This paper proposes an approach to the specification and model checking of a large, important class of distributed algorithms called control algorithms (CAs), which are superimposed on underlying distributed systems (...
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This paper proposes an approach to the specification and model checking of a large, important class of distributed algorithms called control algorithms (CAs), which are superimposed on underlying distributed systems (UDSs). The approach is based on rewriting logic by moving from its object level to the meta-level. We introduce the idea of specifying CAs as meta-programs that take the specifications of UDSs and automatically generate the specifications of the UDSs on which the CAs are superimposed (UDS-CAs). Due to many options, such as network topologies, even fixing the number of each kind of entities, such as mobile support stations (MSSs) and mobile hosts (MHs) in a mobile checkpointing algorithm, there are many instances of a UDS. To address the problem, we generate all possible initial states of a UDS for a fixed number of each kind of entities such that some constraints, such as MSSs strongly connected with a wired network, are fulfilled and conduct model checking for each of the initial states. We demonstrate the usefulness by reporting on a case study where a counterexample is found for some specific initial states but not for the other initial states, detecting a subtle flaw lurking in a mobile checkpointing algorithm.
The present study investigates the performance of fixed parameter control algorithms on wind-excited high-rise structures equipped with semi-active tuned mass dampers of variable damping. It has been demonstrated that...
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The present study investigates the performance of fixed parameter control algorithms on wind-excited high-rise structures equipped with semi-active tuned mass dampers of variable damping. It has been demonstrated that the algorithms that increase significantly the performance of the controlled structure do so at the expense of damper strokes. When the maximum damper strokes are capped to progressively lower limits, the efficacy of different algorithms, measured through a number of performance objectives, drastically alters totally changing the performance ranking of them and pointing out the need for an extensive study of the interplay between loading, control algorithm and allowable stroke within the design of semi-active tuned mass dampers devices. 2015 The Authors. The Structural Design of Tall and Special Buildings published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
The implementation and performance of direct digital control algorithms in a microcomputer-based controller was studied in relation to the control of nonlinear thermal processes. Particular emphasis was given to discr...
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The implementation and performance of direct digital control algorithms in a microcomputer-based controller was studied in relation to the control of nonlinear thermal processes. Particular emphasis was given to discrete algorithms such as proportional-integral and finite time settling control algorithms. Experimental studies were carried out with a nonlinear diffusion furnace controlled by an Intel 8080-based microcomputer system, on which the control algorithms were implemented. The performance of different, modified, linear control algorithms were evaluated in thermal process control applications.
The purpose of this paper is to present to the reader who is unfamiliar with fuzzy set theory the basic concepts in a straightforward manner. Thus a tutorial approach is adopted in the explanation of these concepts. A...
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The purpose of this paper is to present to the reader who is unfamiliar with fuzzy set theory the basic concepts in a straightforward manner. Thus a tutorial approach is adopted in the explanation of these concepts. After describing fuzzy sets, it is shown how fuzzy logic can be used to develop a fuzzy control algorithm by means of the fuzzy conditional statement. In order to unify the ideas that are presented, a detailed description of the development of a fuzzy controller is discussed. Computer simulation results are shown of the fuzzy controller with heading error and yaw rate as input and rudder demand as output activating the non-linear yaw dynamics of a ship during course-changing manoeuvres. For the simulation ship study, the model was derived from full-scale sea trials on a Royal Navy frigate.
control algorithms for programmable logic controllers are still developed based on the experience of those responsible for control in the industry. The IEC-61131-3 standard considers five programming languages: Ladder...
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control algorithms for programmable logic controllers are still developed based on the experience of those responsible for control in the industry. The IEC-61131-3 standard considers five programming languages: Ladder Diagram, Structured Text, Function Block Diagram, Instruction List, and Sequential Function Diagram, which use different function blocks to develop control algorithms. Within the control algorithms for discrete event systems, there are two types of blocks: those with discrete inputs and outputs, and those with discrete and analog inputs and discrete output. Of the latter, the present research shows the analysis and formal model of the blocks including the problems of accumulation of tokens and the restoration of the coils. This proposal includes logical blocks of timers, counters, positive and negative transition detectors and bistable elements, which, together with the AND, OR, AND-OR, contact lock, auto-loop and Set-Reset logics, can be modeled and analyzed control algorithms with a greater degree of complexity. This guarantees the safety of workers as well as machines.
