A robust model-free controller for a three-phase grid-connected photovoltaic system based on ultra-local model

In this paper, a robust model-free controller for a grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) system is designed. The system consists of a PV generator connected to a three-phase grid by a DC/AC converter. The control objectives of the overall system are to extract maximum power from the PV source, to control reactive power exchange and to improve the quality of the current injected into the grid. The model-free control technique is based on the use of an ultra-local model instead of the dynamic model of the overall system. The local model is continuously updated based on a numerical differentiator using only the input–output behavior of the controlled system. The model-free controller consists of a classical feedback controller and a compensator for the effects of internal parameter changes and external disturbances. Simulation results illustrate the efficiency of the controller for grid-connected PV systems.     

A family of lower- and higher-order transversal linearization techniques in non-linear stochastic engineering dynamics

Sample pathwise numerical integration of noise-driven engineering dynamical systems cannot generally be performed beyond a limited level of accuracy, especially when the noise processes are modelled using (filtered) white noises. Recently, a locally transversal linearization (LTL) strategy has been proposed by the author (Proc Roy Soc London A 2001; 457 :539–566) for direct integration of deterministic and stochastic non-linear dynamical systems. The present effort is focussed on a host of extensions along with detailed theoretical error analyses of the linearization approach, especially as applied to problems in non-linear stochastic engineering dynamics. Thus, to begin with, estimates of local and global error orders in the basic LTL scheme are obtained separately for the displacement and velocity vectors when the system is driven either by a set of additive noises or by an arbitrary combination of (independently evolving) additive and multiplicative noises. Following this, a new family of higher-order LTL schemes is proposed in order to improve upon the basic LTL method and the associated error orders are established. A stepwise implementation of the lower- and higher-order versions of the LTL method, along with certain computational aspects, is also outlined. The proposed schemes are numerically illustrated, to a limited extent, for a single degree-of-freedom (SDOF) and a two degree-of-freedom (TDOF) non-linear engineering systems under additive and/or multiplicative white noise excitations. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

一种基于高阶统计信息的信噪比估计改进算法

针对多进制正交幅度调制(Multiple quadrature amplitude modulation,MQAM)信号在低信噪比条件下估计精度不高的问题,提出了一种基于综合利用高阶统计信息的信噪比估计改进算法。根据所选高阶统计量最高阶数的不同,建立了3种信噪比与多种高阶统计量运算式之间的线性关系,利用全回归线性分析方法将3种线性关系转化为3种全回归模型,并求解模型系数。该算法充分利用了多种高阶统计量的有用信息,提高了信噪比估计精度。MQAM的仿真结果表明:在低信噪比条件下,该算法减小了信噪比估计误差,其估计性能明显优于传统的其他算法,且3种模型估计性能依次增加,可依据不同的信噪比要求对3种模型进行选取。     

Higher-Order and Modal Logic as a Framework for Explanation-Based Generalization

Certain tasks, such as formal program development and theorem proving, fundamentally rely upon the manipulation of higher-order objects such as functions and predicates. Computing tools intended to assist in performing these tasks are at present inadequate in both the amount of knowledge they contain (i.e., the level of support they provide) and in their ability to learn (i.e., their capacity to enhance that support over time). The application of a relevant machine learning technique—explanation-based generalization (EBG)—has thus far been limited to first-order problem representations. We extend EBG to generalize higher-order values, thereby enabling its application to higher-order problem encodings.Logic programming provides a uniform framework in which all aspects of explanation-based generalization and learning may be defined and carried out. First-order Horn logics (e.g., Prolog) are not, however, well suited to higher-order applications. Instead, we employ Prolog, a higher-order logic programming language, as our basic framework for realizing higher-order EBG. In order to capture the distinction between domain theory and training instance upon which EBG relies, we extend Prolog with the necessity operator of modal logic. We develop a meta-interpreter realizing EBG for the extended language, Prolog, and provide examples of higher-order EBG.     

