Real-time controller hardware-in-the-loop co-simulation testbed for cooperative control strategy for cyber-physical power system

Various distributed cooperative control schemes have been widely utilized for cyber-physical power system(CPPS),which only require local communications among geographic neighbors to fulfill certain goals.However,the process of evaluating the performance of an algorithm for a CPPS can be affected by the physical target characteristics and real communication conditions.To address this potential problem,a testbed with controller hardware-in-the-loop(CHIL)is proposed in this paper.On the basis of a power grid simulation conducted using the real-time simulator RT-LAB developed by the company OPAL-RT,along with a communication network simulation developed with OPNET,multiple distributed controllers were developed with hardware devices to directly collect the real-time operating data of the power system model in RT-LAB and provide local control.Furthermore,the communication between neighboring controllers was realized using the cyber system modelin OPNET with an Ethernet interface.The hardware controllers produced a real-world control behavior instead of a digital simulation,and precisely simulated the dynamic features of a CPPS with high speed.A classic cooperative control case for active power output was studied to explain the integrated simulation process and validate the effectiveness of the co-simulation testbed.

Research and Application of a Multi-Field Co-Simulation Data Extraction Method Based on Adaptive Infinitesimal Element

Regarding the spatial profile extraction method of a multi-field co-simulation dataset,different extraction directions,locations,and numbers of profileswill greatly affect the representativeness and integrity of data.In this study,a multi-field co-simulation data extractionmethod based on adaptive infinitesimal elements is proposed.Themultifield co-simulation dataset based on related infinitesimal elements is constructed,and the candidate directions of data profile extraction undergo dimension reduction by principal component analysis to determine the direction of data extraction.Based on the fireworks algorithm,the data profile with optimal representativeness is searched adaptively in different data extraction intervals to realize the adaptive calculation of data extraction micro-step length.The multi-field co-simulation data extraction process based on adaptive microelement is established and applied to the data extraction process of the multi-field co-simulation dataset of the sintering furnace.Compared with traditional data extraction methods for multi-field co-simulation,the approximate model constructed by the data extracted from the proposed method has higher construction efficiency.Meanwhile,the relative maximum absolute error,root mean square error,and coefficient of determination of the approximationmodel are better than those of the approximation model constructed by the data extracted from traditional methods,indicating higher accuracy,it is verified that the proposed method demonstrates sound adaptability and extraction efficiency.

Vehicle and terrain interaction based on Adams-Matlab co-simulation

A kind of construction truck model is built in Adams based on multi-body dynamic theory. The rigid and elastic wheels of tire-soil contact models are proposed based on the Bekker pressure model and the Jonasi shear soil model, and they are described in the form of S-function to enhance the calculation efficiency and simulation accuracy. Finally, the interaction of truck and soil is simulated by Adams-Maflab co-simulation to study the influence of soft terrain on the ride comfort of vehicles. The co-simulation results reveal that the terrain properties have a great influence on the ride comfort of vehicles as well as driving speed, road roughness and cargo weight. This co-simulation model is convenient for adding the factor of terrain deformation to the analysis of vehicle ride comfort. It can also be used to optimize suspension system parameters especially for off-road vehicles.

Design of hydraulic motor speed control system based on co-simulation of AMESim and Matlab_Simulink

In order to design an effective hydraulic motor speed control system, Matlab_Simiulink and AMESim co-simulation technology is adopted to establish more accurate model and reflect the actual system. The neural network proportion-integration-differentiation （PID） control parameters on-line adjustment is utilized to improve system accuracy, celerity and stability. Simulation results indicate that with the control system proposed in this paper, the system deviation is reduced, therefore accuracy is improved; response speed for step signal and sinusoidal signal gets faster, thus acceleration is rapidly improved; and the system can be restored to the control value in case of interfering, so stability is improved.

Co-Simulation模式软硬件协同仿真体系结构及实现

介绍和对比了HDL Co-Simulation、Vector、Transaction三种主要的软硬件协同仿真模式的执行流程及性能,并对其中的Co-Simulation模式软硬件协同仿真方法进行了体系结构的设计和功能部件的划分,描述了各部分组件的主要功能,并通过软、硬件试验平台对其进行了建模和编程实现,测试了其仿真性能。通过实验表明,该体系结构能够适用于任何Co-Simulation以及Vector模式的软硬件协同仿真实验,并可在保留基奉框架的情况下,通过部分功能的扩充,满足Transaction模式软硬件协同仿真的需求。

