Automated Speed Controller Design of Internal Combustion Engines via Adaptive Control

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick J. Cunningham ◽  
Matthew A. Franchek ◽  
John W. Glass
Keyword(s):  
Adaptive Control ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
Controller Design ◽  
Open Loop ◽  
Feedback Controller ◽  
Ic Engine ◽  
Idle Speed ◽  
Speed Controller ◽  
Online Modeling ◽  
Loop Transfer Function

Abstract Presented in this paper is an adaptive control procedure applied to the idle speed control of an internal combustion (IC) engine. Adaptive control in this investigation is used to automate the design of the engine idle speed controller. The adaptive control process begins by tuning a feedback controller such that the closed loop system is stable. Next, reference step inputs are given to the tuned closed loop system. These transients are used to obtain a model of the IC engine between the by-pass air valve and engine speed. The online modeling procedure is constructed of a filtered derivative method so that the coefficients of the continuous-time model are recovered from the closed loop response. The execution of the proposed online modeling technology is realized using a recursive least squares approach. This online model of the engine process is then used to calculate a new (adapted) feedback controller. The adaptive controller is based on matching the open loop transfer function of the idle speed feedback system to an open loop transfer function that represents the desired transient and steady state performance. To implement the adapted controller, a bumpless transfer approach is used to switch the feedback controller from the tuned controller to the adapted controller. Experimental results performed on a Ford 4.6L fuel injected engine demonstrate the automated controller design process.

scholarly journals On PID Controller Design by Combining Pole Placement Technique with Symmetrical Optimum Criterion

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Viorel Nicolau
Keyword(s):  
Transfer Function ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
Controller Design ◽  
Open Loop ◽  
Pole Placement ◽  
Loop Transfer Function ◽  
Heading Control ◽  
Pid Controller Design ◽  
Analytical Expressions ◽  
Placement Technique

In this paper, aspects of analytical design of PID controllers are studied, by combining pole placement technique with symmetrical optimum criterion. The proposed method is based on low-order plant model with pure integrator, and it can be used for both fast and slow processes. Starting from the desired closed-loop transfer function, which contains a second-order oscillating system and a lead-lag compensator, it is shown that the zero value depends on the real-pole value of closed-loop transfer function. In addition, there is only one pole value, which satisfies the assumptions of symmetrical optimum criterion imposed to open-loop transfer function. In these conditions, by combining the pole placement technique with symmetrical optimum criterion, the analytical expressions of the controller parameters can be simplified. For simulations, PID autopilot design for heading control problem of a conventional ship is considered.

Impedance Reduction Controller Design for Mechanical Systems

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanseung Woo ◽  
Kyoungchul Kong
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
Controller Design ◽  
Mechanical Impedance ◽  
Open Loop ◽  
Mechatronic Systems ◽  
Closed Loop Systems ◽  
Guaranteed Stability ◽  
Reaction Forces ◽  
Definition Of

Safety is one of important factors in control of mechatronic systems interacting with humans. In order to evaluate the safety of such systems, mechanical impedance is often utilized as it indicates the magnitude of reaction forces when the systems are subjected to motions. Namely, the mechatronic systems should have low mechanical impedance for improved safety. In this paper, a methodology to design controllers for reduction of mechanical impedance is proposed. For the proposed controller design, the mathematical definition of the mechanical impedance for open-loop and closed-loop systems is introduced. Then the controllers are designed for stable and unstable systems such that they effectively lower the magnitude of mechanical impedance with guaranteed stability. The proposed method is verified through case studies including simulations.

scholarly journals The discrete-time tracking problem with H∞ model matching approach plus integral control

2019 ◽  
Vol 292 ◽  
pp. 01018
Author(s):  
Murat Akın ◽  
Tankut Acarman
Keyword(s):  
Discrete Time ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
Controller Design ◽  
Model Matching ◽  
Matching Problem ◽  
Design Algorithm ◽  
Integral Control ◽  
Loop Transfer Function ◽  
Model Transfer ◽  
Static Output

In this study, the discrete-time H∞ model matching problem with integral control by using 2 DOF static output feedback is presented. First, the motivation and the problem is stated. After presenting the notation, the two lemmas toward the discrete-time H∞ model matching problem with integral control are proven. The controller synthesis theorem and the controller design algorithm is elaborated in order to minimize the H∞ norm of the closed-loop transfer function and to maximize the closed-loop performance by introducing the model transfer matrix. In following, the discrete-time H∞ MMP via LMI approach is derived as the main result. The controller construction procedure is implemented by using a well-known toolbox to improve the usability of the presented results. Finally, some conclusions are given.

Discrete Speed Controller Design of a Marine Diesel Engine Including Sampling Effects due to Fuel Injection

2002 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 659-671 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mosaad Mosleh ◽  
Amier Al-Ali
Keyword(s):  
Diesel Engine ◽  
Fuel Injection ◽  
Controller Design ◽  
Linear Time ◽  
Marine Diesel Engine ◽  
Linear Time Invariant ◽  
Speed Controller ◽  
Injection Process ◽  
Loop Transfer Function ◽  
Marine Diesel

A linear time invariant (LTI) model of a marine diesel engine is presented. The effect of the discontinuity of the fuel injection into the cylinders and the injection period is considered. The proposed discrete model consists of a sampler and zero-order-hold mechanism, representing the fuel injection process. The design of the discrete controller is based on the pole assignment of the characteristic polynomial of the closed-loop transfer function with the goal of achieving zero steady-state error, and satisfying other design specifications. A numerical example illustrating the characteristic performance of a two stroke marine diesel engine is presented.

