Latent variable iterative learning model predictive control for multivariable control of batch processes

A latent variable iterative learning model predictive control (LV-ILMPC) method is presented for trajectory tracking in batch processes. Different from the iterative learning model predictive control (ILMPC) model built from the original variable space, LV-ILMPC develops a latent variable model based on dynamic partial least squares (DyPLS) to capture the dominant features of each batch. In each latent variable space, we use a state–space model to describe the dynamic characteristics of the internal model, and an LV-ILMPC controller is designed. Each LV-ILMPC controller tracks the set points of the current batch projection in the corresponding latent variable space, and the optimal control law is determined and the persistent process disturbances is rejected along both time and batch horizons. The proposed LV-ILMPC formulation is based on general LV-MPC and incorporates an iterative learning function into LV-MPC. In addition, the real physical input that drives the process can be reconstructed from the latent variable space. Therefore, this algorithm is particularly suitable for multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) systems with strong coupling and serious collinearity. Three studies are used to illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed LV-ILMPC .     

Iterative learning model predictive control for multi-phase batch processes

Multi-phase batch process is common in industry, such as injection molding process, fermentation and sequencing batch reactor; however, it is still an open problem to control and analyze this kind of processes. Motivated by injection molding processes, the multi-phase batch process in each cycle is formulated as a switched system with internally forced switching instant. Controlling multi-phase batch processes can be decomposed into two subtasks: detecting the dynamics-switching-time; designing the control law for each phase with considering switching effect. In this paper, it is assumed that the dynamics-switching-time can be obtained in real-time and only the second subtask is studied. To exploit the repetitive nature of batch processes, iterative learning control scheme is used in batch direction. To deal with constraints, updating law is designed by using model predictive control scheme. An online iterative learning model predictive control (ILMPC) law is first proposed with a quadratic programming problem to be solved online. To reduce computation burden, an offline ILMPC is also proposed and compared. Applications on injection molding processes show that the proposed algorithms can control multi-phase batch processes well.     

执行器故障多率采样间歇过程的鲁棒 耗散迭代学习容错控制

针对一类具有干扰和执行器故障的多率采样间歇过程,提出一种具有鲁棒耗散性能的迭代学习容错控制算法.通过提升技术将多采样率过程用慢速率采样的状态空间模型来描述,并基于二维系统理论,把迭代学习控制过程转化为等价2D Roesser故障系统,再沿时间和迭代方向设计具有耗散性能的反馈容错控制器,并以线性矩阵不等式形式给出容错控制器存在的充分条件,同时确保多率采样间歇过程在正常和故障条件下的耗散性能.注塑过程的注射速度控制仿真验证了方法的有效性和可行性.     

一种间歇过程的综合预测迭代学习控制方法

为了提高迭代学习控制方法在间歇过程轨迹跟踪问题中的收敛速度,本文将批次间的比例型迭代学习控制与批次内的模型预测控制相结合,提出了一种综合应用方法.首先根据间歇过程的线性模型,预测出比例型迭代学习控制的系统输出,然后在批次内采用模型预测控制,通过极小化一个二次型目标函数来获得控制增量.该方法可使系统输出跟踪期望轨迹的速度比比例型迭代学习控制方法更快些.最后通过仿真实例验证了该方法的有效性.     

Batch-to-batch control of fed-batch processes using control-affine feedforward neural network

A control strategy for fed-batch processes is proposed based on control affine feed-forward neural network (CAFNN). Many fed-batch processes can be considered as a class of control affine nonlinear systems. CAFNN is constructed by a special structure to fit the control affine system. It is similar to a multi-layer feed-forward neural network, but it has its own particular feature to model the fed-batch process. CAFNN can be trained by a modified Levenberg–Marquardt (LM) algorithm. However, due to model-plant mismatches and unknown disturbances, the optimal control policy calculated based on the CAFNN model may not be optimal when applied to the fed-batch process. In terms of the repetitive nature of fed-batch processes, iterative learning control (ILC) can be used to improve the process performance from batch to batch. Due to the special structure of CAFNN, the gradient information of CAFNN can be computed analytically and applied to the batch-to-batch ILC. Under the ILC strategy from batch to batch, endpoint product qualities of fed-batch processes can be improved gradually. The proposed control scheme is illustrated on a simulated fed-batch ethanol fermentation process.     

A reinforced learning control using iterative error compensation for uncertain dynamical systems

This paper investigates a learning control using iterative error compensation for uncertain systems to enhance the precision of a high speed, computer-controlled machining process. It is specially useful in mass-produced parts produced by a high-speed machine tool system. This method uses an iterative learning technique which adopts machine commands and cutting errors experienced from previous manoeuvres as references for compensation actions in the current manoeuvre. Non-repetitive disturbances and nonlinear dynamics of the cutting processes and servo systems of the machine which greatly affect the convergence of the learning control systems were studied in this research. State feedback and output feedback methods were used for controller design. Stability and performance of learning control systems designed via the proposed method were verified by simulations on a single degree of freedom servo positioning system.     