A co-simulation method for the train-track-bridge interaction analysis under earthquake using Simpack and OpenSees

Under high-level earthquakes,bridge piers and bearings are prone to be damaged and the elastoplastic state of bridge structural components is easily accessible in the train-track-bridge interaction(TTBI)system.Considering the complexity and structural non-linearity of the TTBI system under earthquakes,a single software is not adequate for the coupling analysis.Therefore,in this paper,an interactive method for the TTBI system is proposed by combining the multi-body dynamics software Simpack and the seismic simulation software OpenSees based on the Client-Server architecture,which takes full advantages of the powerful wheel-track contact analysis capabilities of Simpack and the sophisticated nonlinear analysis capabilities of OpenSees.Based on the proposed Simpack and OpenSees co-simulating train-track-bridge(SOTTB)method,a single-span bridge analysis under the earthquake was conducted and the accuracy of co-simulation method was verified by comparing it with results of the finite element model.Finally,the TTBI model is built utilizing the SOTTB method to further discuss the running safety of HST on multi-span simply supported bridges under earthquakes.The results show that the SOTTB method has the advantages of usability,high versatility and accuracy which can be further used to study the running safety of HST under earthquakes with high intensities.

Co-simulation of a quadruped robot's mechanical and hydraulic systems based on ADAMS and AMESim

In order to observe the change and fluctuation in flow and pressure of a hydraulic quadruped robot＇s hydraulic system when the robot walks on trot gait,a co-simulation method based on ADAMS and AMESim is proposed. Firstly,the change rule in each swing angle of the hydraulic quadruped robot＇s four legs is analyzed and converted to the displacement change of the hydraulic cylinder by calculating their geometric relationship.Secondly,the robot＇s dynamic model is built in ADAMS and its hydraulic and control system models are built in AMESim. The displacement change of the hydraulic cylinder in the hydraulic system is used as the driving function of the dynamics model in ADAMS,and the driving force of the dynamics model is used as the loads of the hydraulic system in AMESim. By introducing the PID closed-loop control in the control system,the co-simulation between hydraulic system and mechanical system is implemented. Finally,the curve of hydraulic cylinders＇ loads,flow and pressure are analyzed and the results show that they fluctuate highly in accordance with the real situation. The study provides data support for the development of a hydraulic quadruped robot＇s physical prototype.

Explicit–Implicit Co-Simulation Techniques for Dynamic Responses of a Passenger Car on Arbitrary Road Surfaces

To study the durability of a passenger car, this work investigates numerical simulation techniques. The investigations are based on an explicit implicit approach in which substructure techniques are used to reduce the simulation time, allowing full vehicle dynamic analyses to be performed on a timescale that is dif cult or impossible with the conventional nite element model (FEM). The model used here includes all necessary nonlinearities in order to maintain accuracy. All key components of the car structure are modeled with deformable materials. Tire road interactions are modeled in the explicit package with contact-impact interfaces with arbitrary frictional and geometric properties. Key parameters of the responses of the car driven on six different kinds of test road surfaces are examined and compared with experimental values. It can be concluded that the explicit implicit co-simulation techniques used here are ef cient and accurate enough for engineering purposes. This paper also discusses the limitations of the proposed method and outlines possible improvements for future work.

Study on co-simulation model of forging manipulator based on virtual prototyping

Based on the characteristics of integrated virtual prototype technology, the mechanical system sub-model, the hydraulic system sub-model and the control system sub-model of a forging manipula- tor system have been built using a variety of software, and a forging manipulator mtrltidisciplinary co- simulation model has been also built using a method of simulation models interface. Then the simu- lation and experiment are finished, and the result of the experiment is in good agreement with the re- sult of the simulation. It shows that the co-simulation model established can simulate accurately pa- rameter changes in real time during the moving of the forging manipulator such as displacement, ve- locity and pressure flow, which is of important significance for the optimized design of the forging manipulator system to establish the models.

Co-Simulation Research of the Mechanical-Hydraulic-Control Coupling System of ITER Tractor

The virtual prototyping models of the mechanical, hydraulic and control system of the ITER tractor were built with CATIA, ADAMS and MATLAB/Simulink respectively according to its heavy load and high precision characteristics, and the data transfer between the different models was accomplished by the integration interface between different software. Consequently the virtual experimental platform for the multi-disciplinary co-simulation was established. A co-simulation study of the mechanical-hydraulic-control coupling system of the ITER tractor was carried out. The synchronization servo control of parallel hydraulic cylinders was implemented, and the tracking control of the preconcerted trajectory of the hydraulic cylinders was realized on the established experimental platform. This paper presents the optimization design and technology rebuilding for the complicated coupling system with its theoretic foundation and co-simulation virtual experimental platform.