Model-Based Control of Combustion Instabilities

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aimee S. Morgans ◽  
Ann P. Dowling
Keyword(s):  
Transfer Function ◽  
Controller Design ◽  
Open Loop ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Combustion Instabilities ◽  
Lean Premixed Combustion ◽  
Model Based Control ◽  
Model Based ◽  
Loop Transfer Function ◽  
Mathematical Approximation

Model-based control has been successfully implemented on an atmospheric pressure lean premixed combustion rig. The rig incorporated a pressure transducer in the combustor to provide a sensor measurement, with actuation provided by a fuel valve. Controller design was based on experimental measurement of the open loop transfer function. This was achieved using a valve input signal which was the sum of an identification signal and a control signal from an empirical controller to eliminate the non-linear limit cycle. The transfer function was measured for the main instability occurring at a variety of operating conditions, and was found to be fairly similar in all cases. Using Nyquist and H∞-loop shaping techniques, several robust controllers were designed, based on a mathematical approximation to the measured transfer function. These were implemented experimentally on the rig, and were found to stabilise it under a variety of operating conditions, with a greater reduction in the pressure spectrum than had been achieved by the empirical controller.

scholarly journals Analytical Multiloop Control for Multivariable Systems with Time Delays

Complexity ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Zhiguo Wang ◽  
Peng Wei
Keyword(s):  
Transfer Function ◽  
Process Model ◽  
Controller Design ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Open Loop ◽  
Multivariable Systems ◽  
Performance Improvements ◽  
Loop Transfer Function ◽  
Multiloop Control ◽  
Multiloop Control System

In this paper, a new design method with performance improvements of multiloop controllers for multivariable systems is proposed. Precise expression is developed to show the relationship between the dynamic- and steady-state characteristics of the multiloop control system and its parameters. First, an equivalent transfer function (ETF) is introduced to decompose the multivariable system, based on which the multiloop controller parameters are calculated. According to the ETF matrix property, an analytical expression for the PI controller for multivariable systems is derived in terms of substituting the ETF matrix for the inverse open-loop transfer function. In the proposed controller design method, no approximation of the inverse of the process model is needed, implying that this method can be applied to some multivariable systems with high dimensions. The simulation results obtained from several examples demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method.

A Framework for Discrete-Time H2 Preview Control

2010 ◽  
Vol 132 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. J. Hazell ◽  
D. J. N. Limebeer
Keyword(s):  
Output Feedback ◽  
Degrees Of Freedom ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
Controller Design ◽  
Feedback Controller ◽  
Full Information ◽  
Preview Control ◽  
Output Feedback Controller ◽  
Information Problem ◽  
Theoretical Issues

The purpose of this paper is to provide a set of synthesis and design tools for a wide class of H2 preview control systems. A generic preview design problem, which features both previewable and nonpreviewable disturbances, is embedded in a standard generalized regulator framework. Preview regulation is accomplished by a two-degrees-of-freedom output-feedback controller. A number of theoretical issues are studied, including the efficient solution of the standard H2 full-information Riccati equation and the efficient evaluation of the full-information preview gain matrices. The full-information problem is then extended to include the efficient implementation of the output-feedback controller. The synthesis of feedforward controllers with preview is analyzed as a special case—this problem is of interest to designers who wish to introduce preview as a separate part of a system design. The way in which preview reduces the H2-norm of the closed-loop system is analyzed in detail. Closed-loop norm reduction formulas provide a systematic way of establishing how much preview is required to solve a particular problem, and determine when extending the preview horizon will not produce worthwhile benefits. The paper concludes with a summary of the main features of preview control, as well as some controller design insights. New application examples are introduced by reference.

Adaptive Nonlinear Synchronization Control of Twin-Gyro Precession

2005 ◽  
Vol 128 (3) ◽  
pp. 592-599 ◽  
Author(s):  
Di Zhou ◽  
Tielong Shen ◽  
Katsutoshi Tamura
Keyword(s):  
Motion Control ◽  
Feedback Linearization ◽  
Controller Design ◽  
Open Loop ◽  
Feedback Controller ◽  
Nonlinear Feedback ◽  
Nonlinear Controller ◽  
Control Moment ◽  
Command Signals ◽  
Control Moment Gyro

The slewing motion of a truss arm driven by a V-gimbaled control-moment gyro is studied. The V-gimbaled control-moment gyro consists of a pair of gyros that must precess synchronously. For open-loop slewing motion control, the controller design problem is simplified into finding a feedback controller to steer the two gyros to synchronously track a specific command. To improve the synchronization performance, the integral of synchronization error is introduced into the design as an additional state variable. Based on the second method of Lyapunov, an adaptive nonlinear feedback controller is designed. For more accurate but complicated closed-loop slewing motion control, the feedback linearization technique is utilized to partially linearize the nonlinear nominal model, where two specific output functions are chosen to satisfy the system tracking and synchronization requirements. The system tracking dynamics are bounded by properly determining system indices and command signals. For the partially linearized system, the backstepping tuning function design approach is employed to design an adaptive nonlinear controller. The dynamic order of the adaptive controller is reduced to its minimum. The performance of the proposed controllers is verified by simulation.

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