Development and Application of a Power Law Constitutive Model for Eddy Current Dampers

Eddy current dampers (ECDs) have emerged as highly desirable solutions for vibration control due to theirexceptional damping performance and durability. However, the existing constitutive models present challenges tothe widespread implementation of ECD technology, and there is limited availability of finite element analysis (FEA)software capable of accurately modeling the behavior of ECDs. This study addresses these issues by developing anewconstitutivemodel that is both easily understandable and user-friendly for FEAsoftware. By utilizing numericalresults obtained from electromagnetic FEA, a novel power law constitutive model is proposed to capture thenonlinear behavior of ECDs. The effectiveness of the power law constitutive model is validated throughmechanicalproperty tests and numerical seismic analysis. Furthermore, a detailed description of the application process ofthe power law constitutive model in ANSYS FEA software is provided. To facilitate the preliminary design ofECDs, an analytical derivation of energy dissipation and parameter optimization for ECDs under harmonicmotionis performed. The results demonstrate that the power law constitutive model serves as a viable alternative forconducting dynamic analysis using FEA and optimizing parameters for ECDs.

Model Predictive Control Based Defensive Guidance Law in Three-Body Engagement

Model predictive control(MPC)has been widely used in process industry,but its appli-cations to missile guidance law are relatively rare.In this paper,MPC is introduced to design defen-sive guidance law in a three-body engagement,where a defending missile(i.e.,defender)is employed to protect a target aircraft from an attacking missile.Based on nonlinear kinematic equa-tions,an explicit linear discrete-time model is derived as the predictive model.Then the defensive guidance problem is formulated as a quadratic programming problem,and a fast algorithm for the MPC guidance law is developed.The advantages of the MPC guidance law include the applicabil-ity to scenarios with unknown guidance strategy of attacking missile,nonlinear kinematics and mul-tiple constraints.Another key feature is that the proposed approach does not require alteration in the target maneuver.Simulation results show that the MPC guidance law works well and can meet real-time requirements.

Adaptive Clutch Engaging Process Control for Automatic Mechanical Transmission

Based on detail analysis of clutch engaging process control targets and adaptive demands, a control strategy which is based on speed signal, different from that of based on main clutch displacement signal, is put forward. It considers both jerk and slipping work which are the most commonly used quality evaluating indexes of vehicle starting phase. The adaptive control system and its reference model are discussed profoundly. Taking the adaptability to different starting gears and different road conditions as examples, some proving field test records are shown to illustrate the main clutch adaptive control strategy at starting phase. Proving field test gives acceptable results.

An Improved Robust Model Predictive Control Approach to Systems with Linear Fractional Transformation Perturbations

In this paper, a robust model predictive control approach is proposed for a class of uncertain systems with time-varying, linear fractional transformation perturbations. By adopting a sequence of feedback control laws instead of a single one, the control performance can be improved and the region of attraction can be enlarged compared with the existing model predictive control （MPC） approaches. Moreover, a synthesis approach of MPC is developed to achieve high performance with lower on-line computational burden. The effectiveness of the proposed approach is verified by simulation examples.

Reaching law based sliding mode control for a frame structure under seismic load

Implementation of efficient vibration control schemes for seismically excited structures is becoming more and more important in recent years.In this study,the influence of different control schemes on the dynamic performance of a frame structure excited by El Centro wave,with an emphasis on reaching law based control strategies,is examined.Reaching law refers to the reachable problem and criteria for the sliding state of a control system.Three reaching laws are designed to present different sliding mode control strategies by incorporating a state space model that describes structural dynamic characteristics of a frame structure.Both intact and damaged structures are studied by using the aforementioned control strategies.The influence of different structural damage extents,control locations and reaching law based control methods are further investigated.The results show that the structure can be well controlled using the sliding mode strategy when the induced structural damage extent does not exceed the standard percentage for considering the structure was damaged,which is 20%reduction in structure stiffness,as reported in the literature.The control effectiveness is more satisfactory if the control location is the same as the direction of external excitation.Furthermore,to study the chattering phenomenon of the sliding mode control method,approximation and detail components extracted from the phase plots of the sliding mode control system are compared via wavelet transform at different scales.The results show that for the same type of control law,the system behaves with similar chattering phenomenon.

A Systematic Analysis Approach to Discrete-time Indirect Model Reference Adaptive Control

这份报纸论述间接模型引用的设计和分析有为分离时间的系统的一个类的规范的适应法律的适应控制(MRAC ) 。主要工作包括三部分。第一，构造工厂参数评价算法不仅拥有传统的评价算法的象那些的一样的性质而且在零避免分割的可能性。第二，由发现在工厂参数之间的关系，估计和控制器参数估计并且用工厂参数的性质估计，控制器参数估计的类似的性质也被建立。第三，基于关系，在使正常化之间的性质发信号并且在靠近环的系统并且在分离时间的系统上的一些重要数学工具上的所有信号作为在连续时间的盒子中，到分离间接 MRAC 计划的系统的稳定性和集中分析途径严厉地被开发。