Co-simulation platform for single-shaft parallel HEVs based on Cruise+Matlab/Simulink

We reversely analyzed the energy management strategy （EMS） for a single-shaft parallel hybrid electric vehicle （HEV）, and build a forward co-simulation platform based on Cruise and Matlab. The vehicle dynamics model is built with Cruise, and control model is set up with Matlab/Simulink environment. The data between the two models are transferred by the Matlab API interface in Cruise. After mechanical and signal connections are completed, we establish the computing tasks and take the simulations of vehicle＇ s power performance, economy, and emission performance. The simulation results match the actual measurement results, which show that the co-simulation platform is correct and feasible. The platform can be used not only for a basic simulation platform to optimize further EMS, but also for the development of actual control system.

Hardware-Software Co-Simulation for SOC Functional Verification

A hardware-software co-simulation method for system on chip (SOC) design is discussed. It is based on an instruction set simulator (ISS) and an event-driven hardware simulator, and a bus interface model that is described in C language provides the interface between the two. The bus interface model and the ISS are linked into a singleton program--the software simulator, which communicate with the hardware simulator through Windows sockets. The implementation of the bus interface model and the synchronization between hardware and software simulator are discussed in detail. Co-simulation control of the hardware simulator is also discussed.

Research on Co-simulation with ADAMS and MATLAB for Servo Tracking System Mounted with a Small Arm

Research on a servo tracking system mounted with a small arm for robot fighting platform based on multi-body system dynamics and intelligent control theory is presented.A multi-body dynamic model which can accurately express dynamic performances of the system is built in ADAMS.In addition,an intelligent PID control model is built with MATLAB/Simulink,and the two models are integrated and co-simulated by the interface of ADAMS/Controls.Simulation experiments indicate that co-simulation technique used for design of the servo tracking system mounted with a small arm can effectively improve its design efficiency,and can also provide theoretical bases for the motion control and performance improvement of the servo tracking system mounted with a small arm.

Co-simulation and consumption analysis ofwheel loader on negative loading condition

In order to analyze the energy consumption of wheel loader during working process, a three-dimensional（3D） model of wheel loader is established by Pro/E software, and it is imported into the software SimulationX tobuild the kinetic model of the whole wheel loader. Meanwhile, the simulation model of hydraulic system is builtby the same software. By integrating the simulation model of hydraulic system with the kinetic model, the co-sim-ulation model of wheel loader could be achieved. The precision of co-simulation model of the working device isverified through the comparison between simulation results and test results. The testing results show that, undernegative loading condition, the energy loss in multi-way valve accounts for about 52%. The important energy lossin loader＇s working hydraulic system using constant displacement pump is the large throttling loss of multi-wayvalves. This study provides a reference for designing of a more energy-efficient hydaulic system of wheel loader.

Theoretical investigation on self-recovery regulation method for diesel engine misalignment through co-simulation

Misalignment is one of the most common faults for the diesel engine.In order to eliminate the misalignment fault of the diesel engine in the process of operation,a targeting self-recovery regulation system is constructed by using a movable base and displacement sensors.Misalignment is monitored and detected in real time,the value of misalignment is calculated rapidly and accurately,andintelligent decision is made.Then,the base is moved reversely with a definite target to drive the shaft to translate or rotate,so that the shafts can be recovered to alignment online.A co-simulation model for the self-recovery system is established which consists of a dynamic model of the crankshaft system and control model.The self-recovery regulation process of misalignment is simulated.The simulation results show that the system can accurately calculate the misalignment values,with an error of less than 5%,and can automatically eliminate the misalignment fault of the diesel engine online.The research results provide theoretical support for the self-recovery regulation of misalignment fault,and due to the universality of structure and principle,the self-recovery system is not only suitable for diesel engine,but also for other rotating machineries.

Co-simulation and Solving of Clapper Type Relay Dynamic Characteristics Based on Multi-software

Based on multi-commercial finite element analysis (FEA) software co-simulation calculating method, the electromagnetic system model was built for solving static and dynamic characteristics of a clap-type rely. Using the Fortran programming language, the solving of differential equation and the calculating of electromagnetic torque interpolation was realized, therefore the MEM coupling system static/dynamic characteristics of the relay was obtained. The validity and accuracy of this method has been confirmed by results of experiments.The conclusions which obtained are valuable in optimizing the clap-type rely production.

