Control of systems with actuator saturation non-linearities: An LMI approach

In this paper, we develop a static, full-state feedback and a dynamic, output feedback control design framework for continuous-time, multivariable, linear, time-invariant systems subject to time-invariant, sector-bounded, input non-linearities. The proposed framework directly accounts for robust stability and robust performance over the class of input non-linearities. Specifically, the problem of feedback control design in the presence of time-invariant, sector-bounded, input non-linearities is embedded within a Lure-Postnikov Lyapunov function framework by constructing a set of linear-matrix-inequality conditions whose solution guarantees closed-loop asymptotic stability with guaranteed domains of attraction in the face of time-invariant, sector-bounded, actuator non-linearities. A detailed numerical algorithm is provided for solving the linear-matrix-inequality conditions arising in actuator saturation control. Three illustrative numerical examples are presented to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed approach.     

Fixed-structure controller design for systems with actuator amplitude and rate non-linearities

In this paper we develop output feedback controllers and fixed-order (i.e., full- and reduced-order) dynamic compensators for systems with actuator amplitude and rate saturation constraints. The proposed design methodology employs a rate limiter as part of the controller architecture. The problem of simultaneous control amplitude and rate saturation is embedded within an optimization problem by constructing a Riccati equation whose solution guarantees closed-loop global/local asymptotic stability in the face of sector bounded actuator amplitude and rate non-linearities. Application of the proposed framework is demonstrated via a flight control example involving actuator amplitude and rate saturation constraints.     

Robust H/sub /spl infin// control for uncertain discrete-time-delay fuzzy systems via output feedback controllers

This work investigates the problem of robust output feedback H/sub /spl infin// control for a class of uncertain discrete-time fuzzy systems with time delays. The state-space Takagi-Sugeno fuzzy model with time delays and norm-bounded parameter uncertainties is adopted. The purpose is the design of a full-order fuzzy dynamic output feedback controller which ensures the robust asymptotic stability of the closed-loop system and guarantees an H/sub /spl infin// norm bound constraint on disturbance attenuation for all admissible uncertainties. In terms of linear matrix inequalities (LMIs), a sufficient condition for the solvability of this problem is presented. Explicit expressions of a desired output feedback controller are proposed when the given LMIs are feasible. The effectiveness and the applicability of the proposed design approach are demonstrated by applying this to the problem of robust H/sub /spl infin// control for a class of uncertain nonlinear discrete delay systems.     

Robust control of set-valued discrete-time dynamical systems

This paper presents results obtained for the control of set-valued discrete-time dynamical systems. Such systems model nonlinear systems subject to persistent bounded noise. A robust control problem for such systems is introduced. The problem is formulated as a dynamic game, wherein the controller plays against the set-valued system. Both necessary and sufficient conditions in terms of (stationary) dynamic programming equalities are presented. The output feedback problem is solved using the concept of an information state, where a decoupling between estimation and control is obtained. The methods yield a conceptual approach for constructing controlled-invariant sets and stabilizing controllers for uncertain nonlinear systems     

Piecewise Fuzzy Anti-Windup Dynamic Output Feedback Control of Nonlinear Processes With Amplitude and Rate Actuator Saturations

In this paper, a novel anti-windup dynamic output compensator is developed to deal with the robust H _infin output feedback control problem of nonlinear processes with amplitude and rate actuator saturations and external disturbances. Via fuzzy modeling of nonlinear systems, the proposed piecewise fuzzy anti-windup dynamic output feedback controller is designed based on piecewise quadratic Lyapunov functions. It is shown that with sector conditions, robust output feedback stabilization of an input-constrained nonlinear process can be formulated as a convex optimization problem subject to linear matrix inequalities. Simulation study on a strongly nonlinear continuously stirred tank reactor (CSTR) benchmark plant is given to show the performance of the proposed anti-windup dynamic compensator.     

Robust admissibility of uncertain switched singular systems

This article investigates the robust admissibility of uncertain discrete-time switched singular systems. First, the admissibility is introduced, by using the switched Lyapunov function, for singular systems. Sufficient conditions for robust admissibility of uncertain switched singular systems are presented in strict linear matrix inequalities formulation. Robust admissibility condition designs for both state feedback and static output control feedback are then derived. Numerical examples are provided to illustrate our approach.     

