具有时变通信受限非线性信息物理系统的网络化预测控制

针对具有时变通信受限的一类非线性信息物理系统,本文采用网络化预测控制策略,对于时变通信时延和数据丢失,不是使用常规的被动方式抑制,而是进行主动补偿.为了使补偿时变通信受限的方式简单、主动和通用,提出了一种新颖的网络化非线性预测控制方法.所设计的网络化非线性预测控制器能达到具有与无网络的本地闭环控制系统完全相同的期望控制...     

一类非最小相位非线性系统的自适应控制

针对一类非最小相位的非线性系统,通过引入一个近似系统,提出了一种简单的间接自 适应控制方法,并分析了采用该方法后系统输出的跟踪性能,给出了输出跟踪误差的上限.该 方法可克服现有的非线性自适应控制方法只能控制最小相位的非线性系统并且容易产生过 度控制的缺点.     

An integrated state space partition and optimal control method of multi-model for nonlinear systems based on hybrid systems

Multilinear model approach turns out to be an ideal candidate for dealing with nonlinear systems control problem. However, how to identify the optimal active state subspace of each linear subsystem is an open problem due to that the closed-loop performance of nonlinear systems interacts with these subspaces ranges. In this paper, a new systematic method of integrated state space partition and optimal control of multi-model for nonlinear systems based on hybrid systems is initially proposed, which can deal with the state space partition and associated optimal control simultaneously and guarantee an overall performance of nonlinear systems consequently. The proposed method is based on the framework of hybrid systems which synthesizes the multilinear model, produced by nonlinear systems, in a unified criterion and poses a two-level structure. At the upper level, the active state subspace of each linear subsystem is determined under the optimal control index of a hybrid system over infinite horizon, which is executed off-line. At the low level, the optimal control is implemented online via solving the optimal control of hybrid system over finite horizon. The finite horizon optimal control problem is numerically computed by simultaneous method for speeding up computation. Meanwhile, the model mismatch produced by simultaneous method is avoided by using the strategy of receding-horizon. Simulations on CSTR (Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor) confirm that a superior performance can be obtained by using the presented method.     

Robust approximation-free prescribed performance control for nonlinear systems and its application

This paper presents a robust prescribed performance control approach and its application to nonlinear tail-controlled missile systems with unknown dynamics and uncertainties. The idea of prescribed performance function (PPF) is incorporated into the control design, such that both the steady-state and transient control performance can be strictly guaranteed. Unlike conventional PPF-based control methods, we further tailor a recently proposed systematic control design procedure (i.e. approximation-free control) using the transformed tracking error dynamics, which provides a proportional-like control action. Hence, the function approximators (e.g. neural networks, fuzzy systems) that are widely used to address the unknown nonlinearities in the nonlinear control designs are not needed. The proposed control design leads to a robust yet simplified function approximation-free control for nonlinear systems. The closed-loop system stability and the control error convergence are all rigorously proved. Finally, comparative simulations are conducted based on nonlinear missile systems to validate the improved response and the robustness of the proposed control method.     

On the model-based approach to nonlinear networked control systems

The problem of model-based stabilization of a nonlinear system based on its approximate discrete-time model is addressed, under the assumption that both the feedforward and the feedback paths are subject to network-induced constraints. These constraints include irregularity of the transfer intervals, time-varying communication delays, and the possibility of packet losses. A communication protocol that copes with these constraints is proposed. A “Stability+performance recovery” result for the nonlinear model-based networked control system (NCS) is formulated and proven.Simulation results presented confirm that the proposed method improves the maximum allowable transfer interval.     

A polynomial approach for optimal control of switched nonlinear systems

Optimal control problems for switched nonlinear systems are investigated. We propose an alternative approach for solving the optimal control problem for a nonlinear switched system based on the theory of moments. The essence of this method is the transformation of a nonlinear, nonconvex optimal control problem, that is, the switched system, into an equivalent optimal control problem with linear and convex structure, which allows us to obtain an equivalent convex formulation more appropriate to be solved by high‐performance numerical computing. Consequently, we propose to convexify the control variables by means of the method of moments obtaining semidefinite programs. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

一类非线性多变量系统的多模型自适应控制

针对一类不确定的非线性多变量离散时间动态系统,提出了一种基于切换的多模型自适应控制方法.该控制方法的特点在于以下两个方面:首先,引入一个高阶差分算子使得非线性系统的非线性项的限制条件不再要求全局有界;其次,提出的控制方法由线性自适应控制器、神经网络非线性自适应控制器以及切换机构组成:线性控制器用来保证闭环系统的输入输出信号有界,神经网络非线性控制器用来改善闭环系统的性能,基于性能指标的切换机构在每一时刻选择性能指标较好的控制器对系统进行控制.理论分析和仿真实验说明了提出的多模型自适应控制方法的有效性.     