基于有限时间跟踪微分器的迭代学习控制

针对迭代学习控制（Iterative learning control,ILC）中的初始状态问题,提出了采用有限时间跟踪微分器安排过渡过程方法,根据迭代学习控制中期望轨迹已知的特点,设计了其参数有明显物理意义并且调节方便的有限时间跟踪微分器. 在此基础上,针对一类具有不确定性的非线性时变系统的迭代学习控制问题,提出了具有对不确定项进行估计的迭代学习控制算法,并应用类Lyapunov方法给出了相关定理证明. 仿真结果表明所提出的方法是有效的.     

FREQUENCY DOMAIN TESTS OF MULTIVARIATE GAUSSIANITY AND LINEARITY

A stationary multivariate time series { X _t } is defined as linear if it can be written in the form X _t = ∑^∞ _{j =−∞} A _j e _{t − j} where A _j are square matrices and e _t are independent and identically distributed random vectors. If the e _t } are normally distributed, then { X _t is a multivariate Gaussian linear process. This paper is concerned with the testing of departures of a vector stationary process from multivariate Gaussianity and linearity using the bispectral approach. First the definition and properties of cumulants of random matrices are used to obtain the expressions for the higher-order cumulant and spectral vectors of a linear vector process as defined above. Then it is shown that linearity of a vector process implies constancy of the modulus square of its normalized higher-order spectra whereas the component of such a vector process does not necessarily have a linear representation. Finally, statistics for the testing of multivariate Gaussianity and linearity are proposed.     

未知输入和可测噪声重构之线性矩阵不等式非线性系统观测器设计

针对一类同时具有未知输入和输出可测噪声的Lipschitz非线性系统,讨论了状态估计、未知输入与可测噪声重构的问题.首先,基于广义系统和线性矩阵不等式的方法设计滑模未知输入观测器,不仅对原系统状态进行渐近估计,而且实现了对系统输出可测噪声的重构;其次,考虑一种鲁棒滑模微分器,实现了广义系统输出向量微分的精确估计,并在此基础上,提出了一种未知信息重构方法,该方法具有避免直接使用系统输出微分信息的优点.最后,对火车牵引拖动系统模型仿真,结果表明该方法不但能够实现对系统状态的估计,而且可以有效重构未知信息.     

基于改进sigmoid函数的非线性跟踪微分器

本文受神经网络中常用的sigmoid激励函数特性的启发,提出了一种形式简单、调参相对容易的非线性跟踪微分器(STD).首先,在sigmoid函数的基础上引入指数和幅度因子,利用改进后的sigmoid函数构造加速度函数,接着,借助Lyapunov直接法证明了所设计的跟踪微分器的非摄动形式具有全局渐近稳定性,随后利用系统等价性给出了跟踪微分器的具体形式并通过扫频测试分析了其频域特性;最后,与线性微分器(LD)、全程快速跟踪微分器(HSTD)以及改进的跟踪微分器(ITD)、反正切形式的跟踪微分器(ATD)分别进行对比仿真分析.结果表明,基于sigmoid函数设计的跟踪微分器可以兼顾响应的快速性以及平稳性、全程无抖振,对信号的广义导数具有良好的逼近能力和滤波效果.     

无模型自适应控制在锅炉主汽温控系统中的应用

针对电厂锅炉主汽温度对象大延迟、大惯性、多种扰动以及非线性、时变性的控制难点,提出带有跟踪微分器的无模型自适应控制器串级系统主控制器设计方法,控制器融合衰减因子与滤波抑制测量扰动,自抗扰观测抑制负载扰动。仿真结果表明控制方法具有较强的鲁棒性和自适应能力。     

跟踪微分器在生物雷达中的应用

在探测废墟下存活的人体时,生物雷达很难找到理想的参考信号对采集的信号进行处理.对已有生物雷达信号处理方法性能分析,提出了基于微分跟踪器（TD）的信号处理方法.该方法不需要理想的信号作为参考信号,且收敛性能和鲁棒性好、稳态误差小.MATLAB仿真分析证明了该算法应用于生物雷达信号处理的有效性.