Simultaneous Structural and Control Design Using Constraint Functions

1988 ◽  
Vol 110 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. M. Starkey ◽  
P. M. Kelecy
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
System Dynamics ◽  
Structural Design ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
Control Design ◽  
Pole Placement ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Weighted Sum ◽  
Design Technique ◽  
And Control

A design technique is presented which modifies system dynamics by simultaneously considering control system gains and structural design parameters. Constraint functions are devised that become smaller as (1) structural design parameters and feedback gains become smaller, and (2) closed-loop eigenvalues migrate toward more desirable regions. By minimizing a weighted sum of these functions, the interaction between design performance and design parameters can be explored. Examples are given that show the effects of the weighting parameters, and the potential advantages of this technique over traditional pole placement techniques.

Design and Testing of a Servo Controller for Pneumatic Cylinders

1989 ◽  
Vol 203 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
J A Marchant ◽  
M J Street ◽  
P Gurney ◽  
J A Benson
Keyword(s):  
Closed Loop ◽  
Experimental System ◽  
External Source ◽  
Pole Placement ◽  
Pneumatic Cylinder ◽  
Design Technique ◽  
Space Design ◽  
Damped Oscillations ◽  
Servo Controller ◽  
And Control

A closed-loop method of controlling a pneumatic cylinder is proposed where the cylinder can respond to varying position demands from an external source. The method uses a state space design technique involving the experimental identification of a dynamic model for the cylinder and valve combination. Data for the identification are obtained from an initial phase in which the valve and cylinder are excited by an operator. The controller constants are then derived using a pole placement design technique. The model and control constants are derived within the controller, resulting in automatic tuning. Experimental data are presented in response to step and ramp inputs. With moderate closed-loop bandwidths the response is well damped but as the designed bandwidth increases, lightly damped oscillations occur in the response, probably caused by differences between the responses of the experimental system and its model. If greater closed-loop bandwidths are required further work needs to be done on the form and order of the model.

scholarly journals From Beale Number to Pole Placement Design of a Free Piston Stirling Engine

2017 ◽  
Vol 64 (4) ◽  
pp. 499-518 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahryar Zare ◽  
Alireza Tavakolpour-Saleh ◽  
Amir Omidvar
Keyword(s):  
Closed Loop ◽  
Design Procedure ◽  
Stirling Engine ◽  
Pole Placement ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Dynamic Systems Theory ◽  
Design Technique ◽  
Free Piston ◽  
Frictional Damping ◽  
Free Piston Stirling Engine

Abstract In this paper, pole placement-based design and analysis of a free piston Stirling engine (FPSE) is presented and compared to the well-defined Beale number design technique. First, dynamic and thermodynamic equations governing the engine system are extracted. Then, linear dynamics of the free piston Stirling engine are studied using dynamic systems theory tools such as root locus. Accordingly, the effects of variations of design parameters such as mass of pistons, stiffness of springs, and frictional damping on the locations of dominant closed-loop poles are investigated. The design procedure is thus conducted to place the dominant poles of the dynamic system at desired locations on the s-plane so that the unstable dynamics, which is the required criterion for energy generation, is achieved. Next, the closed-loop poles are selected based on a desired frequency so that a periodical system is found. Consequently, the design parameters, including mass and spring stiffness for both power and displacer pistons, are obtained. Finally, the engine power is calculated through the proposed control-based analysis and the result is compared to those of the experimental work and the Beale number approach. The outcomes of this work clearly reveal the effectiveness of the control-based design technique of FPSEs compared to the well-known approaches such as Beale number.

scholarly journals Discrete-Time Pole-Region Robust Controller for Magnetic Levitation Plant

Symmetry ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 142
Author(s):  
Mária Hypiusová ◽  
Danica Rosinová
Keyword(s):  
Discrete Time ◽  
Time Domain ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
Magnetic Levitation ◽  
Control Design ◽  
Absolute Error ◽  
Pole Placement ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Robust Controller ◽  
Efficient Control

Robust pole-placement based on convex DR-regions belongs to the efficient control design techniques for real systems, providing computationally tractable pole-placement design algorithms. The problem arises in the discrete-time domain when the relative damping is prescribed since the corresponding discrete-time domain is non-convex, having a “cardioid” shape. In this paper, we further develop our recent results on the inner convex approximations of the cardioid, present systematical analysis of its design parameters and their influence on the corresponding closed loop performance (measured by standard integral of absolute error (IAE) and Total Variance criteria). The application of a robust controller designed with the proposed convex approximation of the discrete-time pole region is illustrated and evaluated on a real laboratory magnetic levitation plant.

