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North Carolina State University

1. Montesdeoca, Oscar Fabricio. Basic Characteristics of Grancrete HFR.

Degree: MS, Civil Engineering, 2009, North Carolina State University

URL: http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/resolver/1840.16/2425

► Grancreteâ„¢ is a novel cementitious material originally developed at Argonne National Laboratories and consist of a family of magnesium phosphate cement (MPC) products. The objective… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: MPC; Grancrete

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Montesdeoca, O. F. (2009). Basic Characteristics of Grancrete HFR. (Thesis). North Carolina State University. Retrieved from http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/resolver/1840.16/2425

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Montesdeoca, Oscar Fabricio. “Basic Characteristics of Grancrete HFR.” 2009. Thesis, North Carolina State University. Accessed March 07, 2021. http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/resolver/1840.16/2425.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Montesdeoca, Oscar Fabricio. “Basic Characteristics of Grancrete HFR.” 2009. Web. 07 Mar 2021.

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Montesdeoca OF. Basic Characteristics of Grancrete HFR. [Internet] [Thesis]. North Carolina State University; 2009. [cited 2021 Mar 07]. Available from: http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/resolver/1840.16/2425.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

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Montesdeoca OF. Basic Characteristics of Grancrete HFR. [Thesis]. North Carolina State University; 2009. Available from: http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/resolver/1840.16/2425

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Oregon State University

2. Shirley, Morgan. On the Structure of Unconditional UC Hybrid Protocols.

Degree: MS, 2017, Oregon State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/61654

► Two parties, Alice and Bob, hold inputs x and y respectively. They wish to compute a function f of their inputs. In an ideal world,… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: mpc; uc

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Shirley, M. (2017). On the Structure of Unconditional UC Hybrid Protocols. (Masters Thesis). Oregon State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1957/61654

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Shirley, Morgan. “On the Structure of Unconditional UC Hybrid Protocols.” 2017. Masters Thesis, Oregon State University. Accessed March 07, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1957/61654.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Shirley, Morgan. “On the Structure of Unconditional UC Hybrid Protocols.” 2017. Web. 07 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Shirley M. On the Structure of Unconditional UC Hybrid Protocols. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Oregon State University; 2017. [cited 2021 Mar 07]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/61654.

Council of Science Editors:

Shirley M. On the Structure of Unconditional UC Hybrid Protocols. [Masters Thesis]. Oregon State University; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1957/61654

Carnegie Mellon University

3. Morinelly Sanchez, Juan Eduardo. Adaptive Model Predictive Control with Generalized Orthonormal Basis Functions.

Degree: 2017, Carnegie Mellon University

URL: http://repository.cmu.edu/dissertations/1091

► An adaptive model predictive control (MPC) method using models derived from orthonormal basis functions is presented. The defining predictor dynamics are obtained from state-space realizations… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Adaptive Control; MPC

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Morinelly Sanchez, J. E. (2017). Adaptive Model Predictive Control with Generalized Orthonormal Basis Functions. (Thesis). Carnegie Mellon University. Retrieved from http://repository.cmu.edu/dissertations/1091

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Morinelly Sanchez, Juan Eduardo. “Adaptive Model Predictive Control with Generalized Orthonormal Basis Functions.” 2017. Thesis, Carnegie Mellon University. Accessed March 07, 2021. http://repository.cmu.edu/dissertations/1091.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Morinelly Sanchez, Juan Eduardo. “Adaptive Model Predictive Control with Generalized Orthonormal Basis Functions.” 2017. Web. 07 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Morinelly Sanchez JE. Adaptive Model Predictive Control with Generalized Orthonormal Basis Functions. [Internet] [Thesis]. Carnegie Mellon University; 2017. [cited 2021 Mar 07]. Available from: http://repository.cmu.edu/dissertations/1091.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

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Morinelly Sanchez JE. Adaptive Model Predictive Control with Generalized Orthonormal Basis Functions. [Thesis]. Carnegie Mellon University; 2017. Available from: http://repository.cmu.edu/dissertations/1091

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4. Alsaeed, Amal khaled. Thesis.

Degree: 2018, University of Saskatchewan

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10388/11498

► Novel In Vitro Susceptibility Measurement of Vancomycin and Other Antibiotics Against Blood Isolates of Staphylococcus Aureus Staphylococcus aureus is a versatile pathogen causing mild to… (more)

▼ Novel In Vitro Susceptibility Measurement of Vancomycin and Other Antibiotics Against Blood Isolates of Staphylococcus Aureus Staphylococcus aureus is a versatile pathogen causing mild to moderate to severe and life threatening infections including blood stream infections. Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has evolved as an important nosocomial pathogen and multi-drug resistance limits the available antibiotics for therapy. In many healthcare facilities, vancomycin remains the preferred agent for treating serious MRSA infections; however, other drugs like linezolid and tedizolid are also useful agents. Tedizolid is a newly approved drug and currently only available for clinical use in some countries. Some data suggests that as the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of vancomycin for MRSA increases beyond 2ug/ml, therapeutic failures become more common. We studied 60 blood culture of MRSA and determined MIC and mutant prevention concentration (MPC) values to vancomycin, linezolid and tedizolid. In separate experiments, we preformed in vitro kill studies. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) is defined as the lowest drug concentration required to inhibit or block the growth of 105 colony forming units per milliliter (CFU/ml) of bacteria and is the international standard for determining susceptibility/resistance in clinical laboratories. The mutant prevention concentration (MPC) defines the antimicrobial drug concentration blocking growth of the least susceptible cell present in high density (≥109 CFU) bacterial populations. For vancomycin, MIC values ranged from 0.5 to 1.0ug/ml as compared to 1 – 4 µg/ml and 0.125 - 0.5 µg/ml for linezolid and tedizolid respectively. By MPC testing, vancomycin MPC values ranged from 2 to ≥32 µg/ml as compared to 2 – 4 µg/ml for linezolid and 0.25 – 0.5 µg/ml for tedizolid. Such high vancomycin MPC values have not been previously reported. To further characterize strains showing high vancomycin MPC values, we compared pulsed field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) profiles on strains with high vancomycin MPC values to rule in or out, the presence of a single clone. A single clone was not detected. We also compared PFGE profiles on select strains with high vancomycin MPC values to the profiles of the wild type (parental) strains and found the profiles were identical. Cell wall thickness of strains with high vancomycin MPC values was investigated as a possible explanation of the higher MPC values. For MRSA cells taken directly from agar plates containing high vancomycin drug concentrations, increased cell wall thickness was seen. Amplification of cell wall accessory genes by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) failed to identify a genetic marker that could explain the high MPC values and the presence or absence of the Panton-Valentine leukocidin (PVL) gene was not more frequent in strains with high vancomycin MPC values. Additionally, serial passage experiments increasing vancomycin drug concentrations did not result in a strain of MRSA with a stably resistant clone.… Advisors/Committee Members: Blondeau, Joseph, Deneer, Harry, Sanche, Steve, Rubin, Joseph, Chirino-Trejo, Manuel, Tikoo, Suresh.

Subjects/Keywords: MRSA; MPC; vancomycin

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Alsaeed, A. k. (2018). Thesis. (Thesis). University of Saskatchewan. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10388/11498

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Alsaeed, Amal khaled. “Thesis.” 2018. Thesis, University of Saskatchewan. Accessed March 07, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10388/11498.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Alsaeed, Amal khaled. “Thesis.” 2018. Web. 07 Mar 2021.

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Alsaeed Ak. Thesis. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Saskatchewan; 2018. [cited 2021 Mar 07]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10388/11498.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

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Alsaeed Ak. Thesis. [Thesis]. University of Saskatchewan; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10388/11498

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University of Alberta

5. Jawanda,Manraj S. Hyperbranched Phosphorylcholine Polymers Synthesized via RAFT Polymerization for Gene Delivery and Synthesis of an Elastomeric Conductive Polymer for Cardiovascular Applications.

Degree: MS, Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, 2012, University of Alberta

URL: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/g445cf747

► Gene therapy has the potential to treat a variety of hereditary diseases such as diabetes, peanut anaphylaxis, cystic fibrosis and different types of cancer. Gene… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: gene delivery; MPC; RAFT

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S, J. (2012). Hyperbranched Phosphorylcholine Polymers Synthesized via RAFT Polymerization for Gene Delivery and Synthesis of an Elastomeric Conductive Polymer for Cardiovascular Applications. (Masters Thesis). University of Alberta. Retrieved from https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/g445cf747

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

S, Jawanda,Manraj. “Hyperbranched Phosphorylcholine Polymers Synthesized via RAFT Polymerization for Gene Delivery and Synthesis of an Elastomeric Conductive Polymer for Cardiovascular Applications.” 2012. Masters Thesis, University of Alberta. Accessed March 07, 2021. https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/g445cf747.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

S, Jawanda,Manraj. “Hyperbranched Phosphorylcholine Polymers Synthesized via RAFT Polymerization for Gene Delivery and Synthesis of an Elastomeric Conductive Polymer for Cardiovascular Applications.” 2012. Web. 07 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

S J. Hyperbranched Phosphorylcholine Polymers Synthesized via RAFT Polymerization for Gene Delivery and Synthesis of an Elastomeric Conductive Polymer for Cardiovascular Applications. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Alberta; 2012. [cited 2021 Mar 07]. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/g445cf747.