基于模型预测控制的AMT自动离合器控制研究

离合器控制是影响自动变速器换挡平顺性的重要因素,传统的控制方法难以对自动离合器这种大滞后、非线性系统进行精确的控制。综合考虑将换挡平顺性和发动机稳定运转等因素作为系统约束,以换挡时间最短、滑磨功和冲击度最小作为设计目标,设计了基于模型预测控制(MPC)算法的自动离合器结合控制器。通过仿真和实车试验验证,与模糊逻辑控制算法相比,模型预测控制算法能有效地降低换挡过程中的冲击度和滑磨功,提升了换挡品质。

AMT手动挡锁挡控制策略研究

为实现纯电动商用车机械式自动变速箱(AMT)适应复杂行驶工况,可通过整车控制器(VCU)控制变速箱进行手动挡锁挡控制。通过使用比例积分(PI)调节的控制方式对电机扭矩进行限制,从而将驱动电机的转速控制在限值之内。然后基于控制器局域网(CAN)标定协议(CCP)进行在线标定,截取相应的报文数据进行分析,验证其功能。试验结果显示,文章的控制方法能够实现车辆的手动挡锁挡功能,电机转速波动范围在±20r/min之内,且车身无抖动现象,具有较好的驾驶平顺性。

Novel robust control framework for morphing aircraft

This paper develops a robust control methodology for a class of morphing aircraft,which is called innovative control effector（ICE） aircraft.For the ICE morphing aircraft,the distributed arrays of hundreds of shape-change devices are employed to stabilize and maneuver the air vehicle.Because the morphing aircraft have the inherent uncertainty and varying dynamics due to the alteration of their configuration,a desired control performance can not be satisfied with a fixed feedback controller.Therefore,a novel control framework including an adaptive flight control law and an adaptive allocation algorithm is proposed.Firstly,a state feedback adaptive control law is designed to guarantee closed-loop stability and state tracking in the presence of uncertain dynamics caused by the wing shape change due to different flight missions.In the control allocation,many distributed arrays are managed in an optimal way to improve the robustness of the system.The scheme is used to an uncertain morphing aircraft model,and the simulation results demonstrate their performance.

OPTIMAL TORQUE CONTROL STRATEGY FOR PARALLEL HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE WITH AUTOMATIC MECHANICAL TRANSMISSION

In parallel hybrid electrical vehicle （PHEV） equipped with automatic mechanical transmission （AMT）, the driving smoothness and the clutch abrasion are the primary considerations for powertrain control during gearshift and clutch operation. To improve these performance indexes of PHEV, a coordinated control system is proposed through the analyzing of HEV powertrain dynamic characteristics. Using the method of minimum principle, the input torque of transmission is optimized to improve the driving smoothness of vehicle. Using the methods of fuzzy logic and fuzzy-PID, the engaging speed of clutch and the throttle opening of engine are manipulated to ensure the smoothness of clutch engagement and reduce the abrasion of clutch friction plates. The motor provides the difference between the required input torque of transmission and the torque transmitted through clutch plates. Results of simulation and experiments show that the proposed control strategy performs better than the contrastive control system, the smoothness of driving and the abrasion of clutch can be improved simultaneously.

Strategy to control crawling vehicles with automated mechanical transmission

In order to move vehicles with automated mechanical transmission （AMT） a little bit of distance, such as reversing into or moving in a garage, a control strategy for crawling vehicles was proposed. Based on the dynamic analysis of vehicle starting process and requirements of crawl driv- ing for the vehicle, a control strategy of the clutch was designed. The strategy increased the.slipping friction torque first and then decreased it, in order to realize the crawl driving. The speed increased by the engagement of the clutch, and then the clutch turned to disengage to the half disengage point, when the speed met the requirements. Based on the control strategy, a control software was de- signed. In the end, the software was tested on a vehicle with AMT. The lowest steady vehicle speed was reduced to 40% of the original value, which was set in the control strategy.

Intelligent technology-based control of motion and vibration using MR dampers

Due to their intrinsically nonlinear characteristics,development of control strategies that are implementable and can fully utilize the capabilities of semiactive control devices is an important and challenging task.In this study,two control strategies are proposed for protecting buildings against dynamic hazards,such as severe earthquakes and strong winds,using one of the most promising semiactive control devices,the magnetorheological (MR) damper.The first control strategy is implemented by introducing an inverse neural network (NN) model of the MR damper.These NN models provide direct estimation of the voltage that is required to produce a target control force calculated from some optimal control algorithms.The major objective of this research is to provide an effective means for implementation of the MR damper with existing control algorithms.The second control strategy involves the design of a fuzzy controller and an adaptation law.The control objective is to minimize the difference between some desirable responses and the response of the combined system by adaptively adjusting the MR damper.The use of the adaptation law eliminates the need to acquire characteristics of the combined system in advance. Because the control strategy based on the combination of the fuzzy controller and the adaptation law doesn't require a prior knowledge of the combined building-damper system,this approach provides a robust control strategy that can be used to protect nonlinear or uncertain structures subjected to random loads.

