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95 articles for “nonlinear control.”
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Advanced Control Techniques: Super-twisting Controller Applications and Insights
Abstract: Sliding mode control (SMC) provides robust control for uncertain systems. This study focuses on the Super-Twisting Controller (STC), a powerful SMC technique known for its finite-time convergence and robustness. Its importance is to provide chatter-free control and robustness against uncertainty, and make it suitable for systems with nonlinear dynamics and disturbances. The advantages of STC are faster speed, more accurate control actions, and enhanced system stability, though may require careful …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Challenges and Solutions in Load Frequency Control: A Review of Controller Design
Abstract: The Load Frequency Control (LFC) of two area interconnected reheat thermal systems utilising a traditional proportional integral (PI) controller is described in this study. Boiler dynamics, a non-linear generating rate constraint, and a regulator dead band are all integrated into the system. When nonlinearities and boiler dynamics are considered, the traditional PID & P controllers do not produce sufficient control performance. To overcome this issue, a PI Controller has been …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 36–50 Read article
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Design and Implementation of PID Controller for Self Balancing Robot
Abstract: AbstractFor control engineers to study, apply and verify different control methods, inverted pendulum is a very good platform. Nearly 90% of the industries use the concept of inverted pendulum like ship balancing against of sea tide and control of rockets, space ships and landing of aero planes. The simple pendulum is stable while hanging downwards, but the inverted pendulum is a genetically unstable system. To make the inverted pendulum a …
Published in Recent Trends in Sensor Research & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 12–19 Read article
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Multi-Objective Particle Swarm Optimization based PID Tuning of Ball and Beam System
Abstract: Ball and beam system is an unstable and nonlinear system which is specially designed for understanding various control engineering problems. The proportional integral and derivative (PID) controller is mostly used to stabilize the ball on the beam. Initially, Skogestad internal model control (SIMC) tuning method is used to design the PID controller for stabilizing the ball at desired position on the beam. The parameters of PID controller decide the performance …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 35–40 Read article
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A PWM Based Series Compensator for Power System Performance Enhancement
Abstract: Enhancement of power system stability through a relatively new FACTS device named pulse width modulated series compensator (PWMSC) in the transmission line has been investigated in this article. The three-phase PWMSC is realized with a simple pulse width modulated (PWM) AC link converter consisting of four force-commutated switches and a three-phase diode bridge. The PWMSC is modeled as a continuously controllable series capacitive reactance in the transmission line of a …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 12–25 Read article
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Approximation Based Optimal Control Design Strategy for the Magnetic Levitation System
Abstract: Abstract: This paper presents the stabilization and trajectory tracking of magnetic levitation system using optimal control technique. The magnetic levitation (Maglev) system is exceedingly unstable and nonlinear system. The magnetic levitation has been a desirous area of exploration for utilization, especially in the scope of automotive where low losses due to friction and low energy consumption are an important idea. The (Maglev) system has become a large effective technology in …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 8–14 Read article
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Adaptive Hysteresis Band Current Controller for the Shunt Active Power Filter Using the d-q0 Reference Frame Theory
Abstract: Recent wide spread applications of power electronic equipment has caused an increase of the harmonic disturbances in the power systems. The nonlinear loads draw harmonic and reactive power components of current from AC mains. Here an adaptive hysteresis band current controlled shunt active power filter is presented to eliminate harmonics and to compensate the reactive power of three-phase rectifier. This current controller changes the hysteresis bandwidth according to modulation frequency, …
Published in Journal of VLSI Design Tools and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Modelling & Simulation Of Fuzzy Logic Based Controller For Energy Storage System
Abstract: AbstractThe problem of transient stability in multimachine model is a semi-infinite optimization problem for nonlinear phenomenon in network of energy storage system. As this involves several sets of differential equations and algebraic constraints; therefore the application of several mathematical programming techniques won’t be enough to solve the problem. In the past several ad hoc algorithms had been proposed. This study presents a new methodology to restore the transient stability by …
Published in Journal of Electronic Design Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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A Comprehensive Study of various Multi-Area Hybrid Power Systems for Generation Control
Abstract: This paper is a detailed examination of multi-area hybrid power systems in the control of the generation taking into consideration the two area up to five area connected networks. As renewable energy sources are more and more integrated, and modern grids become more and more complex, the stability of the system itself and the frequency regulation have risen to a major issue. The study highlights the significance of Automatic Generation …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power and Machine Systems · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 28–42 Read article
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Dual-Wavelength and Tunable Fiber Lasers for Microwave Photonic Applications
Abstract: Dual-wavelength and tunable fiber lasers have emerged as key enabling technologies for advanced microwave photonic (MWP) systems, offering high spectral purity, wide tunability, and enhanced stability. These laser sources play a critical role in generating and processing microwave and millimeter-wave signals through optical means, enabling low-loss transmission and immunity to electromagnetic interference. This review presents recent progress in the design and implementation of dual-wavelength and tunable fiber lasers, highlighting their …
