Generic model control — A case study revisited

The application of the Generic Model Control (GMC) algorithm to the control of an evaporator has been reported recently by Lee et al. (1989). The results of their case study are claimed to demonstrate the superiority of the nonlinear GMC algorithm over conventional techniques including Dynamic Matrix Control. In this note it is shown that for the evaporator example the improved performance arises primarily from the full multivariable and feedforward nature of the control law, rather than from the nonlinear nature of GMC.     

基于动力有限元分析和神经网络技术的含分层复合材料层合板的损伤诊断

本文基于作者提出的含层间分层损伤层合板的动力有限元分析模型和方法,计算了分层长度和位置对含层间分层损伤层合板结构的固有频率的影响,然后应用MATLAB的神经网络工具箱建立了人工神经网络,通过典型结构的仿真结果比较,证明了采用有限元动力分析和BP网络技术相结合的方法是一种可用于复合材料层合板的分层损伤诊断的有效方法.     

一类非线性随机时滞系统的故障诊断

针对一类非线性随机时滞系统提出了一种新的故障检测算法,该方法不同于传统的故障检测方法,是通过构建一种带有Consensus滤波器的故障诊断滤波器的方法来进行故障诊断.首先采用一组传感器测量系统实际输出,然后根据传感器的测量值构建一组残差生成器,将每个残差生成器看作一个小世界网络模型中的一个节点,采用动态Consensus算法计算出残差生成器的残差,并根据残差来判断系统是否有故障发生.仿真结果表明了本文所提出方法的可行性和有效性.     

Straightforward modeling of dynamic I–V characteristics for microwave FETs

This work presents a straightforward approach aimed at modeling the dynamic I–V characteristics of microwave active solid‐state devices. The drain‐source current generator represents the most significant source of nonlinearity in a transistor and, therefore, its correct modeling is fundamental to predict accurately the current and voltage waveforms under large‐signal operation. The proposed approach relies on using a small set of low‐frequency time‐domain waveform measurements combined with numerical optimization‐based estimation of the nonlinear model parameters. The procedure is applied to a gallium nitride HEMT and silicon FinFET. The effectiveness of the modeling procedure in terms of prediction accuracy and generalization capability is demonstrated by validation of the extracted models under operating conditions different than the ones used for the parameters estimation. Good agreement between measurements and model simulations is achieved for both technologies and in both low‐ and high‐frequency range. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Int J RF and Microwave CAE 24:109–116, 2014.     

基于GP2Y0A02距离测量的仿真与辅助设计

为了实现非接触距离测量,利用多个仿真与设计软件设计了采用GP2Y0A02模块的距离光学测试系统。在PROTEUS中测量GP2Y0A02电压值,并在Matlab中采用多元线性回归建立GP2Y0A02电压与距离的拟合曲线,最后在开发的测量程序中利用拟合曲线求解得到距离量。测试结果表明,对于非线性位置测量采用适当数据处理方法能得到满意的测量精度。     

An Adaptive and Optimized Switching Observer for Sensorless Control of an Electromagnetic Valve Actuator in Camless Internal Combustion Engines

In this paper, the design and operation of a special electromagnetic actuator as a variable engine valve actuator are presented. Further, this paper describes a feasible approximated velocity switching estimator based on measurements of current and input voltage to achieve sensorless control. The proposed concept allows a reduced‐order observer to be conceived and yields a specific control strategy with an acceptable performance. In general, this approach represents a viable strategy to build reduced‐order observers for estimating the velocity of systems through the measurement of input current and voltage. The robustness of the velocity tracking is explored using a minimum variance approach. The effect of the noise is minimized, and the position can be achieved through an adaptive and optimized structure by combining this particular velocity estimator and an observer based on the electromechanical system. Position control is achieved through an inversion of the model. This approach avoids a more complex structure for the observer and yields an acceptable performance as well as eliminating bulky position‐sensor systems. In addition, a control strategy is presented and discussed. Computer simulations of the sensorless control structure are presented in which the positive effects of the observer with optimized parameter setting are visible in the closed‐loop control.     

基于非线性关联维特征提取的机械自动化监测系统

提取天然气压缩机故障状态下振动信号的故障特征是设计机械自动化检测系统的核心技术。提出一种基于非线性关联维特征提取的机械自动化监测系统设计方法,在故障诊断原理基础上,进行故障振动信号时间序列分析,设计故障振动信号相空间重构方法,改进了相空间重构最佳时延和嵌入维数参数计算的关键技术,通过提取关联维故障特征,在Simulink平台上设计了自动化监测系统。系统实验结果表明,该算法和系统能使各类故障状态下提取的关联维特征的标准差显著性降低,特征分布聚类能力明显提高,系统能有效检测各类故障,实现了机械设备的自动化监测,在自动化故障诊断仪表设计等领域具有较好的工程实践价值。     

Viscoelastic and Processing Effects on the Fiber-Matrix Interphase Strength. Part I. The Effects of Loading Rate, Test Temperature, Fiber Sizing and Global Strain Level

The effects of loading rate, fiber sizing, test temperature and global strain level on the adhesion strength between carbon fibers and a thermosetting epoxy (Epon 815) are studied using the single fiber fragmentation test procedure. Analytical methodology describing the viscoelastic behavior observed is also presented. The possibility of rate-temperature-interphase thickness superposition for the interfacial strength function is illustrated based on the analytical models discussed. Experimental data are discussed using Weibull statistics and also presented in the form of percent relative frequency histograms for the fiber fragments in a collective fashion. The use of histograms allows for interpretation of the skewness in the data population.     

Controller design for nonlinear systems using the Contoured Robust Controller Bode plot

In this paper, we develop the Contoured Robust Controller Bode (CRCBode) plot and demonstrate its use in the design of robust controllers for nonlinear single‐input single‐output (SISO) systems. The CRCBode plot shows contours (level sets) of a robust performance quantity on the Bode magnitude and phase plots of the controller. An iterative frequency domain loop‐shaping design approach is employed to eliminate all intersections of the controller frequency response with certain ‘forbidden regions,’ indicating that a standard SISO robust stability and performance criterion is satisfied. Nonlinearities are accounted for by avoiding the maximum forbidden regions over a structured uncertainty set consisting of linearizations of the system dynamics about several operating points. We demonstrate this technique by designing and experimentally verifying a flow‐rate controller for a butterfly‐valve based liquid cooling system, which is robust to valve nonlinearities and flow disturbances. Finally, we compare this compensator with one generated using an automated H _∞ synthesis algorithm and discuss the advantages of the CRCBode approach. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.