Iterative learning control of heat-up phase for a batch polymerization reactor

This paper describes a novel method for heat-up phase control of an industrial batch polymerization reactor where heat transfer characteristics change with batches due to fouling of the polymer products on the reactor wall. The main objective of the control is to settle the reactor temperature on a target value within ± 0.1°C in a minimum possible time. To achieve this goal utilizing the repetitive nature of batch operation, the control problem was defined as a tracking problem and feedback-assisted iterative learning control (FBALC) was employed as the underlying control technique. The proposed control method was applied to an industrial batch reactor polymerizing ABS resin. After on-site evaluation for an extended period of time, it was found that the proposed method gives a pronounced improvement in heat-up phase operation. Consistent heat-up profiles with a minimized settling time are obtained.     

基于互补滑模控制和迭代学习控制的永磁直线同步电动机速度控制

为满足永磁直线同步电动机(PMLSM)伺服系统高速度高精度的要求,抑制不确定性对系统性能的影响,提出一种互补滑模控制(CSMC)和迭代学习控制(ILC)相结合的控制方法.该方法结合了CSMC强鲁棒性的优点和ILC跟踪精度高的特点,以CSMC中积分滑模面为基础设计新型迭代学习律,既可利用ILC对系统未建模动态进行估计,抑制端部效应、齿槽效应和摩擦力等周期不确定性的影响,又可利用CSMC减小参数变化和外部扰动等非周期不确定性对系统的影响,从而提高控制器的收敛速度和收敛精度,保证系统具有较强的速度跟踪性能.实验结果表明,该方法有效地提高了系统的动态响应能力,改善了速度跟踪精度.     

非线性快速批次过程高效迭代学习预测函数控制EI北大核心CSCD

迭代学习模型预测控制(Iterative learning model predictive control,ILMPC)具备较强的批次学习能力及突出的时域跟踪性能,在批次过程控制中发挥了重要作用.然而对于具有强非线性的快动态批次过程,传统的迭代学习模型预测控制很难实现计算效率与跟踪精度之间的平衡,这给其应用带来了挑战.对此本文提出一种高效迭代学习预测函数控制策略,将原非线性系统沿参考轨迹线性化得到二维跟踪误差预测模型,并在控制器设计中补偿所产生的线性化误差,构造优化目标函数为真实跟踪误差的上界.为加强优化计算效率,在时域上结合预测函数控制以降低待优化变量维数,从而有效降低计算负担.结合终端约束集理论,分析了迭代学习预测函数控制的时域稳定性及迭代收敛性.通过对无人车和典型快速间歇反应器的仿真实验验证所提出算法的有效性.     

Robust iterative learning control for multi-phase batch processes: an average dwell-time method with 2D convergence indexes

In order to cope with system disturbances in multi-phase batch processes with different dimensions, a hybrid robust control scheme of iterative learning control combined with feedback control is proposed in this paper. First, with a hybrid iterative learning control law designed by introducing the state error, the tracking error and the extended information, the multi-phase batch process is converted into a two-dimensional Fornasini–Marchesini (2D-FM) switched system with different dimensions. Second, a switching signal is designed using the average dwell-time method integrated with the related switching conditions to give sufficient conditions ensuring stable running for the system. Finally, the minimum running time of the subsystems and the control law gains are calculated by solving the linear matrix inequalities. Meanwhile, a compound 2D controller with robust performance is obtained, which includes a robust extended feedback control for ensuring the steady-state tracking error to converge rapidly. The application on an injection molding process displays the effectiveness and superiority of the proposed strategy.     

Robust adaptive repetitive learning control for a class of time-varying nonlinear systems with unknown control direction

A robust adaptive repetitive learning control method is proposed for a class of time-varying nonlinear systems. Nussbaum-gain method is incorporated into the control design to counteract the lack of a priori knowledge of the control direction which determines the motion direction of the system under any input. It is shown that the system state could converge to the desired trajectory asymptotically along the iteration axis through repetitive learning. Simulation is carried out to show the validity of the proposed control method.     