An Integrated Design Approach of Local Control System of a Linear Drive Single Facet Heliostat

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. M. Nageb ◽  
A. A. El-Samahy ◽  
M. A. Rady ◽  
A. M. A. Amin ◽  
R. H. Abd El-Hamid ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
System Performance ◽  
Integrated Design ◽  
Control Design ◽  
Drive System ◽  
Solar Power Plant ◽  
Central Receiver ◽  
Design Variables ◽  
Integrated Design Approach ◽  
And Control

In a central receiver solar power plant, heliostats are arranged with respect to the central receiver so as to reflect the rays from the sun onto the power tower with high precision by tracking the sun in both the azimuth and elevation directions. The master control system of a solar power plant consists of different levels. The first level is local control; it takes care of the positioning of the heliostats when the aiming point and the time are given to the system, and informs upper level about the status of the heliostats field. The second logic level makes some important dispatch calculations of heliostats field. The most popular linear two-axis local driving system of heliostat consists of two linear driving actuators, the driving mechanism with rotary joints, and the controller. Traditional methods for heliostat design are often based on a sequential approach in which the mechanical structure is designed first and then the control system is advised. In order to reach the optimal design of heliostats, an integrated design approach that concurrently considers the interactions between the mechanical and control subsystems is necessary. In this article, an integrated design methodology of heliostat drive system is presented. The methodology is based on modeling and simulation. The dynamic models that describe the behavior of the mechanical and control components are presented. These models involve mechanical and control design variables such as the motor parameters, power screw (including back lash), heliostat mass, load forces, and wind forces. Matlab, Solidwork, and Simulink are chosen to apply PID tracking control to heliostats, due to the ability to arbitrarily model complex mechanical systems, directly import properly constructed, third-party 3D CAD models, simulate integrated control, handle a variety of robotics nomenclature, and other features. The present methodology is employed for integrated design of a single facet small size heliostat with mirror area of 3 m2.The methods described in this article also show a way to rapidly simulate novel and complex heliostat geometries. Analysis of the heliostat drive system performance and dynamic characteristics according to mechanical and control design variables is conducted for the purpose of control system design and performance optimization. The drive system performance is evaluated in terms of positioning tracking errors, system response, and control system behavior. It is shown that the mechanical characteristics of the ball power screw actuator such as ball-screw diameter, lead, overall flexibility, stiffness, backlash, and inertia significantly influence the performance of drive system.

A Design of Intelligent Family Network Based on Distributed Control System

2012 ◽  
Vol 430-432 ◽  
pp. 1103-1106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lu Hai Mei
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Remote Control ◽  
Distributed Control ◽  
Control Structure ◽  
Control Design ◽  
Network Technology ◽  
Distributed Control System ◽  
Intelligent Network ◽  
Family Network ◽  
And Control

In order to promote the development and application of family intelligent network technology, in this paper, a design of intelligent family network based on distributed control system is introduced. The network communication and control structure of systems makes use of a distributed control system, the gateway makes use of construction of embedded systems, remote control design makes use of browser/server to achieve. The programming provides stronger advancement, creation, flexibility and reliability with great research significance and application value.

High Speed Weld Control System of Dual-Bypass MIG Based on LabVIEW

2010 ◽  
Vol 139-141 ◽  
pp. 1852-1855
Author(s):  
Cheng Xue ◽  
Yu Shi ◽  
Ding Fan ◽  
Hao Zhong ◽  
Ming Xiao Shi
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
Closed Loop Control ◽  
Mig Welding ◽  
Loop Control ◽  
Weld Formation ◽  
And Control ◽  
Control Output ◽  
Test Result

Dual-bypass MIG welding (DB-GMAW) is a new kind of high speed MIG welding with three arcs. In order to monitor the weld process and control it, a high speed weld system of DB-GMAW was built. The system was run by LabVIEW programs, including getting data of system and control output signals. The test result of system showed that all equipments could be used in the same time. Beside images of weld pool and arc, the weld voltages and currents of every part had been acquired. The signals of bypass current and weld speed also had been input TIG welding sources and worktable motor successfully. Meanwhile, the high speed weld formation had a good quality, and all of these established the closed-loop control of high speed DB-GMAW.

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