Review on development progress of automatic manual transmissions control

In recent years, the sustainable development of automatic manual transmissions (AMTs) control in vehicles is conspicuous. The control applications have grown fast and steadily due to the tremendous progress in power electronics components and the control software that enhance the requirements for delivering higher vehicles performance. AMTs control strategies achieve a reduction in the driveline dynamic oscillations behavior during gear shifting and clutch starting up processes. AMTs future expectations are an increase of torque capacity, more speed ratios and the development of advanced and efficient electronic control systems. This paper concerns with the progressing view of AMTs in the past, today and future, gives an overview of the potential dynamic problems concerned with AMTs and some control strategies used to solve those problems.

Stabilization of CSTR w ith Self-tuning Sliding Mode Controller Using T-S Fuzzy Linearization

A self-tuning reaching law based sliding mode control(SMC)theory is proposed to stabilize the nonlinear continuous stirred tank reactor(CSTR).T-S fuzzy logic is used to build a global fuzzy state-space linear model.Combing the traits of SMC and CSTR,three fuzzy rules can meet the requirements of controlled system.The self-tuning switch control law which can drive the state variables to the sliding surface as soon as possible is designed to ensure the robustness of uncertain fuzzy system.Lyapunov equation is applied to proving the stability of the sliding surface.The simulations show that the proposed approach can achieve desired performance with less chattering problem.

Attitude control of spacecraft during propulsion of swing thruster

As for orbit transfer vehicle (OTV) with multiple satellites/payloads carried,the release of each payload will bring serious change to the mass center of OTV and the thrust produced by the swing thruster will form a rather large disturbance to the attitude of OTV. Steering the nozzle to track the estimated center of mass (ECM) of OTV can reduce but not remove the disturbance due to the difference between the ECM and the practical mass center (PCM) of OTV. The practical propelling direction will change with the internal motion during the propulsion process and attitude control system should be enabled to guarantee that the propelling direction is collinear with the command. Since the structural parameters have changed,which is due to internal motion and fuel consumption,the dynamic model have to be formulated to determine these time-varying parameters and the required attitude of OTV should be determined as well. Modulating attitude quaternion results in quasi Euler angles. Based on the resulting quasi Euler angles,a novel attitude switching control law is introduced to control the variable-mass OTV. Simulation results show that,even in the case of structural asymmetry,control torque matrix asymmetry,attitude disturbance and strong coupling between the channels,the attitude of OTV can be controlled perfectly,and the proposed attitude control law is effective for the variable-mass OTV with swing thruster.

基于电控气动AMT离合器位置精确控制技术研究

离合器控制是AMT系统控制的核心关键,实现对离合器位置的精确控制是保证离合器寿命、提高AMT换挡舒适性的重要因素,而气动离合器由于气体本身的可压缩特性,导致离合器位置控制具有非线性、滞后性和超调现象,单纯依靠PID控制无法解决位置超调问题。故本文提出一种预测性气动AMT离合器位置精确控制方法,通过扭矩控制确定离合器目标位置,基于离合器目标位置,以离合器实际位置为反馈信号通过PID控制器实现离合器位置闭环控制,对离合器目标位置和实际位置相互关系、位置变化率等参数信息进行识别,寻找恰当时机提前开启离合器相应电磁阀实现预测性控制,从而减小气动离合器超调现象,提高换挡舒适性。

基于有限时间干扰观测器的改进模型水下机器人自适应鲁棒容错控制

针对无人水下机器人(unmanned underwater vehicle,UUV)工作中存在的执行器故障,在系统不确定性与外界干扰下,提出一种基于有限时间扰动观测器(finite time disturbance observer,FTDO),并结合改进模型的自适应鲁棒容错控制方法。一方面,FTDO能在有限时间内对外界环境干扰进行估计;另一方面利用滑模控制加上径向基神经网络(radial basis function neyral network,RBF)的万能逼近特性,建立带有执行器故障的输入补偿;其中改进模型的引入解决了系统不确定性导致的输入饱和,提高了稳定性与鲁棒性;其次采用一种新型的双幂趋近律使滑模量在更短时间收敛到稳态误差界内;仿真与水池实验结果表明了所提方法相对于滑模控制有着更好的容错效果。

AMT离合器接合过程中的压力控制

为了解决离合器特性在AMT的批量生产中出现较大的离散性和在长期运行过程中因磨损等导致的漂移等问题,提出了一种基于压力控制的离合器控制方法。该方法可以直接控制离合器传递扭矩的大小,而且与离合器的制造、装配误差和磨损情况无关。有效地改善了AMT的离合器控制性能,并且为AMT的批量生产提供了保证。

AMT车辆爬行工况离合器控制策略与试验

开发了以直流无刷电机驱动的AMT车辆电控操纵系统。根据电机驱动式自动离合器的特点 ,制定了车辆爬行时离合器的控制策划 ,并采用PD控制算法实现了离合器的慢接合控制 ,使车辆的爬行速度可以适应驾驶员的意图、行驶环境以及负载的变化 ,经试验取得了满意的控制效果。