Output tracking of constrained nonlinear processes with offset-free input-to-state stable fuzzy predictive control

This paper develops an efficient offset-free output feedback predictive control approach to nonlinear processes based on their approximate fuzzy models as well as an integrating disturbance model. The estimated disturbance signals account for all the plant-model mismatch and unmodeled plant disturbances. An augmented piecewise observer, constructed by solving some linear matrix inequalities, is used to estimate the system states and the lumped disturbances. Based on the reference from an online constrained target generator, the fuzzy model predictive control law can be easily obtained by solving a convex semi-definite programming optimization problem subject to several linear matrix inequalities. The resulting closed-loop system is guaranteed to be input-to-state stable even in the presence of observer estimation error. The zero offset output tracking property of the proposed control approach is proved, and subsequently demonstrated by the simulation results on a strongly nonlinear benchmark plant.     

Markov跳变系统的输出反馈鲁棒预测控制

对离散时间Markov跳变系统, 当系统状态不完全可测时, 研究了一类基于输出反馈的鲁棒模型预测控制问题. 所研究系统为准线性参数时变的, 考虑在当前时刻系统的时变参数是已知的, 将来时刻未知的情况. 综合考虑系统存在多胞不确定性和有界噪声等因素, 通过运用线性矩阵不等式方法及变量变换思想, 将无穷时域性能指标的最小最大鲁棒预测控制问题转化为具有线性矩阵不等式约束的凸优化问题, 得到了系统的输出反馈控制律. 引入二次有界概念, 在满足输入输出约束的情况下, 保证闭环系统的随机稳定性. 数值算例验证了方法的有效性.     

多变量分数阶滞后系统预测控制参数解析调优

提出了一种针对各子系统由一阶加分数阶滞后模型描述的多变量系统模型预测控制参数解析调优方法.首先推导了多变量分数阶滞后系统的状态空间模型;其次,基于该模型构建模型预测控制优化问题,并获得了控制信号的解析表达式;再次,对闭环控制系统进行解耦分析,揭示了模型预测控制器参数与系统闭环性能间的定量关系,通过将参数调优问题转化为极点配置问题,得到能够保证闭环系统性能的模型预测控制器参数取值的解析表达式;最后通过仿真实验验证了本文所设计的参数解析调优算法的有效性.     

执行器不确定系统鲁棒预测动态控制分配策略

针对多操纵面级联飞行控制结构中执行器存在多面体不确定的问题, 提出了一种基于鲁棒预测控制理论的动态控制分配策略. 考虑位置约束和速率约束, 建立了多面体不确定冗余执行器的增广控制模型; 以执行器状态和虚拟指令跟踪误差为增广变量构造二次型李亚普诺夫函数, 将无穷时域Min-Max非线性规划转化为线性矩阵不等式凸优化问题, 设计了保守性小的鲁棒预测控制律. 各个控制指令汇集到一个混合优化控制分配器, 由它分派控制指令, 以最优地补偿执行器的不确定动态特性. 仿真结果表明, 该策略可综合补偿执行器的多面体不确定性, 在操纵面偏转范围内精确地跟踪虚拟指令, 保证了闭环系统的稳定性, 具有较好的鲁棒性.     

一类不确定模糊模型的输出反馈鲁棒预测控制

针对一类满足扇形界条件的不确定模糊模型描述的非线性系统,提出一种输出反馈鲁棒预测控制方法．该方法将鲁棒预测控制的Min-Max优化问题转化为具有LMI约束的线性目标最小化问题,并且不需系统状态完全可测,仅仅利用系统测量输出和不可测状态的界限值来确定保证闭环系统鲁棒稳定的输出反馈控制器．仿真实验证明了该方法的有效性．     

Model‐based event‐triggered predictive control for networked systems with communication delays compensation

This paper addresses the model‐based event‐triggered predictive control problem for networked control systems (NCSs). Firstly, we propose a discrete event‐triggered transmission scheme on the sensor node by introducing a quadratic event‐triggering function. Then, on the basis of the aforementioned scheme, a novel class of model‐based event‐triggered predictive control algorithms on the controller node is designed for compensating for the communication delays actively and achieving the desired control performance while using less network resources. Two cases, that is, the value of the communication delay of the first event‐triggered state is less or bigger than the sampling period, are considered separately for certain NCSs, regardless of the communication delays of the subsequent event‐triggered states. The codesign problems of the controller and event‐triggering parameter for the two cases are discussed by using the linear matrix inequality approach and the (switching) Lyapunov functional method. Furthermore, we extended our results to the NCSs with systems uncertainties. Finally, a practical ball and beam system is studied numerically to demonstrate the compensation effect for the communication delays with the proposed novel model‐based event‐triggered predictive control scheme. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Implications of discretization on dissipativity and economic model predictive control

Economic model predictive control, where a generic cost is employed as the objective function to be minimized, has recently gained much attention in model predictive control literature. Stability proof of the resulting closed-loop system is often based on strict dissipativity of the system with respect to the objective function. In this paper, starting with a continuous-time setup, we consider the ‘discretize then optimize’ approach to solving continuous-time optimal control problems and investigate the effect of the discretization process on the closed-loop system. We show that while the continuous-time system may be strictly dissipative with respect to the objective function, it is possible that the resulting closed-loop system is unstable if the discrete-approximation of the continuous-time optimal control problem is not properly set up. We use a popular example from the economic MPC literature to illustrate our results.     