基于参数依赖动态输出反馈鲁棒MPC的混沌系统同步

针对离散时间不确定混沌系统的同步控制问题,提出一种基于参数依赖动态输出反馈鲁棒模型预测控制算法.首先,采用主动控制策略,将具有噪声扰动的主从混沌系统同步问题转化为鲁棒稳定性问题;然后,采用参数依赖动态输出控制器和二次有界概念,在保证闭环系统鲁棒稳定性的同时,降低算法的保守性;最后,通过附加约束条件,能够显式处理混沌系统同步中的输入约束.仿真结果表明了所提出算法的有效性.     

具有最优动态性能的鲁棒镇定控制器设计

针对ＳＩＳＯ线性离散系统,利用线性规划方法设计具有指定最优动态性能的鲁棒稳定控制器。当线性离散模型的零,极点已知时,将最优动态性能指标在指定输入信号下直接转化为线性规划问题。从而解出最优响应输出序列。最优动态性能指标与鲁棒稳定性的统一使该控制器的设计方法具备了工业应用条件。仿真实例验证了结果的正确性。     

Stabilization of linear discrete-time systems with actuator saturation

This paper investigates the stabilization problem of linear discrete-time systems with actuator saturation. A simple method recently developed for analyzing the elemental perturbation bound of robust pole-assignment is extended to obtain the stabilization condition. The state feedback controller is designed to satisfy the requirement of stability under the nonlinear saturation. An example is given to demonstrate the use of the proposed approach.     

不确定离散广义系统的D稳定鲁棒控制

研究了具有圆盘区域极点约束的一类不确定离散广义系统的鲁棒控制问题.首先,研 究了控制输入项不含扰动的不确定离散广义系统,提出了广义二次D镇定的概念,基于矩阵不 等式和广义Riccati方程,给出了一种广义二次D镇定器的设计方法,所得到的结论能够实现研 究目标;然后,讨论了控制输入项含有扰动的不确定离散广义系统,在一定的假设条件下,给出 了期望状态反馈增益阵的存在条件及其解析表达式.最后,用数值示例说明所给方法的有效性 及可行性.     

Stabilization of uncertain saturated discrete-time switching systems

This paper presents sufficient conditions for the stabilization of uncertain switching discrete-time linear systems subject to actuator saturations. These conditions are obtained by using output feedback control laws and are formulated in terms of LMIs. Two different sets of LMIs are presented for the output feedback case when saturations are allowed, that differ in complexity and conservativeness. A numerical example is used to illustrate the proposed techniques.     

Improving transient performance in tracking control for linear multivariable discrete-time systems with input saturation

In this paper, we present a composite nonlinear feedback (CNF) control technique for linear discrete-time multivariable systems with actuator saturation. The CNF control law serves to improve the transient performance of the closed-loop system by adding an additional nonlinear feedback. The linear feedback can be designed to yield a quick response at the initial stage, then the nonlinear feedback is introduced to smooth out overshoots when the system output approaches the target reference. As such, the resulting closed-loop system typically has very fast transient response and small overshoots. The goal of this work is to complete the theory for general discrete-time systems. The technique is applied to a magnetic-tape-drive servo system design and yields a huge improvement in settling time compared to that of a purely linear controller.     

Dissipative control of linear discrete-time systems with dissipative uncertainty

This paper focuses on the dissipative control of uncertain linear discrete-time systems. The uncertainty under consideration is characterized by a dissipative system, which contains commonly used uncertainty structures, such as normbounded and positive real uncertainties, as special cases. We consider the design of a feedback controller which can achieve asymptotic stability and strict quadratic dissipativeness for all admissible uncertainties. Both the linear static state feedback and the dynamic output feedback controllers are considered. It is shown that the robust dissipative control problem can be solved in terms of a scaled quadratic dissipative control problem without uncertainty. Linear matrix inequality (LMI) based methods for designing robust controllers are derived. The result of this paper unifies existing results on discrete-time H and positive real control and it provides a more flexible and less conservative control design as it al ows for a bet er trade-off between phase and gain performances.     

