ADAPTIVE VARIABLE STRUCTURE CONTROLLERS AND APPLICATION TO ENGINE IDLE SPEED CONTROL SIMULATION

A neural-network-based adaptive variable structure control methodology isproposed for the tracking problem of nonlinear discrete-time input-output systems. The unknowndynamics of the system are approximated via radial basis function neural networks. The control lawis based on sliding modes and simple to implement. The discrete-time adaptive law for tuning theweight of neural networks is presented using the adaptive filtering algorithm with residueupper-bound compensation. The application of the proposed controller to engine idle speed controldesign is discussed. The results indicate the validation and effectiveness of this approach.

Adaptive Gain Tuning Rule for Nonlinear Sliding-mode Speed Control of Encoderless Three-phase Permanent Magnet Assisted Synchronous Motor

In this paper, an adaptive gain tuning rule is designed for the nonlinear sliding mode speed control(NSMSC) in order to enhance the dynamic performance and the robustness of the permanent magnet assisted synchronous reluctance motor(PMa-Syn RM) with considering the parameter uncertainties. A nonlinear sliding surface whose parameters are altering with time is designed at first. The proposed NSMSC can minimize the settling time without any overshoot via utilizing a low damping ratio at starting along with a high damping ratio as the output approaches the target set-point. In addition, it eliminates the problem of the singularity with the upper bound of an uncertain term that is hard to be measured practically as well as ensures a rapid convergence in finite time, through employing a simple adaptation law. Moreover, for enhancing the system efficiency throughout the constant torque region, the control system utilizes the maximum torque per ampere technique. The nonlinear sliding surface stability is assured via employing Lyapunov stability theory. Furthermore, a simple sliding mode estimator is employed for estimating the system uncertainties. The stability analysis and the experimental results indicate the effectiveness along with feasibility of the proposed speed estimation and the NSMSC approach for a 1.1-k W PMa-Syn RM under different speed references, electrical and mechanical parameters disparities, and load disturbance conditions.

A Sensor-less Surface Mounted PMSM for Electronic Speed Control in Multilevel Inverter

Recent advancements in power electronics technology evolves inverter fed electric motors.Speed signals and rotor position are essential for controlling an electric motor accurately.In this paper,the sensorless speed control of surface-mounted permanent magnet synchronous motor(SPMSM)has been attempted.SPMSM wants a digital inverter for its precise working.Hence,this study incor-poratesfifteen level inverter to the SPMSM.A sliding mode observer(SMO)based sensorless speed control scheme is projected to determine rotor spot and speed of the multilevel inverter(MLI)fed SPMSM.MLI has been operated using a multi carrier pulse width modulation(MCPWM)strategy for generation offif-teen level voltages.The simulation works are executed with MATLAB/SIMU-LINK software.The steadiness and the heftiness of the projected model have been investigated under no loaded and loaded situations of SPMSM.Furthermore,the projected method can be adapted for electric vehicles.

Predictive Control Model Based on the MPC Algorithm on Three Different Road Sections

Predictive control is an advanced control algorithm,which is widely used in industrial process control.Among them,model predictive control(MPC)is an important branch of predictive control.Its basic principle is to use the system model to predict future behavior and determine the current control action by optimizing the objective function.This paper discusses the application of MPC in the prediction and control of the speed of vehicles to optimize traffic flow.It is a valuable reference for alleviating traffic congestion and improving travel efficiency and smoothness and provides scientific basis and technical support for future highway traffic management.

Constant Speed Control of Four-stroke Micro Internal Combustion Swing Engine

The increasing demands on safety, emission and fuel consumption require more accurate control models of micro internal combustion swing engine （MICSE）. The objective of this paper is to investigate the constant speed control models of four-stroke MICSE The operation principle of the four-stroke MICSE is presented based on the description of MICSE prototype. A two-level Petri net based hybrid mode/ is proposed to mode/ the four-stroke MICSE engine cycle. The Petri net subsystem at the upper level controls and synchronizes the four Petri net subsystems at the lower level. The continuous sub-models, including breathing dynamics of intake manifold, thermodynamics of the chamber and dynamics of the torque generation, are investigated and integrated with the discrete model in MATLAB Simulink. Through the comparison of experimental data and simulated DC voltage output, it is demonstrated that the hybrid model is valid for the four-stroke MICSE system. A nonlinear model is obtained from the cycle average data via the regression method, and it is linearized around a given nominal equilibrium point for the controller design. The feedback controller of the spark timing and valve duration timing is designed with a sequential loop closing design approach. The simulation of the sequential loop closure control design applied to the hybrid model is implemented in MATLAB. The simulation results show that the system is able to reach its desired operating point within 0.2 s, and the designed controller shows good MICSE engine performance with a constant speed. This paper presents the constant speed control models of four-stroke MICSE and carries out the simulation tests, the models and the simulation results can be used for further study on the precision control of four-stroke MICSE.