Council of Science Editors:

S J. Hyperbranched Phosphorylcholine Polymers Synthesized via RAFT Polymerization for Gene Delivery and Synthesis of an Elastomeric Conductive Polymer for Cardiovascular Applications. [Masters Thesis]. University of Alberta; 2012. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/g445cf747

University of Alberta

6. Ebrahimi, Khashayar. Model Based Control of Combustion Timing and Load in HCCI Engines.

Degree: PhD, Department of Mechanical Engineering, 2016, University of Alberta

URL: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/ck3569453q

► Different model based control strategies are developed for combustion timing and load control in a single cylinder Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) engine. In HCCI… (more)

▼ Different model based control strategies are developed for combustion timing and load control in a single cylinder Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) engine. In HCCI engines, a lean homogeneous air-fuel mixture auto-ignites due to compression and the resulting combustion occurs at lower temperatures compared to spark ignition or diesel engines. The low HCCI combustion temperatures result in low Nitrogen Oxides (NOX) levels but high unburnt Hydrocarbons (HC) and Carbon Monoxide (CO) levels. High HCCI thermal efficiency occurs when the combustion efficiency is high and the combustion timing is appropriate. In this thesis, the effects of fueling rate and valve timing on HCCI engine performance and energy distribution are described. This analysis indicates that Variable Valve Timing (VVT) with Symmetric Negative Valve Overlap (SNVO) is an effective actuator for combustion timing control. In addition, combustion timing affects combustion efficiency which has an important role in engine energy distribution. Next, a detailed multi-zone model with fuel specific kinetics is developed for HCCI engine performance analysis that captures valve timing and fueling rate dynamics. The multi-zone physics based model has 483 states, 5 inputs and 4 outputs. PI controller gains are first tuned using the detailed multi-zone model in simulation and then the controller is implemented on a single cylinder engine. Combustion timing is used as feedback to the controller and valve timing is the main actuator. Then a Feedforward/Feedback (Fdfwd/Fdbk) strategy is developed for HCCI combustion timing control. The Fdfwd/Fdbk controller is based on a model that relates combustion timing to valve timing and it is combined with an integrator feedback to zero the steady state error. A Model Predictive Control (MPC) strategy is then developed for HCCI combustion timing and load control that takes into account actuator and output constraints. A physics based approach is used for model order reduction of the detailed multi-zone model and a discrete nonlinear control oriented model is obtained with 4 states, 2 inputs and 2 outputs. This model is linearized around one operating point and the MPC is designed based on the linearized version of the 4-state control oriented model. The MPC is then implemented on the single cylinder engine and the results are compared to the PI and Fdfwd/Fdbk controller. The MPC exhibits good tracking performance for combustion timing and load. Finally, a new control oriented model is developed for combustion timing and load control considering combustion efficiency. This model can be used for future MPC design which consider combustion efficiency constraints.

Subjects/Keywords: Modeling, Control, HCCI, MPC

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Ebrahimi, K. (2016). Model Based Control of Combustion Timing and Load in HCCI Engines. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Alberta. Retrieved from https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/ck3569453q

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Ebrahimi, Khashayar. “Model Based Control of Combustion Timing and Load in HCCI Engines.” 2016. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Alberta. Accessed March 07, 2021. https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/ck3569453q.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Ebrahimi, Khashayar. “Model Based Control of Combustion Timing and Load in HCCI Engines.” 2016. Web. 07 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Ebrahimi K. Model Based Control of Combustion Timing and Load in HCCI Engines. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Alberta; 2016. [cited 2021 Mar 07]. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/ck3569453q.

Council of Science Editors:

Ebrahimi K. Model Based Control of Combustion Timing and Load in HCCI Engines. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Alberta; 2016. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/ck3569453q

Texas A&M University

7. Jalal, Rawand Ehsan. Limited-Communication Distributed Model Predictive Control for HVAC Systems.

Degree: PhD, Mechanical Engineering, 2016, Texas A&M University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/159057

► This dissertation proposes a Limited-Communication Distributed Model Predictive Control algorithm for networks with constrained discrete-time linear processes as local subsystems. The introduced algorithm has an… (more)

▼ This dissertation proposes a Limited-Communication Distributed Model Predictive Control algorithm for networks with constrained discrete-time linear processes as local subsystems. The introduced algorithm has an iterative and cooperative framework with neighbor-to-neighbor communication structure. Convergence to a centralized solution is guaranteed by requiring coupled subsystems with local information to cooperate only. During an iteration, a local controller exchanges its predicted effects with local neighbors (which are treated as measured input disturbances in local dynamics) and receives the neighbor sensitivities for these effects at next iteration. Then the controller minimizes a local cost function that counts for the future effects to neighbors weighted by the received sensitivity information. Distributed observers are employed to estimate local states through local input-output signals. Closed-loop stability is proved for sufficiently long horizons. To reduce the computational loads associated with large horizons, local decisions are parametrized by Laguerre functions. A local agent can also reduce the communication burden by parametrizing the communicated data with Laguerre sequences. So far, convergence and closed-loop stability of the algorithm are proven under the assumptions of accessing all subsystem dynamics and cost functions information by a centralized monitor and sufficient number of iterations per sampling. However, these are not mild assumptions for many applications. To design a local convergence condition or a global condition that requires less information, tools from dissipativity theory are used. Although they are conservative conditions, the algorithm convergence can now be ensured either by requiring a distributed subsystem to show dissipativity in the local information dynamic inputs-outputs with gain less than unity or solving a global dissipative inequality with subsystem dissipativity gains and network topology only. Free variables are added to the local problems with the object of having freedom to design such convergence conditions. However, these new variables will result into a suboptimal algorithm that affects the proposed closed-loop stability. To ensure local MPC stability, therefore, a distributed synthesis, which considers the system interactions, of stabilizing terminal costs is introduced. Finally, to illustrate the aspects of the algorithm, coupled tank process and building HVAC system are used as application examples. Advisors/Committee Members: Rasmussen, Bryan P (advisor), Bhattacharya, Raktim (committee member), Kim, Won-Jong (committee member), Kim, Yong-Joe (committee member).

Subjects/Keywords: Distributed MPC; HVAC systems

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Jalal, R. E. (2016). Limited-Communication Distributed Model Predictive Control for HVAC Systems. (Doctoral Dissertation). Texas A&M University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/159057

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Jalal, Rawand Ehsan. “Limited-Communication Distributed Model Predictive Control for HVAC Systems.” 2016. Doctoral Dissertation, Texas A&M University. Accessed March 07, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/159057.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Jalal, Rawand Ehsan. “Limited-Communication Distributed Model Predictive Control for HVAC Systems.” 2016. Web. 07 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Jalal RE. Limited-Communication Distributed Model Predictive Control for HVAC Systems. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Texas A&M University; 2016. [cited 2021 Mar 07]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/159057.

Council of Science Editors:

Jalal RE. Limited-Communication Distributed Model Predictive Control for HVAC Systems. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Texas A&M University; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/159057

Texas A&M University

8. Elliott, Matthew Stuart. Decentralized Model Predictive Control of a Multiple Evaporator HVAC System.

Degree: MS, Mechanical Engineering, 2009, Texas A&M University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-3001

► Vapor compression cooling systems are the primary method used for refrigeration and air conditioning, and as such are a major component of household and commercial… (more)

▼ Vapor compression cooling systems are the primary method used for refrigeration and air conditioning, and as such are a major component of household and commercial building energy consumption. Application of advanced control techniques to these systems is still a relatively unexplored area, and has the potential to significantly improve the energy efficiency of these systems, thereby decreasing their operating costs. This thesis explores a new method of decentralizing the capacity control of a multiple evaporator system in order to meet the separate temperature requirements of two cooling zones. The experimental system used for controller evaluation is a custom built small-scale water chiller with two evaporators; each evaporator services a separate body of water, referred to as a cooling zone. The two evaporators are connected to a single condenser and variable speed compressor, and feature variable water flow and electronic expansion valves. The control problem lies in development of a control architecture that will chill the water in the two tanks (referred to as cooling zones) to a desired temperature setpoint while minimizing the energy consumption of the system. A novel control architecture is developed that relies upon time scale separation of the various dynamics of the system; each evaporator is controlled independently with a model predictive control (MPC) based controller package, while the compressor reacts to system conditions to supply the total cooling required by the system as a whole. MPC’s inherent constraint-handling capability allows the local controllers to directly track an evaporator cooling setpoint while keeping superheat within a tight band, rather than the industrially standard approach of regulating superheat directly. The compressor responds to system conditions to track a pressure setpoint; in this configuration, pressure serves as the signal that informs the compressor of cooling demand changes. Finally, a global controller is developed that has knowledge of the energy consumption characteristics of the system. This global controller calculates the setpoints for the local controllers in pursuit of a global objective; namely, regulating the temperature of a cooling zone to a desired setpoint while minimizing energy usage. Advisors/Committee Members: Rasmussen, Bryan P. (advisor), Culp, Charles (committee member), Palazzolo, Alan (committee member).

Subjects/Keywords: MPC; HVAC

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Elliott, M. S. (2009). Decentralized Model Predictive Control of a Multiple Evaporator HVAC System. (Masters Thesis). Texas A&M University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-3001

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Elliott, Matthew Stuart. “Decentralized Model Predictive Control of a Multiple Evaporator HVAC System.” 2009. Masters Thesis, Texas A&M University. Accessed March 07, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-3001.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Elliott, Matthew Stuart. “Decentralized Model Predictive Control of a Multiple Evaporator HVAC System.” 2009. Web. 07 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Elliott MS. Decentralized Model Predictive Control of a Multiple Evaporator HVAC System. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Texas A&M University; 2009. [cited 2021 Mar 07]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-3001.

