Analysis and Design of Hardware Architectures and Control Algorithms for an EPAC

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simone Formentin ◽  
Giovanni Alli ◽  
Sergio M. Savaresi ◽  
Francesco Castelli Dezza
Keyword(s):  
Health Service ◽  
Energy Cost ◽  
Optimal Choice ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Control Algorithms ◽  
Analysis And Design ◽  
Electric Bicycle ◽  
Hardware Architectures ◽  
And Control

EPACs (Electric Pedal Assisted Cycles) represent a very efficient and fashionable mean of non-polluting transport. They are useful for bringing education, for health service and they guarantee the lowest energy cost per distance traveled. In this paper, a power kit has been designed and implemented on a real electric bicycle. In particular, hardware architectures and control algorithms are developed together, taking in account shared needs. An optimal choice of the components and an innovative overboost strategy characterize the provided system. Experimental results and comparison with a benchmark product available in the market demonstrate the efficiency of the whole system.

scholarly journals Friction-Induced Vibrations during Tightening of Bolted Joints—Analytical and Experimental Results

Vibration ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 312-337 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicolaj Baramsky ◽  
Arthur Seibel ◽  
Josef Schlattmann
Keyword(s):  
Time Algorithm ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Bolted Joints ◽  
Control Algorithms ◽  
Monitoring And Control ◽  
Process Characteristics ◽  
Target Values ◽  
Process Monitoring And Control ◽  
Machine Elements ◽  
And Control

Bolted joints are one of the most used machine elements. Holding together structures of all sizes, the integrity rests on their shoulders. Thus, an accurate and reliable assembly of the joint is crucial. While it is the aim to not experience friction-induced vibrations at all, at some situations, it is unavoidable. These cases, however, have yet been out of the focus of control algorithms due to the volatile nature of the process. This contribution delivers analytical and experimental results for the occurrence of friction-induced vibrations during tightening of bolted joints. Previous findings of system characteristic constants could be validated, which can be used to monitor the tightening process even while strong vibrations during the tightening process occur. Additionally, a real-time algorithm is presented which allows for an advanced process monitoring and control by identifying process characteristics based on which predictions of the process can be made. These measures significantly improve the capabilities to reach the target values of the tightening process.

scholarly journals Autonomous Underwater Vehicles and Field of View in Underwater Operations

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 277
Author(s):  
Isaac Segovia Ramírez ◽  
Pedro José Bernalte Sánchez ◽  
Mayorkinos Papaelias ◽  
Fausto Pedro García Márquez
Keyword(s):  
Autonomous Underwater Vehicles ◽  
Underwater Vehicles ◽  
Field Of View ◽  
Guidance System ◽  
Control Algorithms ◽  
Deep Waters ◽  
Underwater Cameras ◽  
Optimal Resolution ◽  
Acquisition Processes ◽  
And Control

Submarine inspections and surveys require underwater vehicles to operate in deep waters efficiently, safely and reliably. Autonomous Underwater Vehicles employing advanced navigation and control systems present several advantages. Robust control algorithms and novel improvements in positioning and navigation are needed to optimize underwater operations. This paper proposes a new general formulation of this problem together with a basic approach for the management of deep underwater operations. This approach considers the field of view and the operational requirements as a fundamental input in the development of the trajectory in the autonomous guidance system. The constraints and involved variables are also defined, providing more accurate modelling compared with traditional formulations of the positioning system. Different case studies are presented based on commercial underwater cameras/sonars, analysing the influence of the main variables in the measurement process to obtain optimal resolution results. The application of this approach in autonomous underwater operations ensures suitable data acquisition processes according to the payload installed onboard.

scholarly journals Design and Research on Power Systems and Algorithms for Controlling Electric Underground Mining Machines Powered by Batteries

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (13) ◽  
pp. 4060
Author(s):  
Artur Kozłowski ◽  
Łukasz Bołoz
Keyword(s):  
Power Systems ◽  
Power Supply ◽  
Internal Combustion Engines ◽  
Underground Mining ◽  
Test Stand ◽  
Research Network ◽  
Control Algorithms ◽  
Systems And Control ◽  
And Control ◽  
Supply Systems

This article discusses the work that resulted in the development of two battery-powered self-propelled electric mining machines intended for operation in the conditions of a Polish copper ore mine. Currently, the global mining industry is seeing a growing interest in battery-powered electric machines, which are replacing solutions powered by internal combustion engines. The cooperation of Mine Master, Łukasiewicz Research Network—Institute of Innovative Technologies EMAG and AGH University of Science and Technology allowed carrying out a number of works that resulted in the production of two completely new machines. In order to develop the requirements and assumptions for the designed battery-powered propulsion systems, underground tests of the existing combustion machines were carried out. Based on the results of these tests, power supply systems and control algorithms were developed and verified in a virtual environment. Next, a laboratory test stand for validating power supply systems and control algorithms was developed and constructed. The tests were aimed at checking all possible situations in which the battery gets discharged as a result of the machine’s ride or operation and when it is charged from the mine’s mains or with energy recovered during braking. Simulations of undesirable situations, such as fluctuations in the supply voltage or charging power limitation, were also carried out at the test stand. Positive test results were obtained. Finally, the power supply systems along with control algorithms were implemented and tested in the produced battery-powered machines during operational trials. The power systems and control algorithms are universal enough to be implemented in two different types of machines. Both machines were specially designed to substitute diesel machines in the conditions of a Polish ore mine. They are the lowest underground battery-powered drilling and bolting rigs with onboard chargers. The machines can also be charged by external fast battery chargers.