Application of Super-Synchronization Speed Control Technology in Two 80 MVA Motor-Generator Units of HL-2A

Two sets of super-synchronization speed control assemblies for two 80 MVA motor-generator units have been developed successfully in order to satisfy the demand of the toroidal field system in the HL-2A tokamak. Based on the three-phase logical no-circumfluence a.c./a.c. cycloconverter, the speeds of two 2500 kW double fed drive motors have been regulated by means of the vector control technology. The maximum operating speed of each motor- generator unit has been raised from 1488 rpm （revolutions per minute） to 1650 rpm and the released energy of each unit during a pulsed discharge can reach 500 MJ. As a result, the toroidal field system has the capacity to provide 2.8 tesla （T） in HL-2A experiments.

EXPERIMENT STUDY ON SPEED RATIO CONTROL OF METAL V-BELT TYPE CVT

Based on the control scheme of force and position, the controlling andtesting system of metal V-belt type CVT is developed. Having taken account of the complex nonlinearcharacteristics of the CVT shift dynamics and the saturation and nonlinear characteristics of thespeed ratio control valve, the speed ratio fuzzy controller based on the speed ratio feedback isdesigned. The experiment results show that the developed speed ratio control system is practical andfeasible.

Model predictive control of rigid spacecraft with two variable speed control moment gyroscopes

In this paper, an attitude maneuver control problem is investigated for a rigid spacecraft using an array of two variable speed control moment gyroscopes （VSCMGs） with gimbal axes skewed to each other. A mathematical model is constructed by taking the spacecraft and the gyroscopes together as an integrated system, with the coupling interaction between them considered. To overcome the singular issues of the VSCMGs due to the conventional torque-based method, the first-order derivative of gimbal rates and the second-order derivative of the rotor spinning velocity, instead of the gyroscope torques, are taken as input variables. Moreover, taking external disturbances into account, a feedback control law is designed for the system based on a method of nonlinear model predictive control （NMPC）. The attitude maneuver can be realized fast and smoothly by using the proposed controller in this paper.

Frequency-Speed Control Model Identification of Ultrasonic Motor Using Step Response

Control model of ultrasonic motor is the foundation for high control performance.The frequency of driving voltage is commonly used as control variable in the speed control system of ultrasonic motor.Speed control model with the input frequency can significantly improve speed control performance.Step response of rotating speed is tested.Then,the transfer function model is identified through characteristic point method.Considering time-varying characteristics of the model parameters,the variables are fitted with frequency and speed as the independent variables,and the variable model of ultrasonic motor system is obtained,with consideration of the nonlinearity of ultrasonic motor system.The proposed model can be used in the design and analysis of the speed control system in ultrasonic motor.

MOTION VELOCITY SMOOTH LINK IN HIGH SPEED MACHINING

To deal with over-shooting and gouging in high speed machining, a novel approach for velocity smooth link is proposed. Considering discrete tool path, cubic spline curve fitting is used to find dangerous points, and according to spatial geometric properties of tool path and the kinematics theory, maximum optimal velocities at dangerous points are obtained. Based on method of velocity control characteristics stored in control system, a fast algorithm for velocity smooth link is analyzed and formulated. On-line implementation results show that the proposed approach makes velocity changing more smoothly compared with traditional velocity control methods and improves productivity greatly.

FPGA Based Speed Control of SRM with Optimized Switching Angles by Self Tuning

The electromagnetic torque and speed in Switched Reluctance Motor (SRM) greatly depend on the excitation parametersi.e. turn-on angle, turn-off angle, dwell angle and magnitude of the phase currents of its phases. At lower speeds, a change in the current contributes the torque requirement which can be achieved either by voltage control (pulse width modulation) or instantaneous current control techniques. At high speeds, due to high back EMF, the regulation of current is crucial and achieved with the control of switching angles of phases. This type of control is referred as average torque control, where the torque is averaged over one stroke (2π/Nr). With constant dwell angle, advancing the phase angle influences the current into the phase winding at minimum inductance position. It has more time to get the current out of the phase winding before the rotor reaches the negative inductance slope. To maintain the speed of the motor at different load conditions, the turn-on and turn-off angles are adaptively varied. The change in dwell angle may be required where the turn-on and turn-off angle may not be sufficient to reach the required speed. In this paper, a new algorithm is proposed for self tuning of switching parameters of SRM. The proposed algorithm is simulated in MATLAB-Simulink and experimentally validated with Field Programmable Gated Array (FPGA) using MATLAB- system generator environment.

The Joint Control of Variable Speed and On-Ramp Metering for Urban Expressway

The traffic performance of urban expressway is subject to non-recurring and recurring events, which may cause heavy congestion and vehicles long queuing on ramps. The low performance may bring more traffic delay to the whole network of urban road. This paper presents a new method, the joint control of variable speed control and on-ramp metering, which attempts to improve the level of traffic operations on urban expressway. By analyzing traffic flow on urban expressway, an optimum control strategy of variable speed and on-ramp metering is established in the paper.

Asymptotic Tracking Control for Wind Turbines in Variable Speed Mode

This paper presents a variable speed control strategy for wind turbines in order to capture maximum wind power.Wind turbines are modeled as a two-mass drive-train system with generator torque control.Based on the obtained wind turbine model,variable speed control schemes are developed.Nonlinear tracking controllers are designed to achieve asymptotic tracking for a prescribed rotor speed reference signal so as to yield maximum wind power capture.Due to the difficulty of torsional angle measurement,an observer-based control scheme that uses only rotor speed information is further developed for global asymptotic output tracking.The effectiveness of the proposed control methods is illustrated by simulation results.