Council of Science Editors:

Elliott MS. Decentralized Model Predictive Control of a Multiple Evaporator HVAC System. [Masters Thesis]. Texas A&M University; 2009. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-3001

University of Newcastle

9. Townsend, Christopher David. Control and modulation strategies for a multi-level H-bridge StatCom.

Degree: PhD, 2012, University of Newcastle

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/937224

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Research Doctorate - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

This thesis develops control and modulation schemes for a multi-level H-bridge StatCom (HStatCom). The use of H-StatComs in… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: StatCom; modulation; control strategy; MPC

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Townsend, C. D. (2012). Control and modulation strategies for a multi-level H-bridge StatCom. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Newcastle. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/937224

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Townsend, Christopher David. “Control and modulation strategies for a multi-level H-bridge StatCom.” 2012. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Newcastle. Accessed March 07, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/937224.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Townsend, Christopher David. “Control and modulation strategies for a multi-level H-bridge StatCom.” 2012. Web. 07 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Townsend CD. Control and modulation strategies for a multi-level H-bridge StatCom. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Newcastle; 2012. [cited 2021 Mar 07]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/937224.

Council of Science Editors:

Townsend CD. Control and modulation strategies for a multi-level H-bridge StatCom. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Newcastle; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/937224

Delft University of Technology

10. Kerkhof, Lars (author). Optimal Control of Autonomous Greenhouses: A Data-Driven Approach.

Degree: 2020, Delft University of Technology

URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:f43da874-9157-4e1d-ac7d-67a0a8bc9c42

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The world population is growing rapidly and the demand for healthy food grows with it. Greenhouse cultivation provides an efficient way to grow crops in… (more)

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The world population is growing rapidly and the demand for healthy food grows with it. Greenhouse cultivation provides an efficient way to grow crops in a protected and controlled environment. In the past, many greenhouse control algorithms have been developed. How- ever, the majority of these algorithms rely on an explicit parametric model description of the greenhouse. These models are often based on physical laws such as conservation of mass and energy and contain many parameters which should be identified. Due to the complex and highly non-linear dynamics of greenhouses, these models might not be applicable to control greenhouses other than the one for which the model has been designed and identified. Hence, in current horticultural practice these control algorithms are scarcely used. Therefore, the need rises for a control algorithm which does not rely on a parametric system representa- tion but rather on input/output data of the greenhouse system, hereby establishing a way to control the system with unknown or unmodeled dynamics. A recently proposed algo- rithm, Data-Enabled Predictive Control (DeePC), is able to replace system identification, state estimation and future trajectory prediction by one single optimization framework. The algorithm exploits a non-parametric model constructed solely from input/output data of the system. This algorithm is employed in order to control the greenhouse climate. It is shown that in numerical simulation the DeePC algorithm is able to control the greenhouse climate. A comparison is made with the conventional Nonlinear Model Predictive Control (NMPC) algorithm in order to show the differences between a predictive control algorithm that has direct access to the non-linear greenhouse simulation model and a purely data-driven predic- tive control algorithm. Both algorithms are compared based on reference tracking accuracy and computational time. Furthermore, it is shown in numerical simulation that the DeePC algorithm is able to cope with changing dynamics within the greenhouse system throughout the crop cycle.

Mechanical Engineering | Systems and Control

Advisors/Committee Members: Keviczky, Tamas (mentor), Wahls, Sander (graduation committee), Batselier, Kim (graduation committee), Baart de la Faille, Leonard (graduation committee), Delft University of Technology (degree granting institution).

Subjects/Keywords: MPC; DeePC; NMPC; Greenhouse

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Kerkhof, L. (. (2020). Optimal Control of Autonomous Greenhouses: A Data-Driven Approach. (Masters Thesis). Delft University of Technology. Retrieved from http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:f43da874-9157-4e1d-ac7d-67a0a8bc9c42

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Kerkhof, Lars (author). “Optimal Control of Autonomous Greenhouses: A Data-Driven Approach.” 2020. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed March 07, 2021. http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:f43da874-9157-4e1d-ac7d-67a0a8bc9c42.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Kerkhof, Lars (author). “Optimal Control of Autonomous Greenhouses: A Data-Driven Approach.” 2020. Web. 07 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Kerkhof L(. Optimal Control of Autonomous Greenhouses: A Data-Driven Approach. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2020. [cited 2021 Mar 07]. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:f43da874-9157-4e1d-ac7d-67a0a8bc9c42.

Council of Science Editors:

Kerkhof L(. Optimal Control of Autonomous Greenhouses: A Data-Driven Approach. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2020. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:f43da874-9157-4e1d-ac7d-67a0a8bc9c42

Delft University of Technology

11. Gootjes, Didier (author). Applying feedback control to improve 3D printing quality.

Degree: 2017, Delft University of Technology

URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:49a31f6e-5b28-48ce-b5f4-4e71fbf4009b

► Small-scale 3D-printing has become a common appearance. Today there are many companies specialized in selling and designing small-scale 3D-printers . Applications range from creating custom-made… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: 3D printing; MPC; feedback

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Gootjes, D. (. (2017). Applying feedback control to improve 3D printing quality. (Masters Thesis). Delft University of Technology. Retrieved from http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:49a31f6e-5b28-48ce-b5f4-4e71fbf4009b

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Gootjes, Didier (author). “Applying feedback control to improve 3D printing quality.” 2017. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed March 07, 2021. http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:49a31f6e-5b28-48ce-b5f4-4e71fbf4009b.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Gootjes, Didier (author). “Applying feedback control to improve 3D printing quality.” 2017. Web. 07 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Gootjes D(. Applying feedback control to improve 3D printing quality. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2017. [cited 2021 Mar 07]. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:49a31f6e-5b28-48ce-b5f4-4e71fbf4009b.

Council of Science Editors:

Gootjes D(. Applying feedback control to improve 3D printing quality. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2017. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:49a31f6e-5b28-48ce-b5f4-4e71fbf4009b

Delft University of Technology

12. Laudiero, Nico (author). Stochastic Control Strategies for Residential Microgrids: Potential Benefits of Micro-CHP Installation in Multifamily Buildings.

Degree: 2018, Delft University of Technology

URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:5b3305dc-61d7-49e7-94f2-274b0ffd3c3c

► Fast depleting fossil fuels and growing awareness for environmental protection have led us to the urgency of a long-term energy planning where reduction of emissions,… (more)

▼ Fast depleting fossil fuels and growing awareness for environmental protection have led us to the urgency of a long-term energy planning where reduction of emissions, integration of renewable supply, and energy efficiency improvement represent the main targets of a ‘smarter’ employment of primary resources. Research is needed nowadays to drive a transient phase towards the construction of future ‘smart grids’, where multiple actors will be able to communicate with each other and efficiently adapt their production/consumption with respect to the dynamic evolution of the increasingly complex power network. In this scenario, operational management of small, local electricity networks (microgrids) and their two-way interconnection to the main grid are creating new opportunities and, at the same time, new technological challenges. Advanced control schemes are being investigated to smoothen the integration of distributed generation and to achieve optimal operation at microgrid level, through coordination and dispatching of power generation, flexible loads, and storage elements. The residential sector is responsible for about 30% of the global energy consumption and has historically played a passive role in the unidirectional centralised power infrastructure. A residential microgrid that utilises controllable prime movers, such as gas engines, to compensate fluctuating demand and output of renewable energy would represent a fundamental step towards a more economic, efficient, and environment friendly energy infrastructure. This MSc thesis project focuses on the design of energy management systems in residential buildings where micro-Combined Heat and Power (CHP) generators are installed. Micro-CHP technology is able to produce electrical energy locally in a controllable way, having at the same time the advantage of efficiently employing by-product heat to satisfy thermal demand of the building where it is located. The purpose of our work is an economic analysis regarding the profitability of investment in distributed energy resources for Dutch households and a subsequent investigation about the benefits that advanced control techniques would lead to microgrid operation on the long run. For this reason, specific case studies are built based on real data of thermal and electric consumption, which have been collected through smart meters in various Dutch houses. Two different versions of the microgrid are considered: a first case only involves micro-CHP and thermal energy storage, whereas a second one is expanded to include solar panels. Advanced techniques employed for supervisory control of power flows in microgrids generally aim to take into account relevant information about the consequences of choosing specific actions, by considering future predictions of system evolution. Model Predictive Control (MPC) is a well-known, established and widely used control technique that is often considered as a natural approach to adopt in microgrids. Its main strength is the ability to turn a control problem into an optimisation… Advisors/Committee Members: Pippia, Tomas (mentor), De Schutter, Bart (graduation committee), Delft University of Technology (degree granting institution).

Subjects/Keywords: MPC; Stochastic Process; CHP; Microgrids

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APA (6^th Edition):

Laudiero, N. (. (2018). Stochastic Control Strategies for Residential Microgrids: Potential Benefits of Micro-CHP Installation in Multifamily Buildings. (Masters Thesis). Delft University of Technology. Retrieved from http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:5b3305dc-61d7-49e7-94f2-274b0ffd3c3c

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Laudiero, Nico (author). “Stochastic Control Strategies for Residential Microgrids: Potential Benefits of Micro-CHP Installation in Multifamily Buildings.” 2018. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed March 07, 2021. http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:5b3305dc-61d7-49e7-94f2-274b0ffd3c3c.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Laudiero, Nico (author). “Stochastic Control Strategies for Residential Microgrids: Potential Benefits of Micro-CHP Installation in Multifamily Buildings.” 2018. Web. 07 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Laudiero N(. Stochastic Control Strategies for Residential Microgrids: Potential Benefits of Micro-CHP Installation in Multifamily Buildings. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2018. [cited 2021 Mar 07]. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:5b3305dc-61d7-49e7-94f2-274b0ffd3c3c.