约束非线性系统理想点多目标安全预测控制

考虑具有状态和控制约束的仿射非线性系统多目标安全控制问题,本文提出一种保证安全和稳定的多目标安全模型预测控制(MOSMPC)策略.首先通过理想点逼近方法解决多个控制目标的冲突问题.其次,利用控制李雅普诺夫障碍函数(CLBF)参数化局部控制律,并确定系统不安全域.在此基础上,构造非线性系统的参数化双模控制器,减少在线求解模型预测控制(MPC)优化问题的计算量.进一步,应用双模控制原理和CLBF约束,建立MOSMPC策略的递推可行性和闭环系统的渐近稳定性,并保证闭环系统状态避开不安全域.最后,以加热系统的多目标控制为例,验证了本文策略的有效性.     

非线性系统有输入饱和时基于平方和的鲁棒模型预测控制器

本文针对带有参数不确定和输入饱和的单输入单输出(SISO)仿射非线性系统,利用反馈线性化,将非线性系统转化为带有扰动和状态依赖输入饱和的多胞线性参变(LPV)模型,进而提出一种基于平方和(SOS)的鲁棒模型预测控制器(RMPC)设计方法.基于多胞RMPC控制器,设计加权状态反馈控制律,通过引入范数有界定理,确保扰动下预测状态收敛到不变集内,并利用勒让德多项式近似和SOS技术,将状态依赖输入饱和约束转化为多项式凸优化问题,以获得实际和辅助状态反馈律,所设计的SOS-RMPC控制器能够保证闭环系统的稳定性.通过与常规多胞RMPC控制器的仿真比较,验证了本方法的有效性,并进一步仿真分析了勒让德多项式阶次对控制器性能的影响.     

约束Hammerstein系统非线性预测控制及在聚丙烯牌号切换中的仿真研究

对状态和输入受约束的Hammerstein系统, 提出一种新的可保证闭环指数稳定的非线性模型预测控制策略. 基于线性子系统镇定的最优控制律, 滚动预测非线性代数方程的解算误差, 继而在线优化计算满足约束的预测控制量. 进一步, 得到闭环系统指数稳定的解算误差上界. 从而闭环系统不仅满足约束而且对解算误差具有鲁棒性. 最后以工业聚丙烯牌号切换控制为例, 仿真验证本文算法的有效性.     

基于LMI的约束系统H∞控制及其滚动优化实现

在LMI优化框架下,讨论有时域硬约束线性系统的H_∞控制问题.首先提出了一种基于LMI优化的状态反馈方法,并给出了闭环系统保证H_∞性能和满足时域硬约束的条件.在此基础上,融合预测控制的滚动优化原理讨论了一种滚动时域H_∞性能控制方法.通过对H_∞性能指标γ的在线最小化,闭环系统能实时协调控制性能要求和硬约束,并充分利用有限的控制能力提高控制性能.     

An MPC-based reference governor approach for offset-free control of constrained linear systems

This paper presents a model predictive control (MPC) based reference governor approach for control of constrained linear systems. A nominal closed-loop system is first designed to guarantee that, in the unconstrained case, asymptotic zero-error regulation for (piecewise) constant reference signals is achieved. Then, a couple of exogenous signals are added to the reference signal and to the control variable and their value is determined by formulating a MPC problem in order to guarantee that (i) when the state and control constraints are not active, the nominal closed-loop system is recovered, (ii) in transient conditions the constraints are always satisfied and the difference of the performances between the real and the nominal closed-loop systems is minimised, and (iii) when the reference signal is infeasible, the output is brought to the nearest feasible value. A simulation example is reported to witness the potentialities of the approach.     

基于滑模预测控制的海底采矿车轨迹跟踪算法

海底采矿车多工作于稀软底质,其面临的外部扰动较大,难以快速收敛跟踪误差,精准地跟踪预设轨迹。为此,本文提出了一种海底采矿车的滑模预测控制（sliding model predictive control,SMPC）轨迹跟踪算法。基于海底采矿车的运动学模型,首先设计滑模控制率实现轨迹跟踪误差快速收敛,其次利用少预测时域的线性时变模型预测控制算法（linear time varying model predictive control,LTV-MPC）优化该滑模控制率。而后,通过证明滑模控制率收敛和模型预测控制稳定,保证了闭环控制系统的稳定性。RecurDyn&Simulink联合仿真结果表明,与单一的滑模控制（sliding mode control,SMC）和线性时变模型预测控制算法相比,所提出的SMPC轨迹跟踪算法提高了轨迹跟踪精度,且算法具有较好的实时性。     

