Interval arithmetic-based fuzzy discrete-time crane control scheme design

2013 ◽  
Vol 61 (4) ◽  
pp. 863-870 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Smoczek
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Discrete Time ◽  
Interval Arithmetic ◽  
Material Handling ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
Container Terminals ◽  
Crane Control ◽  
Loop Control ◽  
Fuzzy Interpolation ◽  
Polynomial Coefficients

Abstract In many manufacturing segments, container terminals and shipping yards the automation of material handling systems is an important element of enhancing productivity, safety and efficiency. The fast, precise and safe transfer of goods in crane operations requires a control application solving the problems, including non-collision trajectory planning and limitation of payload oscillations. The paper presents the interval arithmetic-based method of designing a discrete-time closed-loop anti-sway crane control system based on the fuzzy interpolation of linear controller parameters. The interval analysis of a closed-loop control system characteristic polynomial coefficients deviation from their nominal values is proposed to define a minimum number of fuzzy sets on the scheduling variables universe of discourse and to determine the distribution of triangular-shaped membership functions parameters, which satisfy the acceptable range of performances deterioration in the presence of the system’s parameters variation. The effectiveness of this method was proved in experiments conducted using the PAC system on the laboratory scaled overhead crane.

scholarly journals Evolutionary optimization of interval mathematics-based design of a TSK fuzzy controller for anti-sway crane control

2013 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 749-759 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jarosław Smoczek
Keyword(s):  
Fuzzy Logic ◽  
Control System ◽  
System Parameter ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
Fuzzy Controller ◽  
Control Synthesis ◽  
Closed Loop Control ◽  
Crane Control ◽  
Loop Control ◽  
Interval Mathematics

Abstract A hybrid method combining an evolutionary search strategy, interval mathematics and pole assignment-based closed-loop control synthesis is proposed to design a robust TSK fuzzy controller. The design objective is to minimize the number of linear controllers associated with rule conclusions and tune the triangular-shaped membership function parameters of a fuzzy controller to satisfy stability and desired dynamic performances in the presence of system parameter variation. The robust performance objective function is derived based on an interval Diophantine equation. Thus, the objective of a fuzzy logic-based control scheme is to place all the closed-loop control system characteristic polynomial coefficients within desired intervals. The reproduction process in the proposed Evolutionary Algorithm (EA) is based on the arithmetical crossover, uniform and non-uniform mutation along with gene deletion/insertion mutation ensuring a diversity of genomes sizes, as well as a diversity in the parameter space of membership functions. The proposed algorithm was implemented to design a fuzzy logic-based anti-sway crane control system taking into consideration the rope length and the mass of a payload variation. The results of experiments conducted using the EA for different conditions assumed for system parameter intervals and desired closed-loop system performances are compared with results achieved using the iterative procedure which is also described in the paper.

Combined Temperature and Force Control for Robotic Friction Stir Welding

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Axel Fehrenbacher ◽  
Christopher B. Smith ◽  
Neil A. Duffie ◽  
Nicola J. Ferrier ◽  
Frank E. Pfefferkorn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Force Control ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
Interface Temperature ◽  
Closed Loop Control ◽  
Weld Quality ◽  
Loop Control ◽  
Friction Stir ◽  
Tool Position ◽  
Robotic Friction Stir Welding

The objective of this research is to develop a closed-loop control system for robotic friction stir welding (FSW) that simultaneously controls force and temperature in order to maintain weld quality under various process disturbances. FSW is a solid-state joining process enabling welds with excellent metallurgical and mechanical properties, as well as significant energy consumption and cost savings compared to traditional fusion welding processes. During FSW, several process parameter and condition variations (thermal constraints, material properties, geometry, etc.) are present. The FSW process can be sensitive to these variations, which are commonly present in a production environment; hence, there is a significant need to control the process to assure high weld quality. Reliable FSW for a wide range of applications will require closed-loop control of certain process parameters. A linear multi-input-multi-output process model has been developed that captures the dynamic relations between two process inputs (commanded spindle speed and commanded vertical tool position) and two process outputs (interface temperature and axial force). A closed-loop controller was implemented that combines temperature and force control on an industrial robotic FSW system. The performance of the combined control system was demonstrated with successful command tracking and disturbance rejection. Within a certain range, desired axial forces and interface temperatures are achieved by automatically adjusting the spindle speed and the vertical tool position at the same time. The axial force and interface temperature is maintained during both thermal and geometric disturbances and thus weld quality can be maintained for a variety of conditions in which each control strategy applied independently could fail.

