was tested in an artificial lung where the obtained results were compared and discussed with the obtained results from a PI control system.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2021 9th International Conference on Control, Mechatronics and Automation, ICCMA 2021
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages67-71
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781665410731
DOIs
StatePublished - 2021
Event9th International Conference on Control, Mechatronics and Automation, ICCMA 2021 - Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Duration: 11 Nov 202114 Nov 2021

Publication series

Name2021 9th International Conference on Control, Mechatronics and Automation, ICCMA 2021

Conference

Conference9th International Conference on Control, Mechatronics and Automation, ICCMA 2021
Country/TerritoryLuxembourg
CityLuxembourg
Period11/11/2114/11/21

Keywords

  • Covid-19
  • LQR controller
  • Mechanical ventilator
  • Non-invasive ventilation
  • PI controller

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