约束非线性系统稳定经济模型预测控制

考虑约束非线性系统,提出一种新的具有稳定性保证的经济模型预测控制（Economic model predictive control,EMPC）策略.由于经济性能指标的非凸性和非正定性,引入关于经济最优平衡点的正定辅助函数.利用辅助函数的最优值函数定义原始EMPC优化问题的稳定性约束.应用终端约束集、终端代价函数和局部控制器三要素,建立闭环系统关于经济最优平衡点的渐近稳定性和渐近平均性能.进一步,结合多目标理想点概念,将提出的控制策略用于多个经济性能指标的优化控制,得到稳定多目标EMPC策略.最后,以连续搅拌反应器为例,比较仿真结果验证本文策略的有效性.     

约束非线性系统输入到状态稳定经济型模型预测控制

考虑约束非线性系统经济型最优控制问题,提出一种关于经济性能输入到状态稳定的经济型模型预测控制(EMPC)策略.通过离线计算系统的最优经济稳态点,构建关于该稳态点跟踪的稳定最优控制问题.在此基础上,利用稳定最优控制问题的最优值函数和关于经济性能函数的松弛量构造EMPC优化问题的收缩约束,再结合不变集原理和输入到状态稳定性...     

有界扰动下异质车辆队列分布式鲁棒经济预测控制

针对有界扰动下异质车辆队列节能与稳定分布式协同控制问题,提出一种新的分布式鲁棒经济模型预测控制(economic model predictive control, EMPC)策略.首先采用不确定误差模型描述有界扰动下异质车辆队列纵向行驶动态特性,再应用tube思想对系统约束进行紧缩设计,补偿有界扰动对系统造成的不确定性.其次,采用局部车辆行驶能耗模型描述车辆队列分布式经济性能优化的有限时域最优控制问题,并利用传统跟踪性能指标设计附加稳定收缩约束函数.进一步,基于系统收缩原理,建立车辆队列闭环系统关于有界扰动的输入-状态稳定性条件.最后,通过与车辆队列传统分布式鲁棒模型预测控制策略的数值仿真对比结果验证了所提出策略的有效性和优越性.     

性能维持的增广可行域Tube鲁棒经济模型预测控制

针对未知但有界扰动作用下的约束线性系统,提出一种性能维持的增广可行域Tube经济模型预测控制(tube economic model predictive control,TEMPC)策略.首先考虑经济性能优化目标和鲁棒稳定控制目标,构造TEMPC优化问题的隐式收缩约束,并对系统状态和控制约束进行紧缩Tube设计,给出增广可行域优化问题的数学描述;然后,引入线性分解增广名义终端状态和终端罚函数,扩大优化问题的初始可行域,在此基础上应用终端“三要素”和收缩原理,建立TEMPC策略的递推可行性和闭环系统关于最优经济平衡点有界稳定性的充分性条件,进而证明闭环性能在原初始可行域上的不变性;最后,通过对比仿真结果验证所提出策略的有效性和优越性.     

有界扰动多变量Hammerstein系统输入到 状态稳定模型预测控制

考虑具有状态和控制约束的有界未知扰动多变量Hammerstein系统,提出一种具有输入到状态稳定和有限L_2增益性能的鲁棒非线性模型预测控制策略.基于多变量线性子系统H_∞控制律,滚动预测非线性代数方程的解算误差,继而在线优化计算满足系统约束条件的预测控制量.利用输入到状态稳定性概念和L_2增益思想,建立闭环系统关于该扰动信号具有鲁棒稳定性和L_2增益的充分条件,使闭环系统不仅满足系统约束,而且对不确定扰动输入和解算误差具有鲁棒性.最后以工业聚丙烯多牌号切换过程控制为例,仿真验证本文算法的有效性.     

持续有界扰动下的非线性H∞鲁棒预测控制

针对未知但有界的持续扰动, 提出了一种约束非线性 H∞ 鲁棒预测控制策略. 首先, 引入离散系统的输入状态稳定性概念; 其次, 采用仿射输入定义预测控制的控制律, 并给出相应终端约束集的估计解法. 进一步, 得到预测控制闭环系统的鲁棒稳定性结论. 最后, 数值仿真验证了上述策略的有效性.     