Programmable Integrated Photonics is a recent area of research that aims to integrate a very-large scale of reconfigurable photonic components to enable flexible and versatile photonic integrated circuits. In this pap...
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Programmable Integrated Photonics is a recent area of research that aims to integrate a very-large scale of reconfigurable photonic components to enable flexible and versatile photonic integrated circuits. In this paper, we review the state of the art of general-purpose waveguide mesh arrangements with a special focus on those that allow the synthesis of optical feedback loops. Moreover, we propose for the first time, a new design approach to generate waveguide mesh patterns with equally-oriented components. This innovation is of special relevance to improve performance and to mitigate one of the main scalability limitations, the integration density. The paper finalizes with an introduction to control algorithms for waveguide mesh arrangements based on derivative methods and non-derivative methods. These control methods provide a proof for the self-reconfiguration of large-scale waveguide mesh arrangements. In particular, we apply the computational optimization algorithms to program a hexagonal waveguide mesh to emulate a 1 x 8 beamforming network and an optical filter based on an unbalanced MZI design. All in all, the paper comprises recipes to achieve truly practical software-defined photonic integrated circuits.
Various recursive parameter estimation algorithms and controller design procedures can be combined to build up parameter-adaptive control algorithms. Two parameter estimation methods and six control algorithms have be...
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Various recursive parameter estimation algorithms and controller design procedures can be combined to build up parameter-adaptive control algorithms. Two parameter estimation methods and six control algorithms have been selected, taking into account good convergence properties and small computational expense and regarding the conditions for closed-loop identification. The resulting 12 parameter-adaptive control algorithms are compared and tested with a process computer in on-line operation with analog simulated stable and unstable processes for stochastic disturbances and step changes of the reference signal. The results are very promising. In many cases a good control performance is achieved. As a priori knowledge only the sampling time, the process model order and time delay and in some cases a weighting factor for the process input signal are required. Some parameter-adaptive control algorithms with good properties are applied to digital adaptive control of an air heater. Conclusions are given for the selection of parameter-adaptive control algorithms, depending on the type of process and its disturbances. The adaptive control algorithms may be applied for adaptive control of constant and time variant, linear and weakly non-linear stable and unstable processes with process computers or micro computers or for self-tuning of control algorithms or tuning of conventional analog PID controllers, if external disturbances act on the loop.
New digital control algorithms have been developed to achieve the desired transmissibility function for a microgravity isolation system. Two approaches have been presented for the controller design in the context of a...
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New digital control algorithms have been developed to achieve the desired transmissibility function for a microgravity isolation system. Two approaches have been presented for the controller design in the context of a single degree of freedom system for which an attractive electromagnet is used as the actuator. The relative displacement and the absolute acceleration of the mass have been used as feedback signals. The results from numerical studies are presented. It has been found that the resulting transmissibility is quite close to the desired function. Also, the maximum coil currents required by new algorithms are smaller than the maximum current demanded by the previously proposed lead/lag method.
A motion simulator is studied within the framework of a multilink robotic manipulator and a class of inverse kinematic algorithms are investigated. Human subjects, for this motion simulator, sit at the end effector an...
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A motion simulator is studied within the framework of a multilink robotic manipulator and a class of inverse kinematic algorithms are investigated. Human subjects, for this motion simulator, sit at the end effector and are subjected to all relative motions of the respective links. From the perspective of the subject, one undesired artifact of this simulation occurs when Coriolis accelerations are induced at the end effector as a consequence of a coordinate frame moving relative to another moving frame. This paper adapts the inverse kinematic solution to those which have a minimum Coriolis component and can be used to control the motion simulator. A simple feedback control law is derived which, it turns out, has an additional interpretation as the solution of a related linear quadratic optimization problem.
A framework for solving both the continuous and discrete-time Le and H-infinity preview control algorithms is presented in this paper. The tracking control of art automotive durability test rig is used as an applicati...
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A framework for solving both the continuous and discrete-time Le and H-infinity preview control algorithms is presented in this paper. The tracking control of art automotive durability test rig is used as an application example. Simulation results are presented to illustrate the effectiveness of the preview central algorithms.
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