Published in Journal of Microwave Engineering and Technologies · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 17–25 Read article
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Integral Sliding Mode Control: A Review of Applications
Abstract: Integral Sliding Mode Control (ISMC) has emerged as a robust and efficient method for handling nonlinear systems with uncertainty, turbulence and external disturbances. This study provides a detailed review of ISMC and its design foundations, design methods, practical application aspects and recent developments are included. ISMC design methodology is explored, to be extended with various design methods with different design methods. Recent advances in research, chatter reduction techniques, applications in …
Published in International Journal of Advanced Control and System Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 25–35 Read article
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State Space Modeling and Robust Wind Power Generation System
Abstract: AbstractAs producing power from renewable energy is increasing, facing new problems emerging from this phenomenon is becoming a good challenge for power system engineers. One of these problems is the dynamic and transient stability of such systems when they are connected to a power network. In this paper, a variable speed cage machine wind generation system is considered as the case study. The concept of power system stabilizer, which has …
Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 24–39 Read article
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Instrumentation for Drum-Boiler Water Level Control with MPC and Robust Controller
Abstract: AbstractDrum boilers are used for continuous steam generation in industrial instrumentation on large scale. Controlling and instrumentation aspect in boiler process is highly stringent as the system is highly complex and exhibits nonlinearity, the transient behavior of boiler operation varies with load requirement as it is multivariable dependent. The main cause of instability in drum boiler operation is due to the uneven monitoring of liquid level due to swiss and …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Control of a Three Phase Grid-Connected Photovoltaic System with Maximum Power Point Tracking
Abstract: The power output of a photovoltaic system is greatly dependent on environmental conditions such as solar irradiation and ambient temperature. Due to the nonlinear nature of these conditions, the power output of the PV system is nonlinear. As a result, interfacing its output to the electrical grid is not possible. In order to achieve a grid connected photovoltaic (PV) system, controlled maximum power point tracking techniques are needed to obtain …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 52–64 Read article
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Particle Swarm Optimization based PID controller for Extrusion Process
Abstract: The process called extrusion was used for making objects of fixed cross-sectional profile by pushing or pulling the material through the die of the preferred cross-section. The extrusion process was a nonlinear process in which the quality of the product relies on various parameters such as temperature, extrusion speed, etc.; hence there should be a controller working in an optimized manner required to maintain these parameters properly suitable for the …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 10–16 Read article
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Analytical Study on Optimum Placement and Sizing of X-Plate Metallic Dampers for Seismic Response Control of Multistoried RC Building Frame
Abstract: X-plate metallic damper (XPD) is one device that is capable of sustaining many cycles of stable yielding deformation resulting in a high level of energy dissipation or damping. For quantification of effectiveness of XPD, optimum placement and sizing of XPD are one of the practical interest. This paper investigates effect of placement and sizing of X-Plate damper on a G+3 square shaped building. The most optimal damper placement location pattern …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 6–12 Read article
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Solution of Optimal Reactive Power Dispatch Problem Using a Novel Meta-heuristic Technique
Abstract: This paper presents the use of a recently developed algorithm inspired by the hunting mechanism of grey wolfs in nature, called grey wolf optimizer (GWO) algorithm for solving optimal reactive power dispatch (ORPD) problem. The ORPD is formulated as a complex optimization problem with nonlinear characteristic. The GWO is used to find the set of optimal control variables of ORPD problem, such as generators’ terminal voltage, position of tap changers …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 8–16 Read article
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Extended Kalman Filter Application For Launch Vehicle Trajectory
Abstract: Real time applications have been implemented out of intuitive modeling but due to inefficient estimation techniques there were deviations in the results from expected processes. To avoid these deviations for better performance modeling, many mathematical state estimation methods are in use. This paper focuses on a state estimation method for monitoring and control of a real time system. The existing models for state estimation, as well as the challenges associated …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 3, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 41–49 Read article
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Drum-Boiler Dynamics and its Water Level Control
Abstract: Boilers used for continuous steam generation on large scale. Controlling aspect in boiler process is highly difficult as the system is complex and exhibit nonlinearity, the dynamics of boiler varies with load and multivariable dependent. The main cause of instability in boiler operation is due to the integration effect in it. In addition to that, boilers are normally used where there is sudden load variation without prior knowledge. In this …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 10–16 Read article
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Dynamic Modelling, Simulation of Single-Link Flexible Robot Manipulator and its Control
Abstract: This paper presents the dynamic modelling of single link flexible manipulator based on Assumed Modes Method. Modelling of flexible robot manipulator is a challenging task because of its nonlinearity and complexity involved in the dynamics. Kinetic energy, potential energy, and dissipation energy are taken into consideration for dynamics modelling. The model is simulated using SIMULINK software by considering proper parameters and constants. Modelling dynamics is simulated by using two different …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 15–21 Read article