Robust distributed model predictive control of linear systems with structured time-varying uncertainties

In this work, synthesis of robust distributed model predictive control (MPC) is presented for a class of linear systems subject to structured time-varying uncertainties. By decomposing a global system into smaller dimensional subsystems, a set of distributed MPC controllers, instead of a centralised controller, are designed. To ensure the robust stability of the closed-loop system with respect to model uncertainties, distributed state feedback laws are obtained by solving a min–max optimisation problem. The design of robust distributed MPC is then transformed into solving a minimisation optimisation problem with linear matrix inequality constraints. An iterative online algorithm with adjustable maximum iteration is proposed to coordinate the distributed controllers to achieve a global performance. The simulation results show the effectiveness of the proposed robust distributed MPC algorithm.     

Predictive neuro-control of uncertain systems: design and use of a neuro-optimizer

We consider the problem of predictive control of uncertain stochastic discrete I/O systems. Given a model identification procedure able to give accurate output system estimates, e.g. a neural network approximation, we use another feedforward neural network to generate at each time step a constrained optimal control. Dynamic backpropagation is used to improve when necessary the controller network parameters. Both system and controller neural structures are first selected off-line by a statistical Bayesian procedure in order to make the predictive control minimizing process more efficient. The issue of stochastic stability of the closed-loop is considered. We developed this approach for the tracking control of such uncertain systems as biotechnological processes. Actual and simulated predictive neuro-control case studies in this field of application are proposed as illustrations. A comparison with a more classic quasi-Newton-based approach is also proposed, showing the interest of this neuro-control approach.     

优先级多目标稳定化约束模型预测控制

针对目标函数的不同优先级问题, 提出一种约束多变量线性定常系统的稳定化多目标模型预测控制策略. 首先, 基于多目标优化理论给出多目标预测控制问题的字典序最优解结果, 并在此基础上考虑目标函数的优先级, 重 新将多目标预测控制问题定义为字典序多目标预测控制问题; 然后, 采用终端约束、终端罚函数和局部状态反馈律 等三要素, 证明多目标预测控制闭环系统是渐近稳定的; 最后, 通过一个仿真实例验证了所提出方法的有效性.

     

Predictive proportional nonlinear control for stable-target tracking of a mobile robot: an experimental study

Two new types of control method have been developed based on model predictive control for stable-target tracking of a nonholonomic mobile robot. One method (Method 1) is a new nonlinear control method. This was developed based on model predictive control (predictive nonlinear control) to predict the next position of a mobile robot using the current velocities of the right and left wheels. This technique uses a tuning guideline in predictive nonlinear control. The other method (Method 2) is a combination of Method 1 and proportional control (predictive proportional nonlinear control). Method 2 involves a tuning guideline not only in a predictive nonlinear controller, but also in a proportional controller. In this technique, the selection of a tuning guideline in the proportional controller is enhanced, and thereby increases the control action in closed-loop responses. In Method 1, the nonlinear controller is derived from Liapunov stability theory, and is used to control the linear and angular velocities for locomotion control. Tuning parameters in the nonlinear controller (in Method 1) are selected to satisfy various design criteria, such as stability, performance, and robustness. Method 1 has certain limitations that result in a decrease of the performance criteria specified. Strong nonlinearities in the mobile robot system result in accumulated errors. To enhance performance further, we developed Method 2 as the solution for decreasing cumulative errors. Hence, the proportional controller is added to Method 1 in the closed-loop form in order to eliminate errors. The advantage of Method 2 is that it can cope with strong nonlinearities in the mobile vehicle system. The results of the performances of Method 1 and Method 2 are shown to demonstrate the effectiveness of both methods, and also the better performance of Method 2. The two new methods are effective in stable-target tracking, yielding an increase in performance and stability.     

模型参考自适应控制的直线永磁电机应用

用直线永磁电机构成的闭环控制系统易受环境干扰、系统性能指标差并且不稳定。针对这一问题,提出了基于模型参考的自适应控制系统,并对此方法设计的自适应机构进行了稳定性证明,很好地解决了直线永磁同步电动机易受外界环境、参数等影响所带来的问题,体现了在抗干扰能力、稳定时间等性能指标上的优越性。该方法操作简单,易于实现。利用仿真模拟环境参数的突变,其结果体现了该方法的优越性和有效性。     

基于状态观测器的约束鲁棒模型预测控制

模型不确定情况下的鲁棒问题是模型预测控制的一个根本问题。本文采用线性矩阵不等式(LMI)，研究多模型不确定性描述情况下的鲁棒模型预测控制问题。在输入输出约束条件下，最小化最坏情况下的无穷时域目标函数，获得保证系统稳定的基于状态观测器的状态反馈增益并且给出观测器增益的设计方法。实例说明算法可行且保证闭环系统渐近稳定。