基于动态参考规划的鲁棒Tube模型预测跟踪控制

为实现扰动和约束作用下对系统的最优鲁棒跟踪, 提出一种动态参考规划(DRP)方法, 设计鲁棒Tube模型预测控制器(RTMPC)将系统状态驱动到以最优跟踪点为中心的扰动不变集内. 基于DRP的RTMPC控制方法, 以多步参考为决策变量, 确保在线优化递归可行性的同时, 增加在线优化的自由度; 另外, 通过设定目标函数惩罚标称状态轨迹和参考稳态之间、以及最后一步参考稳态和设定点之间的加权欧式距离, 可实现最优鲁棒跟踪.     

基于仿射控制输入的输入状态稳定非线性预测控制

针对有扰动的约束非线性系统,提出了一种基于仿射控制输入的反馈预测控制策略.采用无穷范数定义有限时域代价函数,对其进行极大极小优化得到预测控制律,并应用输入状态稳定分析了闭环系统的鲁棒稳定性,同时还给出了确定容许扰动上界的方法.最后,数值仿真说明本文的预测控制策略是有效的.     

一类时滞切换系统的鲁棒控制

研究一类状态矩阵和控制输入矩阵同时具有不确定项的线性时滞切换系统的鲁棒控制器的设计问题。,利用多Lyapunov函数方法设计出状态反馈的鲁棒控制器,并设计出切换策略,证明闭环系统在给定的切换策略下在其平衡点处的渐近稳定性。最后通过MATLAB中的LMI工具箱进行仿真,仿真结果验证结论的有效性。     

一类时滞切换系统的鲁棒控制器设计

研究了一类具有外部干扰的线性时滞切换系统的鲁棒控制器的设计问题.利用完备性和Lyapunov函数方法设计出状态反馈的鲁棒控制器,并设计出切换策略,证明了闭环系统在给定的切换策略下在其平衡点处的渐近稳定性.仿真结果验证了结论的有效性.     

Integrating dynamic economic optimization and model predictive control for optimal operation of nonlinear process systems

In this work, we propose a conceptual framework for integrating dynamic economic optimization and model predictive control (MPC) for optimal operation of nonlinear process systems. First, we introduce the proposed two-layer integrated framework. The upper layer, consisting of an economic MPC (EMPC) system that receives state feedback and time-dependent economic information, computes economically optimal time-varying operating trajectories for the process by optimizing a time-dependent economic cost function over a finite prediction horizon subject to a nonlinear dynamic process model. The lower feedback control layer may utilize conventional MPC schemes or even classical control to compute feedback control actions that force the process state to track the time-varying operating trajectories computed by the upper layer EMPC. Such a framework takes advantage of the EMPC ability to compute optimal process time-varying operating policies using a dynamic process model instead of a steady-state model, and the incorporation of suitable constraints on the EMPC allows calculating operating process state trajectories that can be tracked by the control layer. Second, we prove practical closed-loop stability including an explicit characterization of the closed-loop stability region. Finally, we demonstrate through extensive simulations using a chemical process model that the proposed framework can both (1) achieve stability and (2) lead to improved economic closed-loop performance compared to real-time optimization (RTO) systems using steady-state models.     

On input-to-state stability of min–max nonlinear model predictive control

In this paper we consider discrete-time nonlinear systems that are affected, possibly simultaneously, by parametric uncertainties and other disturbance inputs. The min–max model predictive control (MPC) methodology is employed to obtain a controller that robustly steers the state of the system towards a desired equilibrium. The aim is to provide a priori sufficient conditions for robust stability of the resulting closed-loop system using the input-to-state stability (ISS) framework. First, we show that only input-to-state practical stability can be ensured in general for closed-loop min–max MPC systems; and we provide explicit bounds on the evolution of the closed-loop system state. Then, we derive new conditions for guaranteeing ISS of min–max MPC closed-loop systems, using a dual-mode approach. An example illustrates the presented theory.     

