scholarly journals Direct state-space model for model predictive control of multi-level power converters

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel Jupin ◽  
Ionel Vechiu ◽  
Gerardo Tapia
Keyword(s):  
Model Predictive Control ◽  
State Space ◽  
Predictive Control ◽  
Power Converters ◽  
State Space Model ◽  
Space Model ◽  
Multi Level

scholarly journals Model Predictive Control with a Relaxed Cost Function for Constrained Linear Systems

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
David Sotelo ◽  
Antonio Favela-Contreras ◽  
Viacheslav V. Kalashnikov ◽  
Carlos Sotelo
Keyword(s):  
Model Predictive Control ◽  
Cost Function ◽  
State Space ◽  
Predictive Control ◽  
Discrete Time ◽  
Control Strategy ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
State Space Model ◽  
Control Technique ◽  
Space Model

The Model Predictive Control technique is widely used for optimizing the performance of constrained multi-input multi-output processes. However, due to its mathematical complexity and heavy computation effort, it is mainly suitable in processes with slow dynamics. Based on the Exact Penalization Theorem, this paper presents a discrete-time state-space Model Predictive Control strategy with a relaxed performance index, where the constraints are implicitly defined in the weighting matrices, computed at each sampling time. The performance validation for the Model Predictive Control strategy with the proposed relaxed cost function uses the simulation of a tape transport system and a jet transport aircraft during cruise flight. Without affecting the tracking performance, numerical results show that the execution time is notably decreased compared with two well-known discrete-time state-space Model Predictive Control strategies. This makes the proposed Model Predictive Control mainly suitable for constrained multivariable processes with fast dynamics.

Discrete and Analytic Model Predictive Control for Path Following of Underactuated Ships

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaofei Wang ◽  
Zaojian Zou ◽  
Tieshan Li ◽  
Weilin Luo
Keyword(s):  
Model Predictive Control ◽  
State Space ◽  
Predictive Control ◽  
Feedback Linearization ◽  
Control Method ◽  
State Space Model ◽  
Path Following ◽  
Analytic Model ◽  
Space Model ◽  
Path Following Control

The control problem of underactuated surface ships and underwater vehicles has attracted more and more attentions during the last years. Path following control aims at forcing the vehicles to converge and follow a desired path. Path following control of underactuated surface ships or underwater vehicles is an important issue to study nonlinear systems control, and it is also important in the practical implementation such as the guidance and control of marine vehicles. This paper proposes two nonlinear model predictive control algorithms to force an underactuated ship to follow a predefined path. One algorithm is based on state space model, the other is based on analytic model predictive control. In the first algorithm, the state space GPC (Generalized Predictive Control) method is used to design the path-following controller of underactuated ships. The nonlinear path following system of underactuated ships is discretized and re-arranged into state space model. Then states are augmented to get the new state space model with control increment as input. Thus the problem is becoming a typical state space GPC problem. Some characters of GPC such as cost function, receding optimization, prediction horizon and control horizon occur in the design procedure of path-following controller. The control law is derived in the form of control increment. In the second algorithm, an analytic model predictive control algorithm is used to study the path following problem of underactuated ships. In this path-following algorithm, the output-redefinition combined heading angle and cross-track error is introduced. As a result, the original single-input multiple-output (SIMO) system is transformed into an equivalent single-input single-output (SISO) system. For the transformed system, we use the analytic model predictive control method to get path-following control law in the analytical form. The analytic model predictive controller can be regarded as special feedback linearization method optimized by predictive control method. It provides a systematic method to compute control parameters rather than by try-and-error method which is often used in the exact feedback linearization control. Relative to GPC, the analytic model predictive control method provides an analytic optimal solution and decreases the computational burden, and the stability of closed-loop system is guaranteed. The path-following system of underactuated ships is guaranteed to follow and stabilize onto the desired path. Numerical simulations demonstrate the validity of the proposed control laws.

scholarly journals Incremental State-Space Model Predictive Control of a Fresnel Solar Collector Field

Energies ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eduardo Camacho ◽  
Antonio Gallego ◽  
Adolfo Sanchez ◽  
Manuel Berenguel
Keyword(s):  
Model Predictive Control ◽  
Power Systems ◽  
State Space ◽  
Predictive Control ◽  
State Space Model ◽  
Distributed Parameter ◽  
Space Model ◽  
Luenberger Observer ◽  
Predictive Controller ◽  
Nonlinear Distributed Parameter Model

Model predictive control has been demonstrated to be one of the most efficient control techniques for solar power systems. An incremental offset-free state-space Model Predictive Controller (MPC) is developed for the Fresnel collector field located at the solar cooling plant installed on the roof of the Engineering School of Sevilla. A robust Luenberger observer is used for estimating the states of the plant which cannot be measured. The proposed strategy is tested on a nonlinear distributed parameter model of the Fresnel collector field. Its performance is compared to that obtained with a gain-scheduling generalized predictive controller. A real test carried out at the real plant is presented, showing that the proposed strategy achieves a very good performance.

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