Feedback linearization and equivalent-disturbance compensation control strategy for piezoelectric stage

Piezoelectric stages use piezoelectric actuators and flexure hinges as driving and amplifying mechanisms,respectively.These systems have high positioning accuracy and high-frequency responses,and they are widely used in various precision/ultra-precision positioning fields.However,the main challenge with these devices is the inherent hysteresis nonlinearity of piezoelectric actuators,which seriously affects the tracking accuracy of a piezoelectric stage.Inspired by this challenge,in this work,we developed a Hammerstein model to describe the hysteresis nonlinearity of a piezoelectric stage.In particular,in our proposed scheme,a feedback-linearization algorithm is used to eliminate the static hysteresis nonlinearity.In addition,a composite controller based on equivalent-disturbance compensation was designed to counteract model uncertainties and external disturbances.An analysis of the stability of a closed-loop system based on this feedback-linearization algorithm and composite controller was performed,and this was followed by extensive comparative experiments using a piezoelectric stage developed in the laboratory.The experimental results confirmed that the feedback-linearization algorithm and the composite controller offer improved linearization and trajectory-tracking performance.

Equilibrium Control Theory and Direct Method of Feedback Linearization for Nonlinear Time Varying Systems

Aim To present a simple and effective method for the design of nonlinear and time varying control system. Methods A new concept of dynamic equilibrium of a system and its stability were presented first. It was pointed out that what is controlled directly by the input of a control system is the system's dynamic equilibrium rather than the states. Based on it, a new feedback linearization method for nonlinear system based on the Lyapunov direct method was given. Simulation studies were also carried out. Results The example and simulation show that by use of the method, the controller design becomes very simple and the control effect is quite satisfying. Conclusion The new method unifies the stabilizing problem(regulating problem) with the tracking problem. It is a very simple and effective method for the design of nonlinear and time varying control system.

Impact angle control over composite guidance law based on feedback linearization and finite time control

The impact angle control over guidance(IACG) law against stationary targets is proposed by using feedback linearization control(FLC) and finite time control(FTC). First, this paper transforms the kinematics equation of guidance systems into the feedbackable linearization model, in which the guidance law is obtained without considering the impact angle via FLC. For the purpose of the line of sight(LOS) angle and its rate converging to the desired values, the second-order LOS angle is considered as a double-integral system. Then, this paper utilizes FTC to design a controller which can guarantee the states of the double-integral system converging to the desired values. Numerical simulation illustrates the performance of the IACG, in contrast to the existing guidance law.

Feedback linearization of the nonlinear model of a small-scale helicopter

In order to design a nonlinear controller for small-scale autonomous helicopters, the dynamic characteristics of a model helicopter are investigated, and an integrated nonlinear model of a small-scale helicopter for hovering control is presented. It is proved that the nonlinear system of the small-scale helicopter can be transformed to a linear system using the dynamic feedback linearization technique. Finally, simulations are carried out to validate the nonlinear controller.

Controlling chaos in RCL-shunted Josephson junction by delayed linear feedback

The resistively-capacitively-inductively-shunted （RCL-shunted） Josephson junction （RCLSJJ） shows chaotic behaviour under some parameter conditions. Here a scheme for controlling chaos in the RCLSJJ is presented based on the linear feedback theory. Numerical simulations show that this scheme can be effectively used to control chaotic states in this junction into stable periodic states. Moreover, the different stable period states with different period numbers can be obtained by appropriately adjusting the feedback intensity and delay time without any pre-knowledge of this system required.

A new hyperchaotic system and its linear feedback control

This paper reports a new hyperchaotic system by adding an additional state variable into a three-dimensional chaotic dynamical system, studies some of its basic dynamical properties, such as the hyperchaotic attractor, Lyapunov exponents, bifurcation diagram and the hyperchaotic attractor evolving into periodic, quasi-periodic dynamical behaviours by varying parameter k. Furthermore, effective linear feedback control method is used to suppress hyperchaos to unstable equilibrium, periodic orbits and quasi-periodic orbits. Numerical simulations are presented to show these results.

Development of Linearizing Feedback Control with a Variable Structure Observer for Continuous Stirred Tank Reactors

This paper deals with the design of an observer-based nonlinear control for continuous stirred tank reactors(CSTR).A variable structure observer is constructed to estimate the whole process state variables.This observer is basically the conventional Luenberger observer with an additional switching term used to guarantee the robustness against modeling errors.The observer is coupled with a nonlinear controller,designed based on input-output linearization for controlling the reactor temperature.The asymptotical stability of the closed-loop system is shown by the Lyapunov stability theorem.Finally,computer simulations are developed for showing the performance of the proposed approach.