An Expert Controller Based on Transient Response Patterns

2011 ◽  
Vol 219-220 ◽  
pp. 3-7
Author(s):  
Ning Zhang ◽  
Rong Hua Liu
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Transient Response ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
Performance Criterion ◽  
Response Patterns ◽  
Loop Control ◽  
Expert Control ◽  
Closed Loop Control System ◽  
Loop Control System ◽  
Control Decision

An expert control system based on transient response patterns and expert system techniques is proposed in this paper. Depending on the features of the closed-loop control system determines the control decision and adjusts the parameters of the controller. The proposed method requires minimal proper information about the controlled plant and, with the linear re-excitation learning method, the system is kept satisfying the performance criterion.

scholarly journals Closed-loop control system for well-defined oxygen supply in micro-physiological systems

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 363-366
Author(s):  
Tobias Steege ◽  
Mathias Busek ◽  
Stefan Grünzner ◽  
Andrés Fabían Lasagni ◽  
Frank Sonntag
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Oxygen Supply ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
Microfluidic System ◽  
Closed Loop Control ◽  
Loop Control ◽  
Cell Vitality ◽  
Closed Loop Control System ◽  
Loop Control System

AbstractTo improve cell vitality, sufficient oxygen supply is an important factor. A deficiency in oxygen is called Hypoxia and can influence for example tumor growth or inflammatory processes. Hypoxia assays are usually performed with the help of animal or static human cell culture models. The main disadvantage of these methods is that the results are hardly transferable to the human physiology. Microfluidic 3D cell cultivation systems for perfused hypoxia assays may overcome this issue since they can mimic the in-vivo situation in the human body much better. Such a Hypoxia-on-a-Chip system was recently developed. The chip system consists of several individually laser-structured layers which are bonded using a hot press or chemical treatment. Oxygen sensing spots are integrated into the system which can be monitored continuously with an optical sensor by means of fluorescence lifetime detection.Hereby presented is the developed hard- and software requiered to control the oxygen content within this microfluidic system. This system forms a closed-loop control system which is parameterized and evaluated.

Material Handling Throughput Using a Track Based Multihead Robot

Manufacturing ◽  
2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen J. Derby ◽  
John McFadden
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Distributed Control ◽  
Material Handling ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
Distributed Control System ◽  
System Configuration ◽  
Drive Chain ◽  
Return Path ◽  
Loop Track

A novel closed loop track based multi-head robot has been developed to increase material handing throughput. This robot allows for waves of robot heads to move materials in the working path by eliminating the traditional return path. Programmable clutching of a constant moving drive chain supplies the source of motion around the loop. This paper discusses the design and impact of such a system configuration, and looks at the required distributed control system.

Adaptive synchronization of uncertain fractional-order chaotic systems using sliding mode control techniques

2019 ◽  
Vol 234 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bahram Yaghooti ◽  
Ali Siahi Shadbad ◽  
Kaveh Safavi ◽  
Hassan Salarieh
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Sliding Mode Control ◽  
Fractional Order ◽  
Chaotic Systems ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
Sliding Mode ◽  
Closed Loop Control ◽  
Loop Control ◽  
Closed Loop Control System ◽  
Loop Control System

In this article, an adaptive nonlinear controller is designed to synchronize two uncertain fractional-order chaotic systems using fractional-order sliding mode control. The controller structure and adaptation laws are chosen such that asymptotic stability of the closed-loop control system is guaranteed. The adaptation laws are being calculated from a proper sliding surface using the Lyapunov stability theory. This method guarantees the closed-loop control system robustness against the system uncertainties and external disturbances. Eventually, the presented method is used to synchronize two fractional-order gyro and Duffing systems, and the numerical simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness of this method.

Tangible Programming for Basic Control System New Frameworks to Engineering Education for Children

2014 ◽  
Vol 931-932 ◽  
pp. 1298-1302
Author(s):  
Thiang Meadthaisong ◽  
Siwaporn Meadthaisong ◽  
Sarawut Chaowaskoo
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Engineering Education ◽  
Control Systems ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
Open Loop ◽  
Closed Loop Control ◽  
College Level ◽  
Loop Control ◽  
Tangible Programming

Programming control in industrial design is by its nature expert upon an example being Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). Such programmes are unsuitable for children or novices as they cannot understand how to use the programme. This research seeks to present tangible programming for a basic control system in new frameworks in engineering education for children. Such programmes could be for use in kindergartens, primary schools or general teaching where knowledge about basic control is required. Normally open-loop and closed-loop control system programming is taught at university and college level. This may be late as far as acquiring knowledge of basic control systems is concerned. Using tangible programming without a computer but instructions and interface, relay and motor could result in children in kindergartens and primary schools being able to programme open-looped control systems which mix chemicals or closed-loop control systems which control conveyor belts. However, the children would not be able to undertake programming using programmable control in a similar scenario.

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