On finite-time and infinite-time cost improvement of economic model predictive control for nonlinear systems

A novel two-layer economic model predictive control (EMPC) structure that addresses provable finite-time and infinite-time closed-loop economic performance of nonlinear systems in closed-loop with EMPC is presented. In the upper layer, a Lyapunov-based EMPC (LEMPC) scheme is formulated with performance constraints by taking advantage of an auxiliary Lyapunov-based model predictive control (LMPC) problem solution formulated with a quadratic cost function. The lower layer LEMPC uses a shorter prediction horizon and smaller sampling period than the upper layer LEMPC and involves explicit performance-based constraints computed by the upper layer LEMPC. Thus, the two-layer architecture allows for dividing dynamic optimization and control tasks into two layers for a computationally manageable control scheme at the feedback control (lower) layer. A chemical process example is used to demonstrate the performance and stability properties of the two-layer LEMPC structure.     

Distributed economic MPC: Application to a nonlinear chemical process network

In the present work, we focus on the development and application of Lyapunov-based economic model predictive control (LEMPC) designs to a catalytic alkylation of benzene process network, which consists of four continuously stirred tank reactors and a flash separator. We initially propose a new economic measure for the entire process network which accounts for a broad set of economic considerations on the process operation including reaction conversion, separation quality and energy efficiency. Subsequently, steady-state process optimization is first carried out to locate an economically optimal (with respect to the proposed economic measure) operating steady-state. Then, a sequential distributed economic model predictive control design method, suitable for large-scale process networks, is proposed and its closed-loop stability properties are established. Using the proposed method, economic, distributed as well as centralized, model predictive control systems are designed and are implemented on the process to drive the closed-loop system state close to the economically optimal steady-state. Extensive simulations are carried out to demonstrate the application of the proposed economic MPC (EMPC) designs and compare them with a centralized Lyapunov-based model predictive control design, which uses a conventional, quadratic cost function that includes penalty on the deviation of the states and inputs from their economically optimal steady-state values, from computational time and closed-loop performance points of view.     

Robust ISS of uncertain discrete-time singularly perturbed systems with disturbances

This paper is concerned with robustly input-to-state stable (ISS) and Robust ISS by feedback of uncertain discrete-time singularly perturbed systems (SPSs) with disturbances. Meanwhile, robust stability and stabilisation of uncertain discrete-time SPSs are also obtained as the particular cases of robust ISS and robust ISS by feedback. We first find a sufficient condition by using the fixed-point principle in terms of linear matrix inequalities (LMIs) to guarantee that the considered system is always standard discrete-time SPSs subject to uncertainty and disturbances. Then, the full systems could decompose into the continuous-time uncertain slow subsystem with disturbance and discrete-time uncertain fast subsystems with disturbance, respectively. Based on the two-time-scale decomposition technique, sufficient condition in terms of LMIs is given such that the full systems are uniformly standard and robust ISS simultaneously. In addition, a state feedback controller is constructed by using the LMI approach such that the resulting closed-loop systems are robust ISS. Finally, a numerical example is provided to illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed approach.     

Elucidation of the role of constraints in economic model predictive control

Economic model predictive control (EMPC) is a predictive feedback control methodology that unifies economic optimization and control. EMPC uses a stage cost that reflects the process/system economics. In general, the stage cost used is not a quadratic stage cost like that typically used in standard tracking model predictive control. In this paper, a brief overview of EMPC methods is provided. In particular, the role of constraints imposed in the optimization problem of EMPC for feasibility, closed-loop stability, and closed-loop performance is explained. Three main types of constraints are considered including terminal equality constraints, terminal region constraints, and constraints designed via Lyapunov-based techniques. The paper closes with a well-known chemical engineering example (a non-isothermal CSTR with a second-order reaction) to illustrate the effectiveness of time-varying operation to improve closed-loop economic performance compared to steady-state operation and to demonstrate the impact of economically motivated constraints on optimal operation.