Virtual Thermal Test System Based on Simulink and Comsol Co-Simulation

A virtual thermal test system was built through the co-simulation using Simulink and Comsol to realize the complete virtualization of the thermal test.Using the co-simulation technology,comprehensive simulation analysis of the control system,electric field and thermal field was realized.The data state of each observation point could be directly observed at one time,including the output state information of the power amplifier,the output state information of the heater,and the thermal state information of the test unit.The virtual thermal test system has a predictive and guiding role for engineering thermal tests,and can realize thermal environment simulation beyond the existing thermal environment ground simulation capabilities,providing a basis for the development of future models.

Dynamic evaluation of a scaled-down heat pipe-cooled system during start-up/shut-down processes using a hardware-in-the-loop test approach

Micro-mobile heat pipe-cooled nuclear power plants are promising candidates for distributed energy resource power genera-tors and can be flexibly deployed in remote places to meet increasing electric power demands.However,previous steady-state simulations and experiments have deviated significantly from actual micronuclear system operations.Hence,a transient analysis is required for performance optimization and safety assessment.In this study,a hardware-in-the-loop(HIL)approach was used to investigate the dynamic behavior of scaled-down heat pipe-cooled systems.The real-time features of the HIL architecture were interpreted and validated,and an optimal time step of 500 ms was selected for the thermal transient.The power transient was modeled using point kinetic equations,and a scaled-down thermal prototype was set up to avoid mod-eling unpredictable heat transfer behaviors and feeding temperature samples into the main program running on a desktop PC.A series of dynamic test results showed significant power and temperature oscillations during the transient process,owing to the inconsistency of the rapid nuclear reaction rate and large thermal inertia.The proposed HIL approach is stable and effective for further studying of the dynamic characteristics and control optimization of solid-state small nuclear-powered systems at an early prototyping stage.

CPG Human Motion Phase Recognition Algorithm for a Hip Exoskeleton with VSA Actuator

Due to the dynamic stiffness characteristics of human joints, it is easy to cause impact and disturbance on normal movements during exoskeleton assistance. This not only brings strict requirements for exoskeleton control design, but also makes it difficult to improve assistive level. The Variable Stiffness Actuator (VSA), as a physical variable stiffness mechanism, has the characteristics of dynamic stiffness adjustment and high stiffness control bandwidth, which is in line with the stiffness matching experiment. However, there are still few works exploring the assistive human stiffness matching experiment based on VSA. Therefore, this paper designs a hip exoskeleton based on VSA actuator and studies CPG human motion phase recognition algorithm. Firstly, this paper puts forward the requirements of variable stiffness experimental design and the output torque and variable stiffness dynamic response standards based on human lower limb motion parameters. Plate springs are used as elastic elements to establish the mechanical principle of variable stiffness, and a small variable stiffness actuator is designed based on the plate spring. Then the corresponding theoretical dynamic model is established and analyzed. Starting from the CPG phase recognition algorithm, this paper uses perturbation theory to expand the first-order CPG unit, obtains the phase convergence equation and verifies the phase convergence when using hip joint angle as the input signal with the same frequency, and then expands the second-order CPG unit under the premise of circular limit cycle and analyzes the frequency convergence criterion. Afterwards, this paper extracts the plate spring modal from Abaqus and generates the neutral file of the flexible body model to import into Adams, and conducts torque-stiffness one-way loading and reciprocating loading experiments on the variable stiffness mechanism. After that, Simulink is used to verify the validity of the criterion. Finally, based on the above criterions, the signal mean value is removed using feedback structure to complete the phase recognition algorithm for the human hip joint angle signal, and the convergence is verified using actual human walking data on flat ground.

Realization of nonlinear PID with feed-forward controller for 3-DOF flight simulator and hardware-in-the-loop simulation

As friction, intrinsic steady-state nonlinearity poses a challenging dilemma to the control system of 3-DOF （three degree of freedom） flight simulator, a novel hybrid control strategy of nonlinear PID （proportionalintegral-derivative） with additional FFC （feed-forward controller） is proposed, and the hardware-in-the-loop simulation results are also given. Based on the description of 3-DOF flight simulator, a novel nonlinear PID theory is well introduced. Then a nonlinear PID controller with additional FFC is designed. Subsequently, the loop structure of 3-DOF flight simulator is also designed. Finally, a series of hardware-in-the-loop simulation experiments are undertaken to verify the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed nonlinear PID controller with additional FFC for 3-DOF flight simulator.