一类未知非线性系统的智能迭代学习控制

从自适应的角度设计迭代学习控制，将神经网络引入迭代学习控制中。学习控制与自适应控制相结合，使得对网络权值的学习和跟踪控制同时进行，克服 了经典迭代学习控制的一些缺陷。基于Lyapunov直接方法，证明了整个控制系统的稳定并实现了任意精度的跟踪。实例仿真结果说明了算法 的有效性及其所具有的优点。     

Iterative learning control for integrated system of robot and machine tool

This study is concerned with the integrated system of a robot and a machine tool. The major task of robot is loading the workpiece to the machine tool for contour cutting. An iterative learning control (ILC) algorithm is proposed to improve the accuracy of the finished product. The proposed ILC is to modify the input command of the next machining cycle for both robot and machine tool to iteratively enhance the output accuracy of the robot and machine tool. The modified command is computed based on the current tracking/contour error. For the ILC of the robot, tracking error is considered as the control objective to reduce the tracking error of motion path, in particular, the error at the endpoint. Meanwhile, for the ILC of the machine tool, contour error is considered as the control objective to improve the contouring accuracy, which determines the quality of machining. In view of the complicated contour error model, the equivalent contour error instead of the actual contour error is taken as the control objective in this study. One challenge for the integrated system is that there exists an initial state error for the machine tool dynamics, violating the basic assumption of ILC. It will be shown in this study that the effects of initial state error can be significantly reduced by the ILC of the robot. The proposed ILC algorithm is verified experimentally on an integrated system of commercial robot and machine tool. The experimental results show that the proposed ILC can achieve more than 90% of reduction on both the RMS tracking error of the robot and the RMS contour error of the machine tool within six learning iterations. The results clearly validate the effectiveness of the proposed ILC for the integrated system.     

A design method for indirect iterative learning control based on two-dimensional generalized predictive control algorithm

Indirect iterative learning control (ILC) facilitates the application of learning-type control strategies to the repetitive/batch/periodic processes with local feedback control already. Based on the two-dimensional generalized predictive control (2D-GPC) algorithm, a new design method is proposed in this paper for an indirect ILC system which consists of a model predictive control (MPC) in the inner loop and a simple ILC in the outer loop. The major advantage of the proposed design method is realizing an integrated optimization for the parameters of existing feedback controller and design of a simple iterative learning controller, and then ensuring the optimal control performance of the whole system in sense of 2D-GPC. From the analysis of the control law, it is found that the proposed indirect ILC law can be directly obtained from a standard GPC law and the stability and convergence of the closed-loop control system can be analyzed by a simple criterion. It is an applicable and effective solution for the application of ILC scheme to the industry processes, which can be seen clearly from the numerical simulations as well as the comparisons with the other solutions.     

一种带参考批次的线性时变系统迭代学习控制算法

针对线性时变系统的轨迹跟踪控制问题,提出一种带参考批次的迭代学习控制算法,并给出了算法的收敛性分析.该迭代学习控制算法不需要事先了解线性时变对象的太多知识,而是将当前批次输入轨迹的较小变化所引起的输出轨迹作为参考批次,并以当前批次与参考批次的输入变化与对应的输出变化之比作为学习律,从而实现目标轨迹的跟踪.以一个典型的线性时变系统为例进行仿真分析,验证了所提出算法的有效性.     

Iterative learning fault-tolerant control for injection molding processes against actuator faults

The injection molding process is a typical multi-phase batch process. As the filling and packing-holding phases share the same actuator, faults occurring in the actuators may cause serious impact on the performance and running time. Because these two phases are of crucial importance in relation to the final quality of the product, to solve this problem is essentially meaningful. This paper proposes iterative learning fault-tolerant control (ILTFC) in terms of common multi-phase batch processes and then applies it to the injection molding processes. To develop the ILFTC design, the multi-phase batch process is treated as a switched system composed of different dimensional subsystems and then converted to an equivalent two-dimensional (2D) switched fault-tolerant Rosser model. A hybrid fault-tolerant law is then designed based on an average dwell time method. Sufficient conditions and minimum running time guaranteeing the exponential stability under both normal and fault conditions are obtained. Under the proposed control law, the control performance and running time will restore to the previous level before actuator faults occur. The efficiency and merits of the proposed scheme is illustrated by an injection molding process, and results show that it can guarantee the stability and minimum running time whether the process is in normal operation or in case of actuator faults.     

Multi-level control architecture for Bionic Handling Assistant robot augmented by learning from demonstration for apple-picking

The control of soft continuum robots is challenging owing to their mechanical elasticity and complex dynamics. An additional challenge emerges when we want to apply Learning from Demonstration (LfD) and need to collect necessary demonstrations due to the inherent control difficulty. In this paper, we provide a multi-level architecture from low-level control to high-level motion planning for the Bionic Handling Assistant (BHA) robot. We deploy learning across all levels to enable the application of LfD for a real-world manipulation task. To record the demonstrations, an actively compliant controller is used. A variant of dynamical systems' application that are able to encode both position and orientation then maps the recorded 6D end-effector pose data into a virtual attractor space. A recent LfD method encodes the pose attractors within the same model for point-to-point motion planning. In the proposed architecture, hybrid models that combine an analytical approach and machine learning techniques are used to overcome the inherent slow dynamics and model imprecision of the BHA. The performance and generalization capability of the proposed multi-level approach are evaluated in simulation and with the real BHA robot in an apple-picking scenario which requires high accuracy to control the pose of the robot's end-effector.