Council of Science Editors:

Laudiero N(. Stochastic Control Strategies for Residential Microgrids: Potential Benefits of Micro-CHP Installation in Multifamily Buildings. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2018. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:5b3305dc-61d7-49e7-94f2-274b0ffd3c3c

Delft University of Technology

13. Weel, Stijn (author). Localization and Control of a Magnetic Levitation Positioning System.

Degree: 2017, Delft University of Technology

URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:bb871912-514c-49c4-a466-d8acc7a36eeb

► Magnetic levitation is a recent technology which nowadays is used in high-tech systems. It is developed due to the inherent benefits of these type of… (more)

▼ Magnetic levitation is a recent technology which nowadays is used in high-tech systems. It is developed due to the inherent benefits of these type of setups such as lack of wear, friction and problems due to mechanical phenomenon as play and backlash. Achieving higher accelerations and ultra-precise position control while reducing maintenance. At Owl Tech the goal is to develop a magnetic levitation system capable of six-degrees-of-freedom motion to be employed in positioning systems, such as a 3D-printer, for the consumer market. The system consists of an array of electromagnets with an iron core which by controlling the current through each can shape a magnetic field. The magnetic field is manipulated to levitate and position a platform with permanent magnets in six-DoF. In previous research, the equations of motions for the platform have been derived. The equations of motion are a linearized version of the rigid body dynamics, allowing for translations and tiny rotations, subjected to external forces such as gravity, actuation and attraction forces. The actuation and attraction forces are non-linear with respect to the location of each permanent magnet. Finite element modeling was used to derive models for these forces with respect to the magnet location. To measure the location of the moving platform an array of 36 Hall-effect sensors is employed. The output of each sensor is combined and through sensor fusion with an extended Kalman filter using an experimental measurement model the platform location is determined. The proposed extended Kalman filter of previous research is compared with an approach based on real-time optimization and a linear Kalman filter. With as argument that the EKF has no theoretical guarantee to converge and might give biased results whereas the optimization algorithm has guaranteed convergence towards to magnet location. The localization algorithm is tested on the real system employing a positioning system. The positioning system performs a stroke while the algorithm is tracking the position. Resulting in an estimation accuracy error of /pm 1 mm while the precision error is /pm 0.1 mm. The proposed control architecture of previous research consists of a feedback control loop based on a non-linear output mapping. The non-linear output mapping decouples the coupled input currents after which each degree of freedom can be controlled separately by single-input-single-output state feedback controllers. In this research, a model predictive controller is proposed instead. A model predictive controller can deal with constraints inherently. Therefore it is capable of dealing with actuator saturation which would destabilize the system in the control architecture of previous research. Additionally, the MPC architecture is extended to the so-called tube-based model predictive control to achieve a robust model predictive controller. Both control architectures are implemented in simulations and the real-system limited in two… Advisors/Committee Members: Mazo Espinosa, M. (mentor), Delft University of Technology (degree granting institution).

Subjects/Keywords: Magnetic Levitation; MPC; 3D printing

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Weel, S. (. (2017). Localization and Control of a Magnetic Levitation Positioning System. (Masters Thesis). Delft University of Technology. Retrieved from http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:bb871912-514c-49c4-a466-d8acc7a36eeb

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Weel, Stijn (author). “Localization and Control of a Magnetic Levitation Positioning System.” 2017. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed March 07, 2021. http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:bb871912-514c-49c4-a466-d8acc7a36eeb.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Weel, Stijn (author). “Localization and Control of a Magnetic Levitation Positioning System.” 2017. Web. 07 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Weel S(. Localization and Control of a Magnetic Levitation Positioning System. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2017. [cited 2021 Mar 07]. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:bb871912-514c-49c4-a466-d8acc7a36eeb.

Council of Science Editors:

Weel S(. Localization and Control of a Magnetic Levitation Positioning System. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2017. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:bb871912-514c-49c4-a466-d8acc7a36eeb

Arizona State University

14. Zhao, Yue. Optimal Scheduling of Home Energy Management System with Plug-in Electric Vehicles Using Model Predictive Control.

Degree: Engineering, 2018, Arizona State University

URL: http://repository.asu.edu/items/50556

► With the growing penetration of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs), the impact of the PEV charging brought to the utility grid draws more and more attention.… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Engineering; HEMS; Microgrid; MPC; PEV

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APA (6^th Edition):

Zhao, Y. (2018). Optimal Scheduling of Home Energy Management System with Plug-in Electric Vehicles Using Model Predictive Control. (Masters Thesis). Arizona State University. Retrieved from http://repository.asu.edu/items/50556

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Zhao, Yue. “Optimal Scheduling of Home Energy Management System with Plug-in Electric Vehicles Using Model Predictive Control.” 2018. Masters Thesis, Arizona State University. Accessed March 07, 2021. http://repository.asu.edu/items/50556.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Zhao, Yue. “Optimal Scheduling of Home Energy Management System with Plug-in Electric Vehicles Using Model Predictive Control.” 2018. Web. 07 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Zhao Y. Optimal Scheduling of Home Energy Management System with Plug-in Electric Vehicles Using Model Predictive Control. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Arizona State University; 2018. [cited 2021 Mar 07]. Available from: http://repository.asu.edu/items/50556.

Council of Science Editors:

Zhao Y. Optimal Scheduling of Home Energy Management System with Plug-in Electric Vehicles Using Model Predictive Control. [Masters Thesis]. Arizona State University; 2018. Available from: http://repository.asu.edu/items/50556

University of Florida

15. Ausay, Erick Alberto. Model Predictive Control with Continuous Thrust for Spacecraft Formation Flying Applications.

Degree: MS, Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, 2019, University of Florida

URL: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0056167

► Spacecraft formation flying offers many advantages in the form of cost, functionality, and performance. Future missions involving spacecraft formation flying will require high levels of… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: control – formation – mpc – optimal – spacecraft

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Ausay, E. A. (2019). Model Predictive Control with Continuous Thrust for Spacecraft Formation Flying Applications. (Masters Thesis). University of Florida. Retrieved from https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0056167

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Ausay, Erick Alberto. “Model Predictive Control with Continuous Thrust for Spacecraft Formation Flying Applications.” 2019. Masters Thesis, University of Florida. Accessed March 07, 2021. https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0056167.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Ausay, Erick Alberto. “Model Predictive Control with Continuous Thrust for Spacecraft Formation Flying Applications.” 2019. Web. 07 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Ausay EA. Model Predictive Control with Continuous Thrust for Spacecraft Formation Flying Applications. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Florida; 2019. [cited 2021 Mar 07]. Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0056167.

Council of Science Editors:

Ausay EA. Model Predictive Control with Continuous Thrust for Spacecraft Formation Flying Applications. [Masters Thesis]. University of Florida; 2019. Available from: https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UFE0056167

Virginia Tech

16. Greer, William Bryce. Advanced Linear Model Predictive Control For Helicopter Shipboard Maneuvers.

Degree: PhD, Aerospace Engineering, 2019, Virginia Tech

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10919/95031

► This dissertation proposes and, using simulation, analyzes control algorithms and their use on helicopter shipboard operations. Various benefits and advances for controls in this area… (more)

▼ This dissertation proposes and, using simulation, analyzes control algorithms and their use on helicopter shipboard operations. Various benefits and advances for controls in this area are suggested, tested, and discussed. The control methods presented and implemented, while not limited to these use cases, are particularly well suited for them. One control algorithm is used for controlling flight near the landing point on a ship and performing a soft touchdown on the ship. The algorithm is tested in simulation. Another algorithm is used to control a helicopter initially in flight far away from the ship to slowly transition to stable flight near the ship, holding a rough position relative to the ship indefinitely at the end. This control could be used to set up the helicopter for later use of the touchdown control. This control is also tested in simulation. A method of quantifying what conditions the touchdown controller has a relatively good chance of successfully landing in is then suggested. The range of conditions for which successful touchdown has a relatively high chance of being achieved along with an analysis of that likelihood is called the landing envelope. Using the landing envelope construction method with numerous simulations, a landing envelope for the touchdown controller is obtained. The touchdown controller assumes that the helicopter’s dynamics are linear. Helicopter dynamics (like most dynamics of real systems) are nonlinear. However, under conditions near the point that dynamics are linearized about, a linear approximation is sufficiently accurate. To improve on the above landing algorithm, a method of combining multiple specific implementations of the touchdown controller to help account for nonlinearity to improve the approximation of the dynamics that the controller assumes is then suggested and performed in simulation. Advisors/Committee Members: Sultan, Cornel (committeechair), Kochersberger, Kevin Bruce (committee member), Woolsey, Craig A. (committee member), Patil, Mayuresh J. (committee member).

Subjects/Keywords: Helicopter; Landing; MPC; Control

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Greer, W. B. (2019). Advanced Linear Model Predictive Control For Helicopter Shipboard Maneuvers. (Doctoral Dissertation). Virginia Tech. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10919/95031

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Greer, William Bryce. “Advanced Linear Model Predictive Control For Helicopter Shipboard Maneuvers.” 2019. Doctoral Dissertation, Virginia Tech. Accessed March 07, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/95031.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Greer, William Bryce. “Advanced Linear Model Predictive Control For Helicopter Shipboard Maneuvers.” 2019. Web. 07 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Greer WB. Advanced Linear Model Predictive Control For Helicopter Shipboard Maneuvers. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Virginia Tech; 2019. [cited 2021 Mar 07]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10919/95031.