An Improved Torque Sensorless Speed Control Method for Electric Assisted Bicycle With Consideration of Coordinate Conversion

In this paper,we propose an improved torque sensorless speed control method for electric assisted bicycle,this method considers the coordinate conversion.A low-pass filter is designed in disturbance observer to estimate and compensate the variable disturbance during cycling.A DC motor provides assisted power driving,the assistance method is based on the realtime wheel angular velocity and coordinate system transformation.The effect of observer is proved,and the proposed method guarantees stability under disturbances.It is also compared to the existing methods and their performances are illustrated through simulations.The proposed method improves the performance both in rapidity and stability.

Dynamic Model Identification for Ultrasonic Motor Frequency-Speed Control

The mathematical model of ultrasonic motor(USM)is the foundation of the motor high performance control.Considering the motor speed control requirements,the USM control model identification is established with frequency as the independent variable.The frequency-speed control model of USM system is developed,thus laying foundation for the motor high performance control.The least square method and the extended least square method are used to identify the model.By comparing the results of the identification and measurement,and fitting the time-varying parameters of the model,one can show that the model obtained by using the extended least square method is reasonable and possesses high accuracy.Finally,the frequency-speed control model of USM contains the nonlinear information.

Application of Diagonal Recurrent Neural Network toDC Motor Speed Control Systems

A new kind of dynamic neural network--diagonal recurrent neural network (DRNN) and its learning method and architecture are presented. A direct adaptive control scheme is also developed that is applied to a DC (Direct Current) speed control system with the ability to auto-tune PI (Proportion Integral) parameters based on combining DRNN with PI controller. The simulation results of DRNN show better control performances and potential practical use in comparison with PI controller.

Speed Control of Motor Based on Improved Glowworm Swarm Optimization

To better regulate the speed of brushless DC motors,an improved algorithm based on the original Glowworm Swarm Optimization is proposed.The proposed algorithm solves the problems of poor robustness,slow convergence,and low accuracy exhibited by traditional PID controllers.When selecting the glowworm neighborhood set,an optimization scheme based on the growth and competition behavior of weeds is applied to a single glowworm to prevent falling into a local optimal solution.After the glowworm’s position is updated,the league selection operator is introduced to search for the global optimal solution.Combining the local search ability of the invasive weed optimization with the global search ability of the league selection operator enhances the robustness of the algorithm and also accelerates the convergence speed of the algorithm.The mathematical model of the brushless DC motor is established,the PID parameters are tuned and optimized using improved Glowworm Swarm Optimization algorithm,and the speed of the brushless DC motor is adjusted.In a Simulink environment,a double closed-loop speed control model was established to simulate the speed control of a brushless DC motor,and this simulation was compared with a traditional PID control.The simulation results show that the model based on the improved Glowworm Swarm Optimization algorithm has good robustness and a steady-state response speed for motor speed control.

ROBUST CONTROL OF AN ELECTROHYDRAULIC PROPORTIONAL SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM WITH A SINGLEROD HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR

A robust control algorithm is proposed to focus on the non-linearity and parameters＇ uncertainties of an electro-hydraulic proportional speed control system （EHPSCS） with a single-rod hydraulic actuator. The robust controller proposed does not need to design stable compensator in advance, is simple in design and has large scope of uncertainty applications. The feedback gains of the robust controller proposed are small, so it is easily implemented in engineering applications. Experimental research on the speed control under the different conditions is carried out for an EHPSCS. Experimental results show that the robust controller proposed has better robustness subject to parametric uncertainties, and adaptability of parameters＇ variation of control system itself and plant parameter variation.

Safety Impact of Average Speed Control in the UK

There is considerable safety potential in ensuring that motorists respect the speed limits. High speeds increase the number and severity of accidents. Technological development over the last 20 years has enabled the development of systems that allow automatic speed control. The first generation of automatic speed control was point-based, but in recent years a potentially more effective alternative automatic speed control method has been introduced. This method is based upon records of drivers’ average travel speed over selected sections of the road and is normally called average speed control or section control. This article discusses the different methods for automatic speed control and presents an evaluation of the safety effects of average speed control, documented through changes in speed levels and accidents before and after the implementation of average speed control at selected sites in the UK. The study demonstrates that the introduction of average speed control results in statistically significant and substantial reductions both in speed and in number of accidents. The evaluation indicates that average speed control has a higher safety effect than point-based automatic speed control.

STUDY ON USING SERIAL PIPE TO IMPROVE THE DYNAMIC RESPONSE OF ELECTRO－HYDRAULIC SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM

The mathematical models of electro-hydraulic speed control system using series of pipesis presented. The principle of pipe effection on dynamics of the system is developed. Computersimulation and physical experiment are also carried out. The experimental results show that a rightchoosing of serial pipe for electro-hydraulic system enables the dynamic response of the system tobe improved effectively.