Observer‐based adaptive robust control of a class of nonlinear systems with dynamic uncertainties

In this paper, a discontinuous projection‐based adaptive robust control (ARC) scheme is constructed for a class of nonlinear systems in an extended semi‐strict feedback form by incorporating a nonlinear observer and a dynamic normalization signal. The form allows for parametric uncertainties, uncertain nonlinearities, and dynamic uncertainties. The unmeasured states associated with the dynamic uncertainties are assumed to enter the system equations in an affine fashion. A novel nonlinear observer is first constructed to estimate the unmeasured states for a less conservative design. Estimation errors of dynamic uncertainties, as well as other model uncertainties, are dealt with effectively via certain robust feedback control terms for a guaranteed robust performance. In contrast with existing conservative robust adaptive control schemes, the proposed ARC method makes full use of the available structural information on the unmeasured state dynamics and the prior knowledge on the bounds of parameter variations for high performance. The resulting ARC controller achieves a prescribed output tracking transient performance and final tracking accuracy in the sense that the upper bound on the absolute value of the output tracking error over entire time‐history is given and related to certain controller design parameters in a known form. Furthermore, in the absence of uncertain nonlinearities, asymptotic output tracking is also achieved. Copyright © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

不确定非仿射系统的引入动态逆的自抗扰控制器设计

针对一类不确定非仿射严反馈非线性系统, 提出一种引入动态逆的线性自抗扰控制器设计方法. 首先, 利 用微分同胚映射将严反馈非线性系统变换为积分串联型系统, 然后针对积分串联型系统设计线性自抗扰控制器. 提出的线性自抗扰控制器将闭环系统划分为3个时间尺度, 其中线性扩张状态观测器位于最快的时间尺度上, 用来 估计系统的状态和总和扰动, 动态逆位于次快的时间尺度上用以求解非仿射情况下的控制律, 系统动态位于最慢的 时间尺度上. 利用奇异摄动理论分析了闭环系统的稳定性和性能. 提出的自抗扰控制设计方法同样适用于控制增 益不确定的仿射非线性系统. 仿真和实验结果验证了提出的线性自抗扰控制器的可行性.     

多关节机器人的一种非线性反馈控制方法

本文研究了一种基于高阶线性化近似方法的机器人非线性反馈控制问题。首先,给出了多关节机器人的动力学模型,研究了一般非线性系统相对于某一标称轨迹的高阶线性近似方法,建立了高阶反馈项系数的计算公式,然后,讨论了多关节机器人的二阶近似非线性反馈控制方案。最后,给出了数字仿真结果.     

Distributed agent-based control and estimation over unreliable networks for a class of nonlinear large-scale systems

A new technique for distributed estimation and control of large-scale systems is presented in this paper. The proposed method makes use of a set of agents that implement local H _∞ controllers and Luenberger-like observers, improved with consensus-based corrections that incorporate information received from other agents. The communication between agents is assumed to be unreliable, this is modelled by time-varying delays and packet dropouts. The proposed methodology is an application for a class of nonlinear system affected by external disturbances. Some simulations are presented to illustrate the performance of this technique compared to the centralised case.     

Global optimal feedback control for general nonlinear systems with nonquadratic performance criteria

Optimal control of general nonlinear nonaffine controlled systems with nonquadratic performance criteria (that permit state- and control-dependent time-varying weighting parameters), is solved classically using a sequence of linear- quadratic and time-varying problems. The proposed method introduces an “approximating sequence of Riccati equations” (ASRE) to explicitly construct nonlinear time-varying optimal state-feedback controllers for such nonlinear systems. Under very mild conditions of local Lipschitz continuity, the sequences converge (globally) to nonlinear optimal stabilizing feedback controls. The computational simplicity and effectiveness of the ASRE algorithm is an appealing alternative to the tedious and laborious task of solving the Hamilton–Jacobi–Bellman partial differential equation. So the optimality of the ASRE control is studied by considering the original nonlinear-nonquadratic optimization problem and the corresponding necessary conditions for optimality, derived from Pontryagin's maximum principle. Global optimal stabilizing state-feedback control laws are then constructed. This is compared with the optimality of the ASRE control by considering a nonlinear fighter aircraft control system, which is nonaffine in the control. Numerical simulations are used to illustrate the application of the ASRE methodology, which demonstrate its superior performance and optimality.     

High-gain feedback control of rotating stall in axial flow compressors

High gain feedback is used to improve the performance of bifurcation control designs for the mitigation of stall in axial flow compressors. The maximum steady-state pressure rise is maintained for a range of operating conditions beyond the stall/surge line. Analysis and numerical results are presented to support the conclusions.     