Council of Science Editors:

Greer WB. Advanced Linear Model Predictive Control For Helicopter Shipboard Maneuvers. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Virginia Tech; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10919/95031

University of New South Wales

17. Chen, Zihao. Application of Urban Solar Power Prediction on Controlling a Stand-alone PV-Battery Hybrid System.

Degree: Engineering & Information Technology, 2017, University of New South Wales

URL: http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/58651 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:46526/SOURCE02?view=true

► With the proliferation of small-scale solar PV installations, global horizontal irradiance (GHI) and power predictions are becoming critical elements in the integration of PV generation… (more)

▼ With the proliferation of small-scale solar PV installations, global horizontal irradiance (GHI) and power predictions are becoming critical elements in the integration of PV generation into the grid. This thesis considers short-term prediction, from minutes to hours, based on historical meteorological measurement data from weather and power monitoring stations located in the Canberra (Australia) region. The specific objective of this study is to produce accurate forecasts for (a generic) target station using a minimal amount of observations from nearby stations. Thus, although a large number of weather and power variables were collected and used for developing and testing the prediction algorithms, the ultimate aim is to rely on a few predictors, mainly meteorologically based. This will allow the identification of critical instruments which would need to be installed in order to provide satisfactory PV power predictions while limiting capital and operating costs of monitoring. Relative mean absolute error (rMAE) is used to indicate prediction performance. Three statistical methods are tested for two different seasons, winter and summer. The relative importance of predictors and stations is assessed. A conversion from GHI to global irradiance on tilted surfaces, by means of simple geometry arguments and notion of irradiance components at a nearby site, is also introduced and tested. Finally, the prediction accuracy is categorised according to different clear-sky indecs. Results show that when the clear-sky index exceeds 0.9 (near-to-cloudless conditions), the prediction performance is distinctly better than at lower clear sky indices which are under 0.9, by at least 0.05 and 0.2 in terms of rMAE in summer and winter, respectively. The second contribution of this thesis is a standalone PV-Battery hybrid system and the solar irradiance anticipation is used as simulation input to PV panels. There are two converters in the hybrid model. The unidirectional DC-DC converter, which is linked between PV panels and DC bus for power supply, works under maximum power point tracking (MPPT) mode, while the other, the bidirectional DC-DC converter located between battery banks and DC bus, operates under a model predictive control (MPC) algorithm. By charging and discharging the battery, the voltage of the DC bus can be kept in a certain range to meet the load requirement. Advisors/Committee Members: Troccoli, Alberto, CSIRO, Pota, Hemanshu, Engineering & Information Technology, UNSW Canberra, UNSW.

Subjects/Keywords: rMAE; Irradiance; Prediction; MPPT; MPC

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APA (6^th Edition):

Chen, Z. (2017). Application of Urban Solar Power Prediction on Controlling a Stand-alone PV-Battery Hybrid System. (Masters Thesis). University of New South Wales. Retrieved from http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/58651 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:46526/SOURCE02?view=true

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Chen, Zihao. “Application of Urban Solar Power Prediction on Controlling a Stand-alone PV-Battery Hybrid System.” 2017. Masters Thesis, University of New South Wales. Accessed March 07, 2021. http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/58651 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:46526/SOURCE02?view=true.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Chen, Zihao. “Application of Urban Solar Power Prediction on Controlling a Stand-alone PV-Battery Hybrid System.” 2017. Web. 07 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Chen Z. Application of Urban Solar Power Prediction on Controlling a Stand-alone PV-Battery Hybrid System. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of New South Wales; 2017. [cited 2021 Mar 07]. Available from: http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/58651 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:46526/SOURCE02?view=true.

Council of Science Editors:

Chen Z. Application of Urban Solar Power Prediction on Controlling a Stand-alone PV-Battery Hybrid System. [Masters Thesis]. University of New South Wales; 2017. Available from: http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/58651 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:46526/SOURCE02?view=true

Delft University of Technology

18. Durrant, Robert (author). High-Level Command Mapping for Multi-Robot Aerial Cinematography.

Degree: 2018, Delft University of Technology

URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:a8ca315c-93b4-4b6c-83fd-f587f5aed34c

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Aerial cinematography has seen an increased use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) due to technological advancements and commercialisation in recent years. The operation of such… (more)

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Aerial cinematography has seen an increased use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) due to technological advancements and commercialisation in recent years. The operation of such a robot can be complex and requires a dedicated person to control it. Automation of the cinematography allows for the use of multiple robots, which further increases the complexity of performing cinematography. High-level command interpretation is required to allow for an intuitive interface suited for an inexperienced user to control such a system. Natural Language (NL) is an intuitive interface method which allows a user to specify a extensive range of commands. A Cinematographic Description Clause (CDC) is defined to extract information from a processed NL command. A minimum input approach is considered such that a user has to merely specify the number of robots and the people to record, whereby the specification of a behaviour is optional. An environment is considered in which up to three robots have to frame two people. Taking into account their orientation, relative global location and the user command, a set of behaviours can be determined based on cinematographic practices. Camera views and image parameters are determined through behaviour specific non-linear optimisations and assigned to the robots using a Linear-Bottleneck Algorithm (LBA). A collision-free global path is computed for each robot with an A* search algorithm. Finally, a Model Predictive Control (MPC) determines low-level inputs such that the user command can be achieved. Three situations are considered to validate the performance of the system given the minimal user input. First, tracking of the dynamic orientations of the people is evaluated for up to three robots, whereby camera positions are determined autonomously. Next, dynamic motions of the two people through an environment highlight the limitations of the system due to collision mitigation, mutual visibility and robot dynamics. An extension to multiple simultaneous commands increases the quantity of robots and people that can be tracked. This allows for an assessment of the flexibility and scalability of the proposed high-level command interpretation methodology.

Mechanical Engineering | Systems and Control

Advisors/Committee Members: Alonso Mora, Javier (mentor), Delft University of Technology (degree granting institution).

Subjects/Keywords: Aerial Cinematography; MPC; Command Mapping

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Durrant, R. (. (2018). High-Level Command Mapping for Multi-Robot Aerial Cinematography. (Masters Thesis). Delft University of Technology. Retrieved from http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:a8ca315c-93b4-4b6c-83fd-f587f5aed34c

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Durrant, Robert (author). “High-Level Command Mapping for Multi-Robot Aerial Cinematography.” 2018. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed March 07, 2021. http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:a8ca315c-93b4-4b6c-83fd-f587f5aed34c.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Durrant, Robert (author). “High-Level Command Mapping for Multi-Robot Aerial Cinematography.” 2018. Web. 07 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Durrant R(. High-Level Command Mapping for Multi-Robot Aerial Cinematography. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2018. [cited 2021 Mar 07]. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:a8ca315c-93b4-4b6c-83fd-f587f5aed34c.

Council of Science Editors:

Durrant R(. High-Level Command Mapping for Multi-Robot Aerial Cinematography. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2018. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:a8ca315c-93b4-4b6c-83fd-f587f5aed34c

University of Oxford

19. Ng, Desmond Han Tien. Stochastic model predictive control.

Degree: PhD, 2011, University of Oxford

URL: http://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:b56df5ea-10ee-428f-aeb9-1479ce9a7b5f ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.543533

► The work in this thesis focuses on the development of a Stochastic Model Predictive Control (SMPC) algorithm for linear systems with additive and multiplicative stochastic… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: 003.5; Control engineering; Tube MPC; Stochastic MPC; Model Predictive Control

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Ng, D. H. T. (2011). Stochastic model predictive control. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Oxford. Retrieved from http://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:b56df5ea-10ee-428f-aeb9-1479ce9a7b5f ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.543533

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Ng, Desmond Han Tien. “Stochastic model predictive control.” 2011. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Oxford. Accessed March 07, 2021. http://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:b56df5ea-10ee-428f-aeb9-1479ce9a7b5f ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.543533.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Ng, Desmond Han Tien. “Stochastic model predictive control.” 2011. Web. 07 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Ng DHT. Stochastic model predictive control. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Oxford; 2011. [cited 2021 Mar 07]. Available from: http://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:b56df5ea-10ee-428f-aeb9-1479ce9a7b5f ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.543533.

Council of Science Editors:

Ng DHT. Stochastic model predictive control. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Oxford; 2011. Available from: http://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:b56df5ea-10ee-428f-aeb9-1479ce9a7b5f ; https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.543533

Université de Grenoble

20. Bonne, François. Modélisation et contrôle des grands réfrigérateurs cryogéniques : Modelling and control of large cryogenic refrigerator.

Degree: Docteur es, Automatique productique, 2014, Université de Grenoble

URL: http://www.theses.fr/2014GRENT094

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Ce manuscrit de thèse s'intéresse à la modélisation et au contrôle des réfrigérateurs cryogéniques. Le cas particulier des réfrigérateurs soumis à de fortes variations de… (more)

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Ce manuscrit de thèse s'intéresse à la modélisation et au contrôle des réfrigérateurs cryogéniques. Le cas particulier des réfrigérateurs soumis à de fortes variations de charges thermiques est étudié. Un modèle de chaque objet pouvant se trouver dans un réfrigérateur est proposé. La méthodologie d'assemblage pour obtenir le modèle des sous-systèmes qui composent le réfrigérateur est présenté, accompagnée de la méthode permettant d'obtenir une approximation linéaire des modèles des sous-systèmes. Grâce aux modèles développées, des lois de commande avancées sont synthétisées. Un contrôleur linéaire quadratique pour les stations de compression à deux ou trois niveaux de pression est proposé, ainsi qu'un contrôleur prédictif sous contrainte pour la boite froide. La particularité de ces stratégies de contrôle est qu'elles sont compatibles avec un automate programmable industriel (API) , doté d'une capacité de calcul et de stockage de donnée réduite. La capacité de prédiction en boucle ouverte du modèle développé est validé au regard de données expérimentales et les stratégies de contrôle sont validés en simulation et expérimentalement sur la station d'essais [email protected] du SBT et sur la station de compression du LHC, au CERN.