Sliding Mode Control Approach for Electrically Controllable Clutch of AMT Based on the Feedback Linearization

A sliding mode control approach based on the feedback linearization is proposed for the electrically controllable clutch of AMT vehicles. The nonlinear dynamic model for the hydraulic actuator associated with clutch is established. By means of the exact feedback linearization procedure of differential geometry, an equivalent, fully controllable and linear model is derived via a homomorphic transformation for the AMT clutch system.Furthermore, a sliding mode control is introduced to improve robustness. The tracking tests are performed using the sliding mode control on a Santana LX passenger car, and the experimental results prove that this nonlinear controller is of fine robustness and high degree of tracking accuracy.

Controlling Chaotic Behavior in a Bose-Einstein Condensate with Linear Feedback

The spatial structure of a Bose-Einstein condensate （BEC） loaded into an optical lattice potential is investigated and the spatially chaotic distributions of the condensates are revealed. A method of chaos control with linear feedback is presented in this paper. By using the method, we propose a scheme of controlling chaotic behavior in a BEC with atomic mirrors. The results of the computer simulation show that controlling the chaos into the stable states could be realized by adjusting the coefficient of feedback only if the maximum Lyapunov exponent of the system is negative.

POSITIVE PERIODIC SOLUTION FOR A NONAUTONOMOUS LOGISTIC MODEL WITH LINEAR FEEDBACK REGULATION

A nonautonomous delayed logistic model with linear feedback regulation is proposed in this paper. Sufficient conditions are derived for the existence, uniqueness and global asymptotic stability of positive periodic solution of the model

CONTROLLING CHAOTIC OSCILLATIONS OF VISCO-ELASTIC PLATESBY THE LINEARIZATION VIA OUTPUTFEEDBACK

Controlling chaotic oscillations of viscoelastic plates are investigated in this paper. Based on the exact linearization method in nonlinear system control theory, a nonlinear feedback control law is presented for a class of non_affine control systems. The mathematical model describing motion of nonlinear viscoelastic plates is established, and it is simplified by the Galerkin method. The phase space portrait and the power spectrum are employed to demonstrate chaos in the system. The deflection is treated as an output, and is controlled to given periodic goals.

Control of Neural Network Feedback Linearization Based on Chaotic Particle Swarm Optimization

A new chaotic particle swarm algorithm is proposed in order to avoid the premature convergence of the particle swarm optimization and the shortcomings of the chaotic optimization, such as slow searching speed and low accuracy when used in the multivariable systems or in large search space. The new algorithm combines the particle swarm algorithm and the chaotic optimization, using randomness and ergodicity of chaos to overcome the premature convergence of the particle swarm optimization. At the same time, a new neural network feedback linearization control system is built to control the single-machine infinite-bus system. The network parameters are trained by the chaos particle swarm algorithm, which makes the control achieve optimization and the control law of prime mover output torque obtained. Finally, numerical simulation and practical application validate the effectiveness of the method.

Dynamic inverse control of feedback linearization in ballistic correction based on nose cone swinging

It is a complicated nonlinear controlling problem to conduct a two-dimensional trajectory correction of rockets.By establishing the aerodynamic correction force mathematical model of rockets on nose cone swinging,the linear control is realized by the dynamic inverse nonlinear controlling theory and the three-time-scale separation method.The control ability and the simulation results are also tested and verified.The results show that the output responses of system track the expected curve well and the error is controlled in a given margin.The maximum correction is about±314 m in the lengthwise direction and±1 212 m in the crosswise direction from the moment of 5 s to the drop-point time when the angle of fire is 55°.Thus,based on the dynamic inverse control of feedback linearization,the trajectory correction capability of nose cone swinging can satisfy the requirements of two-dimensional ballistic correction,and the validity and effectiveness of the method are proved.

Investigation on full vehicle height control algorithm using feedback linearization method

Aiming to improve the control accuracy of the vehicle height for the air suspension system,deeply analyzing the processes of variable mass gas thermodynamics and vehicle dynamics,a nonlinear height control model of the air suspension vehicle was built. To deal with the nonlinear characteristic existing in the lifting and lowering processes,the nonlinear model of vehicle height control was linearized by using a feedback linearization method. Then,based on the linear full vehicle model,the sliding model controller was designed to achieve the control variables. Finally,the nonlinear control algorithm in the original coordinates can be achieved by the inverse transformation of coordinates. To validate the accuracy and effectiveness of the sliding mode controller,the height control processes were simulated in Matlab,i. e.,the lifting and lowering processes of the air suspension vehicle were taken when vehicle was in stationary and driving at a constant speed. The simulation results show that,compared to other controllers,the designed sliding model controller based on the feedback linearization can effectively solve the ＂overshoot＂problem,existing in the height control process,and force the vehicle height to reach the desired value,so as to greatly improve the speed and accuracy of the height control process. Besides,the sliding mode controller can well regulate the roll and pitch motions of the vehicle body,thereby improving the vehicle＇s ride comfort.