Chattering-free fuzzy variable structure control for multivariable nonlinear systems

In this paper, a fuzzy logic controller (FLC) based variable structure control (VSC) with guaranteed stability for multivariable systems is presented. It is aimed at obtaining an improved performance of nonlinear multivariable systems. The main contribution of this work is firstly developing a generic matrix formulation of the FLC-VSC algorithm for nonlinear multivariable systems, with a special attention to non-zero final state. Secondly, ensuring the global stability of the controlled system. The multivariable nonlinear system is represented by T-S fuzzy model. The identification of the T-S model parameters has been improved using the well known weighting parameters approach to optimize local and global approximation and modeling capability of T-S fuzzy model. The main problem encountered is that T-S identification method cannot be applied when the membership functions (MFs) are overlapped by pairs. This in turn restricts the application of the T-S method because this type of membership function has been widely used in control applications. In order to overcome the chattering problem a switching function is added as an additional fuzzy variable and will be introduced in the premise part of the fuzzy rules together with the state variables. A two-link robot system and a mixing thermal system are chosen to evaluate the robustness, effectiveness, accuracy and remarkable performance of proposed FLC-VSC method.     

Nonlinear optimal tracking control with application to super-tankers for autopilot design

A new method is introduced to design optimal tracking controllers for a general class of nonlinear systems. A recently developed recursive approximation theory is applied to solve the nonlinear optimal tracking control problem explicitly by classical means. This reduces the nonlinear problem to a sequence of linear-quadratic and time-varying approximating problems which, under very mild conditions, globally converge in the limit to the nonlinear systems considered. The converged control input from the approximating sequence is then applied to the nonlinear system. The method is used to design an autopilot for the ESSO 190,000-dwt oil tanker. This multi-input-multi-output nonlinear super-tanker model is well established in the literature and represents a challenging problem for control design, where the design requirement is to follow a commanded maneuver at a desired speed. The performance index is selected so as to minimize: (a) the tracking error for a desired course heading, and (b) the rudder deflection angle to ensure that actuators operate within their operating limits. This will present a trade-off between accurate tracking and reduced actuator usage (fuel consumption) as they are both mutually dependent on each other. Simulations of the nonlinear super-tanker control model are conducted to illustrate the effectiveness of the nonlinear tracking controller.     

Composite nonlinear feedback control for linear singular systems with input saturation

This paper investigates the composite nonlinear feedback (CNF) control technique for linear singular systems with input saturation. First, a linear feedback control law is designed for the step tracking control problem of linear singular systems subject to input saturation. Then, based on this linear feedback gain, a CNF control law is constructed to improve the transient performance of the closed-loop system. By introducing a generalized Lyapunov equation, this paper develops a design procedure for constructing the CNF control law for linear singular systems with input saturation. After decomposing the closed-loop system into fast subsystem and slow subsystem, it can be shown that the nonlinear part of the CNF control law only relies on slow subsystem. The improvement of transient performance by the proposed design method is demonstrated by an illustrative example.     

Adaptive neural sliding mode compensator for a class of nonlinear systems with unmodeled uncertainties

This paper addresses the problem of adaptive neural sliding mode control for a class of multi-input multi-output nonlinear system. The control strategy is an inverse nonlinear controller combined with an adaptive neural network with sliding mode control using an on-line learning algorithm. The adaptive neural network with sliding mode control acts as a compensator for a conventional inverse controller in order to improve the control performance when the system is affected by variations in its entire structure (kinematics and dynamics). The controllers are obtained by using Lyapunov's stability theory. Experimental results of a case study show that the proposed method is effective in controlling dynamic systems with unexpected large uncertainties.     

A two-tier control architecture for nonlinear process systems with continuous/asynchronous feedback

In this work, we introduce a two-tier control architecture for nonlinear process systems with both continuous and asynchronous sensing and actuation. This class of systems arises naturally in the context of process control systems based on hybrid communication networks (i.e. point-to-point wired links integrated with networked wired or wireless communication) and utilising multiple heterogeneous measurements (e.g. temperature and concentration). Assuming that there exists a lower-tier control system which relies on point-to-point communication and continuous measurements to stabilise the closed-loop system, we propose to use Lyapunov-based model predictive control to design an upper-tier networked control system to profit from both the continuous and the asynchronous measurements as well as from additional networked control actuators. The proposed two-tier control system architecture preserves the stability properties of the lower-tier controller while improving the closed-loop performance. The theoretical results are demonstrated using two different chemical process examples.     

Robust adaptive fuzzy tracking control for a class of strict-feedback nonlinear systems based on backstepping technique

In this paper, the robust adaptive fuzzy tracking control problem is discussed for a class of perturbed strict-feedback nonlinear systems. The fuzzy logic systems in Mamdani type are used to approximate unknown nonlinear functions. A design scheme of the robust adaptive fuzzy controller is proposed by use of the backstepping technique. The proposed controller guarantees semi-global uniform ultimate boundedness of all the signals in the derived closed-loop system and achieves the good tracking performance. The possible controller singularity problem which may occur in some existing adaptive control schemes with feedback linearization techniques can be avoided. In addition, the number of the on-line adaptive parameters is not more than the order of the designed system. Finally, two simulation examples are used to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed control scheme.