Context, culture and control: a case study on accounting change in an Italian regional health service

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 229-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosanna Spanò ◽  
Adele Caldarelli ◽  
Luca Ferri ◽  
Marco Maffei
Keyword(s):  
Health Service ◽  
Regional Health ◽  
And Control

EXPERIMENTAL RESULTS ON COMMAND AND CONTROL OF UNMANNED AIR VEHICLE SYSTEMS

2007 ◽  
Vol 40 (15) ◽  
pp. 239-244 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro Almeida ◽  
Ricardo Bencatel ◽  
Gil M. Gonçalves ◽  
JoãTo Borges Sousa ◽  
Christoph Ruetz
Keyword(s):  
Command And Control ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Unmanned Air Vehicle ◽  
Air Vehicle ◽  
Vehicle Systems ◽  
And Control

Design and Simulation of Pedal Simulator in Brake by Wire System

2014 ◽  
Vol 556-562 ◽  
pp. 1358-1361 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen Bo Zhu ◽  
Fen Zhu Ji ◽  
Xiao Xu Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Simulation Models ◽  
Control Algorithms ◽  
Brake Pedal ◽  
Braking System ◽  
Pedal Force ◽  
Performance Requirements ◽  
System A ◽  
Pedal Feel ◽  
And Control ◽  
Wire System

Wire of the brake pedal is not directly connected to the hydraulic environment in the braking By-wire system so the driver has no direct pedal feel. Then pedal simulator is an important part in the brake-by-wire system. A pedal force simulator was designed based on the traditional brake pedal curve of pedal force and pedal travel, AMESim and Matlab / Simulink were used as a platform to build simulation models and control algorithms. The simulation results show that the pedal stroke simulator and the control strategy meet the performance requirements of traditional braking system. It can be used in brake by wire system.

Comparative studies of the set up of two-dimensional pneumatic arm systems by muscle and rotational actuators

2007 ◽  
Vol 221 (5) ◽  
pp. 743-748 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y-T Wang ◽  
R-H Wong ◽  
J-T Lu
Keyword(s):  
Control Systems ◽  
Fuzzy Controller ◽  
Control Algorithms ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Pneumatic Control ◽  
Learning Mechanism ◽  
Set Up ◽  
And Control ◽  
Self Learning ◽  
System Characteristics

As opposed to traditional pneumatic linear actuators, muscle and rotational actuators are newly developed actuators in rotational and specified applications. In the current paper, these actuators are used to set up two-dimensional pneumatic arms, which are used mainly to simulate the excavator's motion. Fuzzy control algorithms are typically applied in pneumatic control systems owing to their non-linearities and ill-defined mathematical model. The self-organizing fuzzy controller, which includes a self-learning mechanism to modify fuzzy rules, is applied in these two-dimensional pneumatic arm control systems. Via a variety of trajectory tracking experiments, the present paper provides comparisons of system characteristics and control performances.

Models and Control Algorithms of Coal Washing Processes

2016 ◽  
pp. 183-189
Author(s):  
K. G. Venger ◽  
L. P. Myshlyaev ◽  
S. A. Fairushin ◽  
I. V. Dostovalova ◽  
G. P. Sazykin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Control Algorithms ◽  
And Control

Aerodynamic Optimization Design of Airfoil Shape Using Entropy Generation as an Objective

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Wang ◽  
Jun Wang ◽  
Xiao-Pei Yang ◽  
Yan-Yan Ding
Keyword(s):  
Entropy Generation ◽  
Energy Cost ◽  
Optimization Design ◽  
Generation Rate ◽  
Entropy Generation Rate ◽  
Aerodynamic Optimization ◽  
Analysis And Design ◽  
Constraint Model ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Drag Ratio

Abstract An entropy analysis and design optimization methodology is combined with airfoil shape optimization to demonstrate the impact of entropy generation on aerodynamics designs. In the work herein, the entropy generation rate is presented as an extra design objective along with lift-drag ratio, while the lift coefficient is the constraint. Model equation, which calculates the local entropy generation rate in turbulent flows, is derived by extending the Reynolds-averaging of entropy balance equation. The class-shape function transform (CST) parametric method is used to model the airfoil configuration and combine the radial basis functions (RBFs) based mesh deformation technique with flow solver to compute the quantities such as lift-drag ratio and entropy generation at the design condition. From the multi-objective solutions which represent the best trade-offs between the design objectives, one can select a set of airfoil shapes with a low relative energy cost and with improved aerodynamic performance. It can be concluded that the methodology of entropy generation analysis is an effective tool in the aerodynamic optimization design of airfoil shape with the capability of determining the amount of energy cost.

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