Finite-time State Feedback Stabilization Method for a Class of Flexible Manipulators

Aimed at the finite-time stabilization problem of a class of flexible manipulators,a finite-time state feedback stabilization controller was proposed in this paper.Firstly,the nonlinear model of flexible manipulators was transformed into linear system through the exact state feedback linearization,and then using the finite time stabilization control method of the linear system,a finite-time state feedback stabilization controller was designed for the flexible manipulators.Furthermore,it was proved that all the states of flexible manipulators could be stabilized to equilibrium in finite-time under the proposed controller.The simulation results show that the performance of the flexible manipulators under the proposed finite-time state feedback controller is better than the traditional state-feedback controller.The proposed finite-time stabilization controller can improve the performance of the flexible manipulators.

A Fully Differential Interface Circuit of Closed-loop Accelerometer with Force Feedback Linearization

In this paper,a fifth-order fully differential interface circuit( IC) is presented to improve the noise performance for micromechanical sigma-delta( Σ-Δ) accelerometer. A lead compensator is adopted to ensure the stability of the closed-loop high-order system. A low noise capacitance detection circuit is described with a correlated-double-sampling( CDS) technique to decrease 1 /f noise and offset of the operational amplifier. This paper also proposes a self-test technique for the interface circuit to test the harmonic distortion. An electrostatic force feedback linearization circuit is presented to reduce the harmonic distortion resulting in larger dynamic range( DR). The layout of the IC is implemented in a standard 0. 6 μm CMOS technology and operates at a sampling frequency of 250 kHz. The interface consumes 20 mW from a 5 V supply. The post-simulation results indicate that the noise floor of the digital accelerometer is about- 140 dBV /Hz1 /2at low frequency. The sensitivity is 2. 5 V /g and the nonlinearity is 0. 11%. The self-test function is achieved with 98. 2 dB thirdorder harmonic distortion detection based on the electrostatic force feedback linearization.

Tracking control of chaotic dynamical systems with feedback linearization

A new method was proposed for tracking the desired output of chaotic dy- namical system using the feedback linearization and nonlinear extended statement ob- server method. The feedback linearization was used to convert the nonlinear chaotic system into linear system. The extended Luenberger-like statements observer was de- signed to reconstructing and observing the unmeasured statements when the tracking controller was designed. By this way, the chaotic system could be forced to track vari- able desired output, which could be a time variant function or an equilibrium points. Taken the Lorenz chaotic system as example, the simulation results show the validity of the conclusion and effectiveness of the algorithm.

Stochastic Resonance in a Bistable System with Time-Delayed Feedback Loops

The phenomenon of stochastic resonance of a bistable system subjected to linear time-delayed feedback loops driven by multiplieative Gaussian coloured noise and additive Gaussian white noise is investigated. Firstly, the analytic expression of the quasi-steady distribution function Ps （x, t） is derived by applying the unified coloured noise approximation and the Novikov Theorem; Secondly, the expression of the signal-to-noise ratio （SNR） is obtained in the adiabatic limit to quantify the stochastic resonance. Finally, tile effects of the linear coefficient a, the nonlinear coefficient b, the linear time-delayed feedback coefficient c and the delay time r on Ps（x,t） and SNR^± are discussed. It is found that the effects of the linear coefficient and the nonlinear coefficient, the positive linear time-delayed feedback coefficient and the negative linear time-delayed feedback coefficient, the positive delayed time and the negative delayed time on Ps（x,t） and SNR^± are different, respectively. This discussion would be helpful to the study of the system reliability and controlling stochastic resonance.

FEEDBACK LINEARIZATION CONTROL FOR ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLABLE CLUTCH OF VEHICLE

An investigation is made to the friction chutch engagement control of automotive AMT systems based on a nonlinear dynamic model with double inputs. According to friction torque transmission characteristics during clutch engagement, an equivalent, fully controllable and linearized model and the feedback linearization control are derived from the original system with nonlinearities via homomorphic transforms. By the resulting mathematical modeling, computer simulations are made both for the original nonlinear and feedback linearized systems with incorporation of ordinary PID controllers to follow ideal vehicle dynamic responses. It has been shown by comparison between the two sets of numerical results that the feedback linearization control designed for the nonlinear system is of fine accuracy and robustness in model tracking behaviors of clutch engagements.

Adaptive nonlinear model predictive control design of a flexible-link manipulator with uncertain parameters

This paper presents a novel adaptive nonlinear model predictive control design for trajectory tracking of flexible-link manipulators consisting of feedback linearization, linear model predictive control, and unscented Kalman filtering. Reducing the nonlinear system to a linear system by feedback linearization simplifies the optimization problem of the model predictive controller significantly, which, however, is no longer linear in the presence of parameter uncertainties and can potentially lead to an undesired dynamical behaviour. An unscented Kalman filter is used to approximate the dynamics of the prediction model by an online parameter estimation, which leads to an adaptation of the optimization problem in each time step and thus to a better prediction and an improved input action. Finally, a detailed fuzzy-arithmetic analysis is performed in order to quantify the effect of the uncertainties on the control structure and to derive robustness assessments. The control structure is applied to a serial manipulator with two flexible links containing uncertain model parameters and acting in three-dimensional space.