Discrete-time certainty equivalence output feedback: allowing discontinuous control laws including those from model predictive control

We present certainty equivalence output feedback results for discrete-time nonlinear systems that employ possibly discontinuous control laws in the feedback loop. Coupling assumptions of nominal robustness with uniform observability or detectability assumptions, we assert nominally robust stability for output feedback closed loops. We further show that model predictive control (MPC) can be used to generate a feedback control law that is robustly globally asymptotically stabilizing when used in a certainty equivalence output feedback closed loop. Allowing for discontinuous feedback control laws is important for systems employing MPC, since the method can, and sometimes necessarily does, result in discontinuous control laws.     

Fault detection for output feedback control systems with actuator stuck faults: A steady‐state‐based approach

The paper studies the fault detection problem for output feedback control systems with bounded disturbances and nonzero constant reference inputs. A steady‐state‐based approach is proposed which can be used to detect small actuator stuck faults including actuator outage (the stuck value is zero). These small stuck faults, especially the outage faults, cannot be detected effectively using the existing techniques. A dynamic output feedback controller and a weighting matrix are designed simultaneously. The dynamic output feedback controller stabilizes the closed‐loop system for both fault‐free and faulty cases and attenuates the effects of disturbances. By manipulating the steady‐state values of system states with the detection weighting matrix, a residual is then generated, through which actuator stuck faults including actuator outages can be detected effectively. Simulation results are included to demonstrate our design procedure. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

线性离散时滞系统的鲁棒耗散控制

考虑线性离散时滞系统的二次型耗散控制问题.对于确定系统,给出渐近稳定且严格二次型耗散的条件和动态输出反馈控制器使闭环系统渐近稳定且严格二次型耗散.对于不确定系统,考虑不确定性具有耗散特性的情形,讨论鲁棒耗散性分析和动态输出反馈鲁棒耗散控制问题.通过构造增广系统,将不确定系统的鲁棒严格二次型耗散分析和设计转化为确定系统的情况.所得结果为离散时滞系统的无源控制和H∞控制提供了统一框架,且为离散时滞系统的分析和设计提供了一种更灵活、保守性更小的方法.     

Robust controller synthesis for systems with input nonlinearities: a trade-off between gain variation and parametric uncertainty

A feedback control-system design problem involving input nonlinearities and structured plant parameter uncertainities is considered. Multivariable absolute stability theory is merged with the guaranteed cost control approach to robust stability and performance to obtain a theory of full- and reduced-order robust control design that accounts for input time-varying sector bounded nonlinearities. The principal result is a sufficient condition for characterizing dynamic controllers of a fixed dimension which are guaranteed to provide robust stability for plant parametric variations and absolute stabilization for input nonlinearities. The proposed framework provides a systematic design trade-off between classical robustness guarantees (i.e., gain and phase margins) versus parametric robustness. Furthermore, the framework is directly applicable to uncertain systems with saturating controls and provides fixed-order dynamic output feedback controllers with guaranteed domains of attraction. © 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

不确定多时滞离散切换系统的输出反馈镇定

针对一类具有多重状态时滞和凸多面体不确定性的离散切换系统,研究该系统在任意切换信号下基于状态观测器的输出反馈鲁棒镇定问题.首先通过状态变量的替换将多时滞项转变成不含时滞项,再利用分段Lyapunov函数和线性矩阵不等式方法,导出凸多面体不确定多时滞离散切换系统基于观测器的输出反馈鲁棒镇定的充分条件,并将此条件转化成为一组线性矩阵不等式的可行性问题,同时给出基于状态观测器的输出反馈控制器.仿真结果表明设计方法是可行有效的.     

Robust output regulation problem for linear time-delay systems

In this paper, we study the robust output regulation problem for linear systems with input time-delay. By extending the internal model design method to linear time-delay systems, we have established solvability conditions for the problem by both dynamic state feedback control and dynamic output feedback control. The advantages of internal model approach over the feedforward design approach are that it can handle perturbations of the uncertain parameters in the plant and the control law, and it does not need to solve the regulator equations.