A General Robust MPC Design for the State‐Space Model: Application to Paper Machine Process

Applying model predictive control (MPC) in some cases such as complicated process dynamics and/or rapid sampling leads us to poorly numerically conditioned solutions and heavy computational load. Furthermore, there is always mismatch in a model that describes a real process. Therefore, in this paper in order to prevail over the mentioned difficulties, we design a robust MPC using the Laguerre orthonormal basis in order to speed up the convergence at the same time with lower computation adding an extra parameter “a” in MPC. In addition, the Kalman state estimator is included in the prediction model and accordingly the MPC design is related to the Kalman estimator parameters as well as the error of estimations which helps the controller react faster against unmeasured disturbances. Tuning the parameters of the Kalman estimator as well as MPC is another achievement of this paper which guarantees the robustness of the system against the model mismatch and measurement noise. The sensitivity function at low frequency is minimized to tune the MPC parameters since the lower the magnitude of the sensitivity function at low frequency the better command tracking and disturbance rejection results. The integral absolute error (IAE) and peak of the sensitivity are used as constraints in optimization procedure to ensure the stability and robustness of the controlled process. The performance of the controller is examined via the controlling level of a Tank and paper machine processes.     

旋转导向钻井稳定平台的广义预测控制研究

研究了旋转导向钻井稳定平台的摩擦问题,建立了带摩擦的稳定平台广义被控对象的数学模型。针对稳定平台摩擦的不确定性,为了提高稳定平台系统的控制精度和稳定性,提出了阶梯式广义预测控制算法,既保留了传统广义预测控制的优点,又避免了在线求解逆矩阵,同时使算法的安全性得到了提高。将改进算法应用于稳定平台的工具面角控制,并进行了仿真。仿真结果表明,上述算法具有较高的控制精度和良好的动态性能,并且对时变的摩擦干扰具有较强的抗干扰能力,对系统参数摄动具有良好的鲁棒性。     

Distributed non-cooperative robust MPC based on reduced-order models

In this paper, a non-cooperative distributed MPC algorithm based on reduced order model is proposed to stabilize large-scale systems. The large-scale system consists of a group of interconnected subsystems. Each subsystem can be partitioned into two parts: measurable part, whose states can be directly measured by sensors, and the unmeasurable part. In the online computation phase, only the measurable dynamics of the corresponding subsystem and neighbour-to-neighbour communication are necessary for the local controller design. Satisfaction of the state constraints and the practical stability are guaranteed while the complexity of the optimization problem is reduced. Numerical examples are given to show the effectiveness of this algorithm.     

Model Predictive Control for Discrete‐Time Systems with Random Delay and Randomly Occurring Nonlinearity

In this paper, the model predictive control problem is investigated for a class of discrete‐time systems with random delay and randomly occurring nonlinearity. The randomly occurring nonlinearity, which describes the phenomena of a class of nonlinear disturbances occurring in a random way, is modeled according to a Bernoulli distributed white sequence with a known conditional probability. Moreover, the random delay is governed by a discrete‐time finite‐state Markov chain. The approach of delay fractioning is applied to the controller synthesis. It is shown that the proposed model predictive controller guarantees the stochastic stability of the closed‐loop system. Finally, a numerical simulation is given to illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed method.     

动车组LSSVM建模与速度跟踪控制

动车组运行环境复杂多变、运行过程中空气阻力对动车组运行性能有较大影响,基于线性模型的动车组运行控制策略难以满足高精度跟踪给定速度-位移曲线要求。提出一种动车组非线性模型描述及其运行速度控制方法。首先,基于动车组牵引特性和系统运行数据,建立了动车组LSSVM非线性模型;给出了基于LSSVM模型的动车组运行速度控制方法。基于CRH380AL型动车组运行数据的仿真结果验证了该方法的有效性。     

Predictive control for voltage collapse avoidance using a modified discrete multi-valued PSO algorithm

Voltage stability is one of the most challenging concerns that power utilities are confronted with, and this paper proposes a voltage control scheme based on Model Predictive Control (MPC) to overcome this kind of instability. Voltage instability has a close relation with the adequacy of reactive power and the response of Under Load Tap Changers (ULTCs) to the voltage drop after the occurrence of a contingency. Therefore, the proposed method utilizes reactive power injection and tap changing to avoid voltage collapse. Considering discrete nature of the changes in the tap ratio and also in the reactive power injected by capacitor banks, the search area for the optimizer of MPC will be an integer area; consequently, a modified discrete multi-valued Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) is considered to perform this optimization. Simulation results of applying the proposed control scheme to a 4-bus system confirm its capability to prevent voltage collapse.     

INFORMATION LITERACY IN A RESEARCHER'S LEARNING LIFE: THE SEVEN AGES OF RESEARCH

This article uses data from research conducted in the course of writing a book on the needs, wants and characteristics of researchers to examine how researchers view themselves and the research process. As a result of this, the Seven Ages of Research model was developed which categorises a researcher's learning life into a series of discrete stages. The article explores learning needs relevant to each age in the learning life and links them to the development of information literacy. The authors explore the polarisation that exists between what researchers think research is about and what they believe the library can offer them, and suggest that information literacy needs to be seen as involving a change in understanding of, and attitude to, the world of information, as well as the nature of those information needs. Finally, they explore the librarian's role in an e-environment which has changed the way researchers work and identify some of the challenges facing library and information services professionals in the future in supporting researchers throughout their learning lives.     

一种考虑径流预报及其不确定性的水库优化调度模型

鉴于纯随机径流描述或确定性径流预报的水库(群)优化调度模型,未考虑径流预报及其不确定性,导致优化计算结果与水库实际运行情况存在较大差异.本文提出了一种利用后验的径流状态转移概率和径流预报的可预测性概率来描述径流预报及其不确定性的优化调度模型.依据二滩水电站径流及其预报的实际状况,考虑不同预见期的径流预报信息,建立了考虑...     

Nonlinear model predictive control with relevance vector regression and particle swarm optimization

In this paper, a nonlinear model predictive control strategy which utilizes a probabilistic sparse kernel learning technique called relevance vector regression （RVR） and particle swarm optimization with controllable random exploration velocity （PSO-CREV） is applied to a catalytic continuous stirred tank reactor （CSTR） process. An accurate reliable nonlinear model is first identified by RVR with a radial basis function （RBF） kernel and then the optimization of control sequence is speeded up by PSO-CREV. Additional stochastic behavior in PSO-CREV is omitted for faster convergence of nonlinear optimization. An improved system performance is guaranteed by an accurate sparse predictive model and an efficient and fast optimization algorithm. To compare the performance, model predictive control （MPC） using a deterministic sparse kernel learning technique called Least squares support vector machines （LS-SVM） regression is done on a CSTR. Relevance vector regression shows improved tracking performance with very less computation time which is much essential for real time control.     

Design of output constraints for model-based non-square controllers using interval operability

A steady-state interval operability methodology is introduced here for multivariable non-square systems with fewer inputs than output variables to be used in the design of model-based constrained controllers (MPC, DMC). For such systems, set-point control is not possible for all the outputs and interval control is needed. The proposed iterative approach enables the selection of the needed interval constraints systematically, so that the tightest possible control is achieved without rendering the control problem infeasible. The application of this methodology to high-dimensional industrial problems characterizing processes of Air Products and Chemicals and DuPont shows that very significant reduction of the constrained region can be achieved from the steady-state point of view. Ratios of the initial to the calculated volume of the constrained regions examined range between 10⁴ and 10⁸.