This manuscript is concern with both the modeling and the derivation of control schemes for large cryogenic refrigerators. The particular case of those which are submitted to highly variable pulsed heat load is studied. A model of each objet that normally compose a large cryorefrigerator is proposed. The methodology to gather objects model into the model of a subsystem is presented. The manuscript also shows how to obtain a linear equivalent model of the subsystem. Based on the derived models, advances control scheme are proposed. Precisely, a linear quadratic controller for warm compression station working with both two and three pressures state is derived, and a predictive constrained one for the cold-box is obtained. The particularity of those control schemes is that they fit the computing and data storage capabilities of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) with are well used in industry. The open loop model prediction capability is assessed using experimental data. Developed control schemes are validated in simulation and experimentally on the [email protected] SBT's cryogenic test facility and on the CERN's LHC warm compression station.

Advisors/Committee Members: Alamir, Mazen (thesis director), Bonnay, Patrick (thesis director).

Subjects/Keywords: Automatique; Energétique; Cryogénie; Mpc; Control systems; Energetics; Cryogenics; Mpc; 620

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Bonne, F. (2014). Modélisation et contrôle des grands réfrigérateurs cryogéniques : Modelling and control of large cryogenic refrigerator. (Doctoral Dissertation). Université de Grenoble. Retrieved from http://www.theses.fr/2014GRENT094

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Bonne, François. “Modélisation et contrôle des grands réfrigérateurs cryogéniques : Modelling and control of large cryogenic refrigerator.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, Université de Grenoble. Accessed March 07, 2021. http://www.theses.fr/2014GRENT094.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Bonne, François. “Modélisation et contrôle des grands réfrigérateurs cryogéniques : Modelling and control of large cryogenic refrigerator.” 2014. Web. 07 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Bonne F. Modélisation et contrôle des grands réfrigérateurs cryogéniques : Modelling and control of large cryogenic refrigerator. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Université de Grenoble; 2014. [cited 2021 Mar 07]. Available from: http://www.theses.fr/2014GRENT094.

Council of Science Editors:

Bonne F. Modélisation et contrôle des grands réfrigérateurs cryogéniques : Modelling and control of large cryogenic refrigerator. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Université de Grenoble; 2014. Available from: http://www.theses.fr/2014GRENT094

McMaster University

21. Jamaludin, Mohammad Zamry. Closed-loop Dynamic Real-time Optimization for Cost-optimal Process Operations.

Degree: PhD, 2016, McMaster University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/20569

► Real-time optimization (RTO) is a supervisory strategy in the hierarchical industrial process automation architecture in which economically optimal set-point targets are computed for the lower… (more)

▼ Real-time optimization (RTO) is a supervisory strategy in the hierarchical industrial process automation architecture in which economically optimal set-point targets are computed for the lower level advanced control system, which is typically model predictive control (MPC). Due to highly volatile market conditions, recent developments have considered transforming the conventional steady-state RTO to dynamic RTO (DRTO) to permit economic optimization during transient operation. Published DRTO literature optimizes plant input trajectories without taking into account the presence of the plant control system, constituting an open-loop DRTO (OL-DRTO) approach. The goal of this research is to develop a design framework for a DRTO system that optimizes process economics based on a closed-loop response prediction. We focus, in particular, on DRTO applied to a continuous process operation regulated under constrained MPC. We follow a two-layer DRTO/MPC configuration due to its close tie to the industrial process automation architecture. We first analyze the effects of optimizing MPC closed-loop response dynamics at the DRTO level. A rigorous DRTO problem structure proposed in this thesis is in the form of a multilevel dynamic optimization problem, as it embeds a sequence of MPC optimization subproblems to be solved in order to generate the closed-loop prediction in the DRTO formulation, denoted here as a closed-loop DRTO (CL-DRTO) strategy. A simultaneous solution approach is applied in which the convex MPC optimization subproblems are replaced by their necessary and sufficient, Karush-Kuhn-Tucker (KKT) optimality conditions, resulting in the reformulation of the original multilevel problem as a single-level mathematical program with complementarity constraints (MPCC) with the complementarities handled using an exact penalty formulation. Performance analysis is carried out, and process conditions under which the CL-DRTO strategy significantly outperforms the traditional open-loop counterpart are identified. The multilevel DRTO problem with a rigorous inclusion of the future MPC calculations significantly increases the size and solution time of the economic optimization problem. Next, we identify and analyze multiple closed-loop approximation techniques, namely, a hybrid formulation, a bilevel programming formulation, and an input clipping formulation applied to an unconstrained MPC algorithm. Performance analysis based on a linear dynamic system shows that the proposed approximation techniques are able to substantially reduce the size and solution time of the rigorous CL-DRTO problem, while largely retaining its original performance. Application to an industrially-based case study of a polystyrene production described by a nonlinear differential-algebraic equation (DAE) system is also presented. Often large-scale industrial systems comprise multi-unit subsystems regulated under multiple local controllers that require systematic coordination between them. Utilization of closed-loop prediction in the CL-DRTO… Advisors/Committee Members: Swartz, Christopher L.E., Chemical Engineering.

Subjects/Keywords: Dynamic real-time optimization; MPC; Economic optimization; Mathematical program with complementarity constraints (MPCC); KKT conditions; Distributed MPC; MPC coordination

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Jamaludin, M. Z. (2016). Closed-loop Dynamic Real-time Optimization for Cost-optimal Process Operations. (Doctoral Dissertation). McMaster University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11375/20569

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Jamaludin, Mohammad Zamry. “Closed-loop Dynamic Real-time Optimization for Cost-optimal Process Operations.” 2016. Doctoral Dissertation, McMaster University. Accessed March 07, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11375/20569.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Jamaludin, Mohammad Zamry. “Closed-loop Dynamic Real-time Optimization for Cost-optimal Process Operations.” 2016. Web. 07 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Jamaludin MZ. Closed-loop Dynamic Real-time Optimization for Cost-optimal Process Operations. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. McMaster University; 2016. [cited 2021 Mar 07]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/20569.

Council of Science Editors:

Jamaludin MZ. Closed-loop Dynamic Real-time Optimization for Cost-optimal Process Operations. [Doctoral Dissertation]. McMaster University; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/20569

Linköping University

22. Andersson, Amanda. Fast Real-Time MPC for Fighter Aircraft.

Degree: Automatic Control, 2018, Linköping University

URL: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-148580

► The main topic of this thesis is model predictive control (MPC) of an unstable fighter aircraft. When flying it is important to be able… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: MPC; fast MPC; explicit MPC; fighter; aircraft; neural network; model predictive control; interior-point method; Control Engineering; Reglerteknik

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Andersson, A. (2018). Fast Real-Time MPC for Fighter Aircraft. (Thesis). Linköping University. Retrieved from http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-148580

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

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Andersson, Amanda. “Fast Real-Time MPC for Fighter Aircraft.” 2018. Thesis, Linköping University. Accessed March 07, 2021. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-148580.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Andersson, Amanda. “Fast Real-Time MPC for Fighter Aircraft.” 2018. Web. 07 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Andersson A. Fast Real-Time MPC for Fighter Aircraft. [Internet] [Thesis]. Linköping University; 2018. [cited 2021 Mar 07]. Available from: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-148580.

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Council of Science Editors:

Andersson A. Fast Real-Time MPC for Fighter Aircraft. [Thesis]. Linköping University; 2018. Available from: http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-148580

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Brno University of Technology

23. Mynář, Zbyněk. Algoritmy prediktivního řízení elektrických pohonů: Electrical Drives Predictive Control Algorithms.

Degree: 2019, Brno University of Technology

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11012/31325

► This work deals with the predictive control algorithms of the AC drives. The introductory section contains summary of current state of theory and further description… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Prediktivní řízení; MPC; lineární LMPC; synchronní motor; PMSM; Predictive control; MPC; linear MPC; synchronous machine; PMSM

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Mynář, Z. (2019). Algoritmy prediktivního řízení elektrických pohonů: Electrical Drives Predictive Control Algorithms. (Thesis). Brno University of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11012/31325

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Mynář, Zbyněk. “Algoritmy prediktivního řízení elektrických pohonů: Electrical Drives Predictive Control Algorithms.” 2019. Thesis, Brno University of Technology. Accessed March 07, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11012/31325.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Mynář, Zbyněk. “Algoritmy prediktivního řízení elektrických pohonů: Electrical Drives Predictive Control Algorithms.” 2019. Web. 07 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Mynář Z. Algoritmy prediktivního řízení elektrických pohonů: Electrical Drives Predictive Control Algorithms. [Internet] [Thesis]. Brno University of Technology; 2019. [cited 2021 Mar 07]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11012/31325.

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Council of Science Editors:

Mynář Z. Algoritmy prediktivního řízení elektrických pohonů: Electrical Drives Predictive Control Algorithms. [Thesis]. Brno University of Technology; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11012/31325

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RMIT University

24. Yoo, D. Model predictive control of grid-connected voltage source converters.

Degree: 2013, RMIT University

URL: http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:160668

► In this thesis, the main focus is on the design and implementation of an advanced control scheme, namely model predictive control (MPC) to the grid-… (more)

▼ In this thesis, the main focus is on the design and implementation of an advanced control scheme, namely model predictive control (MPC) to the grid- connected voltage source converter (VSC) for a three phase system. MPC is a control paradigm that solves a mathematical optimization problem based on a dynamic model of the system. Due to the computationally demanding nature of MPC, the areas of applications have long been restricted to slow dynamical systems. However, with the recent advancement of microprocessor and simu- lation technologies, application of MPC is now even possible for the control of power electronics. With a very powerful concept such as on-line cost optimisation, input/output constraint handling and model-based design, MPC is able to offer the optimal actuation that allows one to achieve very fast dynamics, while also considering uncertainties such as system parameter variations and unknown disturbances. Furthermore, it is also possible to take advantage of the discrete nature of the power converters and choose from the possible switching states the optimal solution according to the minimization of a predefined cost. Â Exploring these advantages of MPC and making them suitable for the control of power converters are the key focus of the thesis. The first part of the thesis investigates a multi-variable control scheme, namely a predictive voltage controller that controls both DC bus voltage and re- active current (i.e. q-axis current) in the synchronous reference frame. Explicit tuning methods of MPC are introduced to improve the closed-loop transient response as well as improving the robustness against the parameter variations such as the grid inductance. The second part of the thesis focuses on the predictive current control design. A predictive current controller for VSC with LCL (inductor-capacitor- inductor) input filter is first proposed with a robust control scheme that employs nominal and disturbance rejection control parts. The nominal control part is designed using the reduced-order model (i.e. L filter model) to control dominant dynamics of the LCL filter where as the disturbance rejection control part actively suppresses the disturbance due to unmodeled dynamics of LCL filter (i.e. resonance of the LCL filter). Following from this, a predictive resonant controller is presented to control the converter in the stationary frame axis. A resonant module with a grid frequency is embedded in the model to handle the periodicity in the measured states and the reference inputs. The proposed de- sign considers the periodic input constraints in the stationary frame as well as disturbances due to grid voltage distortion. The last part of the thesis investigates the stability aspect of a finite control set predictive control (FCS-MPC) method and presents a design framework to handle the imposed the output current constraints in the cost function. All of the presented control methods in this thesis are experimentally validated on a 1kW prototype converter that has been built by the author.

Subjects/Keywords: Fields of Research; MPC; PWM converter; Robust

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Yoo, D. (2013). Model predictive control of grid-connected voltage source converters. (Thesis). RMIT University. Retrieved from http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:160668

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Yoo, D. “Model predictive control of grid-connected voltage source converters.” 2013. Thesis, RMIT University. Accessed March 07, 2021. http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:160668.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Yoo, D. “Model predictive control of grid-connected voltage source converters.” 2013. Web. 07 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Yoo D. Model predictive control of grid-connected voltage source converters. [Internet] [Thesis]. RMIT University; 2013. [cited 2021 Mar 07]. Available from: http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:160668.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Yoo D. Model predictive control of grid-connected voltage source converters. [Thesis]. RMIT University; 2013. Available from: http://researchbank.rmit.edu.au/view/rmit:160668

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University of Utah

25. Smith, Dale A. Identification of nonlinear control models using volterra-laguerre series.

Degree: PhD, Chemical Engineering;, 2010, University of Utah

URL: http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/etd2/id/1391/rec/605

► Linear model predictive control has been widely accepted in industry as an important tool for the operation of difficult interacting processes. Linear identification and control… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Control; Dynamic models; Identification; Laguerre; MPC; Volterra

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Smith, D. A. (2010). Identification of nonlinear control models using volterra-laguerre series. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Utah. Retrieved from http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/etd2/id/1391/rec/605

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Smith, Dale A. “Identification of nonlinear control models using volterra-laguerre series.” 2010. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Utah. Accessed March 07, 2021. http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/etd2/id/1391/rec/605.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Smith, Dale A. “Identification of nonlinear control models using volterra-laguerre series.” 2010. Web. 07 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Smith DA. Identification of nonlinear control models using volterra-laguerre series. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Utah; 2010. [cited 2021 Mar 07]. Available from: http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/etd2/id/1391/rec/605.

Council of Science Editors:

Smith DA. Identification of nonlinear control models using volterra-laguerre series. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Utah; 2010. Available from: http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/etd2/id/1391/rec/605

26. Srinivasa Rao Podugu. INNOVATIVE APPROACH FOR STABILIZATION OF MULTIPLE INTERACTIVE TANK PROCESS WITH FEED FORWARD CONTROLLER AND FEEDBACK CONTROLLER;.

Degree: 2015, INFLIBNET

URL: http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/45676

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All industrial processes have nonlinear dynamics Most control applications are based on linear models Linear models do not always give sufficient and adequate representation of… (more)

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All industrial processes have nonlinear dynamics Most control applications are based on linear models Linear models do not always give sufficient and adequate representation of the system Working with nonlinear models has given rise to a wide range of difficulties such as optimization problems slow processes and different approaches to guarantee stability In a multivariable non linear process mathematical modeling of physical systems has gained importance due to complex interactions within the system All parameters used in a model cannot be determined accurately Such processes are very often available in power plants chemical plants and in many other fields Major problem in a multivariable process is that loop interaction can arise and cause difficulties in feedback control design This problem can be solved using centralized like LQR Nonlinear Model Predictive control IMC fuzzy logic controller Model predictive controller etc or decentralized controllers like Proportional Integral Derivative controller Coefficient Diagram Method etc This thesis deals with nonlinear multiple interactive tank process whose performance is optimized by linear and nonlinear controllers First objective is to control the nonlinear Four Tank Process using PID CDM and MPC controllers for decentralized operation Objective number two is to control the nonlinear multiple Interactive Tank Process using MPC and NMPC controllers for centralized operations Simulated results are developed for nonlinear tank process by various control algorithms with satisfactory results The designed algorithm is fast enough and overcomes all limitations with respect to initial and final state values Feasibility and stability is ensured for both short as well as for long duration guaranteeing that the output reaches the set point Regarding reduction of time delay to reach final steady state with respect to set point is developed by Nonlinear Model Predictive control by tuning control parameters for multiple tank process using various MATLAB functions for all the conditions that are considered for evaluation

Advisors/Committee Members: Dr.P.Subbaiah.

Subjects/Keywords: MPC; NMPC; PID; CDM; stability; centralized; decentralized

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Podugu, S. R. (2015). INNOVATIVE APPROACH FOR STABILIZATION OF MULTIPLE INTERACTIVE TANK PROCESS WITH FEED FORWARD CONTROLLER AND FEEDBACK CONTROLLER;. (Thesis). INFLIBNET. Retrieved from http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/45676

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Podugu, Srinivasa Rao. “INNOVATIVE APPROACH FOR STABILIZATION OF MULTIPLE INTERACTIVE TANK PROCESS WITH FEED FORWARD CONTROLLER AND FEEDBACK CONTROLLER;.” 2015. Thesis, INFLIBNET. Accessed March 07, 2021. http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/45676.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Podugu, Srinivasa Rao. “INNOVATIVE APPROACH FOR STABILIZATION OF MULTIPLE INTERACTIVE TANK PROCESS WITH FEED FORWARD CONTROLLER AND FEEDBACK CONTROLLER;.” 2015. Web. 07 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Podugu SR. INNOVATIVE APPROACH FOR STABILIZATION OF MULTIPLE INTERACTIVE TANK PROCESS WITH FEED FORWARD CONTROLLER AND FEEDBACK CONTROLLER;. [Internet] [Thesis]. INFLIBNET; 2015. [cited 2021 Mar 07]. Available from: http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/45676.

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Council of Science Editors:

Podugu SR. INNOVATIVE APPROACH FOR STABILIZATION OF MULTIPLE INTERACTIVE TANK PROCESS WITH FEED FORWARD CONTROLLER AND FEEDBACK CONTROLLER;. [Thesis]. INFLIBNET; 2015. Available from: http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/45676

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McMaster University

27. Li, Hao. COORDINATION OF DISTRIBUTED MPC SYSTEMS THROUGH DYNAMIC REAL-TIME OPTIMIZATION WITH CLOSED-LOOP PREDICTION.

Degree: MASc, 2018, McMaster University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/22836

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A dynamic real-time optimization (DRTO) formulation with closed-loop prediction is used to coordinate distributed model predictive controllers (MPCs) by rigorously predicting the interaction between the… (more)

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A dynamic real-time optimization (DRTO) formulation with closed-loop prediction is used to coordinate distributed model predictive controllers (MPCs) by rigorously predicting the interaction between the distributed MPCs and full plant response in the DRTO formulation. This results a multi-level optimization problem and that is solved by replacing the MPC quadratic programming subproblems by their equivalent Karush-Kuhn-Tucker (KKT) first-order optimality conditions to yield a single-level mathematical program with complementarity constraints (MPCC). The proposed formulation is able to perform both target tracking and economic optimization with significant performance improvement over decentralized control, and similar performance to centralized MPC. A linear dynamic case study illustrates the performance of the proposed strategy for coordination of distributed MPCs for different levels of plant interaction,. The method is thereafter applied to a nonlinear integrated plant with recycle, where its performance in both set-point target tracking and economic optimization is demonstrated. Subsequently, this study presents two techniques for approximation of the closed-loop prediction within the DRTO formulation - a hybrid closed-loop formulation and an input clipping formulation. The hybrid formulation generates closed-loop predictions for a limited number of time intervals along the DRTO prediction horizon, followed by an open-loop optimal control formulation extended to rest of the horizon. The input clipping formulation utilizes an unconstrained MPC optimization formulation for each distributed MPC, coupled with the application of an input saturation mechanism. The performance of the approximation techniques is evaluated through application to case studies based on linear and nonlinear dynamic plant models respectively. The approximation techniques are demonstrated to be more computationally efficient than than the rigorous counterpart without significant loss in performance. The performance of the proposed DRTO formulation can be further improved by the introduction of nonlinearity. The nonlinear dynamic plant model is firstly introduced in the DRTO formulation while maintaining the linear formulation for the distributed MPCs. The performance of resulting formulation is demonstrated and compared against the linear counterpart. The nonlinear MPC formulation is then included in both lower-level control implementation and DRTO formulation. By reformulating the Lagrangian of the nonlinear MPC optimization subproblems, the nonlinear MPC formulation is successfully implemented in the DRTO formulation. The performance of such DRTO formulation is further improved and shown using a nonlinear case study. The conclusion of this study is summarized and the potential directions of this research such as large-scale applications, variation of MPC implementations, and robust model-based control are outlined and explained in the end.

Thesis

Master of Applied Science (MASc)

Advisors/Committee Members: Swartz, Christopher L.E., Chemical Engineering.

Subjects/Keywords: optimization; MPC; coordination; closed-loop prediction

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Li, H. (2018). COORDINATION OF DISTRIBUTED MPC SYSTEMS THROUGH DYNAMIC REAL-TIME OPTIMIZATION WITH CLOSED-LOOP PREDICTION. (Masters Thesis). McMaster University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11375/22836

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Li, Hao. “COORDINATION OF DISTRIBUTED MPC SYSTEMS THROUGH DYNAMIC REAL-TIME OPTIMIZATION WITH CLOSED-LOOP PREDICTION.” 2018. Masters Thesis, McMaster University. Accessed March 07, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11375/22836.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Li, Hao. “COORDINATION OF DISTRIBUTED MPC SYSTEMS THROUGH DYNAMIC REAL-TIME OPTIMIZATION WITH CLOSED-LOOP PREDICTION.” 2018. Web. 07 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Li H. COORDINATION OF DISTRIBUTED MPC SYSTEMS THROUGH DYNAMIC REAL-TIME OPTIMIZATION WITH CLOSED-LOOP PREDICTION. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. McMaster University; 2018. [cited 2021 Mar 07]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/22836.

Council of Science Editors:

Li H. COORDINATION OF DISTRIBUTED MPC SYSTEMS THROUGH DYNAMIC REAL-TIME OPTIMIZATION WITH CLOSED-LOOP PREDICTION. [Masters Thesis]. McMaster University; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11375/22836

University of Newcastle

28. Campos, Bernado Javier. Dynamic control of an induction heating process to reduce energy consumption.

Degree: MPhil, 2017, University of Newcastle

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1342356

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Masters Research - Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

This thesis deals with the need to reduce the electricity demand in induction heating processes, in particular those… (more)

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Masters Research - Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

This thesis deals with the need to reduce the electricity demand in induction heating processes, in particular those used in the steel industry where a large amount of electrical energy is used. Current practices are almost entirely based on open loop schemes where the surface temperature of steel rods is the main target. No consideration is given to energy efficiency. A human operator controls manually the power setting to the electronic converters to modify the rod temperature and therefore the use of electricity. New techniques to reduce the energy demand based on a combination of traditional open-loop strategies and novel closed-loop control are developed in this thesis and some industrial experiments are carried out. The proposed techniques include closed loop strategies such as non-linear model predictive control and off-line optimizations. Some of them are presented from a theoretical perspective while a few of them could be implemented in the industrial environment. The need of a large industrial facility of several Mega Watts to test the improvements implied that only a few number of trials could be implemented. One of the off-line optimizations carried out in this thesis consisted in seeking the best balance of power across an induction heating process formed by two furnaces. The modification of this power balance resulted in a saving in energy whilst satisfying all the metallurgical constrains of the process described in details in Chapter 3. Indeed for the studied process, our results show that a saving range of 2% to 5% can be achieved according to the production conditions. It is believed that a combination of several techniques described in this thesis has the potential to reduce the energy in more than 10 % when compared to a traditional open loop strategy. Future work will be aimed at customizing the methodologies towards full industrial implementation of closed loop control.

Advisors/Committee Members: University of Newcastle. Faculty of Engineering & Built Environment, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

Subjects/Keywords: induction heating process; steel bars; MPC

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Campos, B. J. (2017). Dynamic control of an induction heating process to reduce energy consumption. (Masters Thesis). University of Newcastle. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1342356

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Campos, Bernado Javier. “Dynamic control of an induction heating process to reduce energy consumption.” 2017. Masters Thesis, University of Newcastle. Accessed March 07, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1342356.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Campos, Bernado Javier. “Dynamic control of an induction heating process to reduce energy consumption.” 2017. Web. 07 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Campos BJ. Dynamic control of an induction heating process to reduce energy consumption. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Newcastle; 2017. [cited 2021 Mar 07]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1342356.

Council of Science Editors:

Campos BJ. Dynamic control of an induction heating process to reduce energy consumption. [Masters Thesis]. University of Newcastle; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1342356

29. James, Alberto Melro. Manutenção ferroviária.

Degree: 2014, Repositório Científico do Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa

URL: http://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:repositorio.ipl.pt:10400.21/3416

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Relatório de Estágio para obtenção do grau de Mestre em Engenharia Civil

O presente relatório é efectuado com base num estágio realizado na empresa NEOPUL,… (more)

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Relatório de Estágio para obtenção do grau de Mestre em Engenharia Civil

O presente relatório é efectuado com base num estágio realizado na empresa NEOPUL, S.A., e tem por objectivo efectuar a descrição dos diversos tipos de manutenção existentes e incluídos no âmbito de um contrato de prestação de serviços de manutenção ferroviária existente entre o consorcio Somague, Neopul e E.I.P e a REFER, no qual a empresa supra referida assume a posição de prestador de serviços, assim como, relativamente a cada tipo de manutenção, a explicação dos diferentestrabalhos associados a cada tipo. Embora existam mais especialidades no âmbito da manutenção ferroviária as especialidades abordadas neste relatório foram as seguintes: Via, Catenária, Baixa tensão e Construção Civil. O presente relatório é composto por quatro capítulos: Introdução; Manutenção de infra-estruturas ferroviárias; Contrato de prestação de serviços para a Unidade Operacional Sul (U.O.S); Caso de estudo linha do Algarve do Troço – Tunes – Faro. O presente capítulo introdutório pretende contextualizar o tema desenvolvido, transmite o objectivo da manutenção assim como uma apresentação da empresa onde foi efectuado o estágio. No capítulo 2, é sobre a manutenção das infra-estruturas ferroviárias, relativamente a evolução do sistema de manutenção ferroviário da REFER assim como a sua estratégia. No capítulo 3 é efectuado um enquadramento sobre o contrato de prestação de serviços de manutenção para U.O.S e os sistemas de manutenção implementados assim como uma descrição geral da obra. e estrutura implementada. Antes das conclusões têm o capitulo 4 onde tem exemplos de diversos trabalhos dos vários tipos de manutenção para as diversas especialidades.

This report was done based on the internship I did in Neopul, SA., and has as objective to describe the various railway maintenance styles included on a contract of the same kind detained by the Joint Venture between Somague, Neopul, E.I.P and Refer, in which Neopul assumed the role of service provider. The Report touches all the maintenance services included on the contract and explains every single work related. Despite not referring all maintenance specialties, the Report mentions the track, Over Head Catenary, Lower tension and Civils. It has 4 chapters, namelly: The Introduction; Railway Maintenace Infrastructures; South of Portugal Operational Unit (UOS) services provider contract; Case study of the Algarve – Tunes – Faro railway stretch. The Introduction chapter aims to contextualize the target theme of this report as well as describe the main maintenance objectives and briefly present the company who sponsored this internship Chapter 2 describes the railway infrastructure maintenance evolution inside REFER (Portuguese Railway Operator) as well as its strategy. Chapter 3 describes UOS maintenance service provider contract framework and the…

Advisors/Committee Members: Cruz, António Sequeira da, Gonçalves, Nuno Miguel Raposo Mateus da Silva.

Subjects/Keywords: Via férrea; UOS; MPS; MPC; MC; Railways

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APA (6^th Edition):

James, A. M. (2014). Manutenção ferroviária. (Thesis). Repositório Científico do Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa. Retrieved from http://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:repositorio.ipl.pt:10400.21/3416

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

James, Alberto Melro. “Manutenção ferroviária.” 2014. Thesis, Repositório Científico do Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa. Accessed March 07, 2021. http://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:repositorio.ipl.pt:10400.21/3416.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

James, Alberto Melro. “Manutenção ferroviária.” 2014. Web. 07 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

James AM. Manutenção ferroviária. [Internet] [Thesis]. Repositório Científico do Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa; 2014. [cited 2021 Mar 07]. Available from: http://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:repositorio.ipl.pt:10400.21/3416.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

James AM. Manutenção ferroviária. [Thesis]. Repositório Científico do Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa; 2014. Available from: http://www.rcaap.pt/detail.jsp?id=oai:repositorio.ipl.pt:10400.21/3416

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee

30. Kinsella, Peter. Investigation of Distributed Model Predictive Control for Economic Load Shifting in Building HVAC Systems.

Degree: MS, Engineering, 2015, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee

URL: https://dc.uwm.edu/etd/811

► One of the major challenges that building owners and operators face is maintaining a low cost of operation. In certain markets within the U.S.,… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Control; Demand Response; HVAC; MPC; Mechanical Engineering

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APA (6^th Edition):

Kinsella, P. (2015). Investigation of Distributed Model Predictive Control for Economic Load Shifting in Building HVAC Systems. (Thesis). University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. Retrieved from https://dc.uwm.edu/etd/811

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Kinsella, Peter. “Investigation of Distributed Model Predictive Control for Economic Load Shifting in Building HVAC Systems.” 2015. Thesis, University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. Accessed March 07, 2021. https://dc.uwm.edu/etd/811.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Kinsella, Peter. “Investigation of Distributed Model Predictive Control for Economic Load Shifting in Building HVAC Systems.” 2015. Web. 07 Mar 2021.

Vancouver:

Kinsella P. Investigation of Distributed Model Predictive Control for Economic Load Shifting in Building HVAC Systems. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee; 2015. [cited 2021 Mar 07]. Available from: https://dc.uwm.edu/etd/811.

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Kinsella P. Investigation of Distributed Model Predictive Control for Economic Load Shifting in Building HVAC Systems. [Thesis]. University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee; 2015. Available from: https://dc.uwm.edu/etd/811

Note: this citation may be lacking information needed for this citation format:
Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

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