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LQR-Based Optimal Control of Inverted Pendulum System with State Estimation and Stability Analysis
Abstract: The inverted pendulum on a cart is a canonical benchmark problem in control systems engineering, capturing the essential challenges of stabilizing an inherently unstable, underactuated, and nonlinear plant. Classical Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) controllers, while widely employed in industrial practice, exhibit fundamental performance limitations when applied to such systems, primarily due to their inability to account for multivariable coupling, process noise, and the absence of a systematic optimization framework. This paper presents …
Published in International Journal of Advanced Control and System Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 31–43 Read article
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Robust Design of Damping Controller for Power System using a combination of Flower Optimization algorithm and Optimal Control Theory
Abstract: The power system experience low frequency oscillations due to various disturbances. It is verynecessary to damp these oscillations else it will endanger the system security and stability. High gainand fast acting excitation systems do not provide the necessary damping torque and it can provide thesufficient synchronising torque only. Lack of damping torque causes the oscillations of generator rotor,So, Power system stabilizer (PSS) is used in the proposed work along with …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 15–24 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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Design and Simulation of Discrete Time Multi-Input Multi-Output Optimal Controller to Control Active and Reactive Power of DFIG
Abstract: The control of active and reactive power of doubly-fed induction generator (DFIG) in a large scale wind farm has become an important issue for the improvement of wind energy system to provide efficient and reliable electrical power with safety. The control strategies of active power and reactive power can be classified in two types—direct power control and indirect power control. First control strategy has designed based on the chosen switching …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Control of BLDC Motor using Fractional-order PID Controller Optimized by ICA
Abstract: In this paper a new method for speed control of BLDC motors is proposed. In this method, fractional order PID (FOPID) is used for control of BLDC motor. In order to determine the parameters of FOPID controller imperialist competitive algorithm (ICA) is employed for its high speed and accurate for solve of optimization problems. In order to verify the performance of proposed controller, some simulations have been carried out with …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 27–38 Read article
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Design of Differential Evolution Optimized PI Controller for a Temperature Process
Abstract: Differential evolution is a new stochastic population-based optimization algorithm. It is an accurate, fast and robust optimization method. In this paper, a PI controller is used and differential evolution optimization technique is used to optimize the controller parameters. The robust controller parameters are obtained by solving the optimization problem, which consists of objective functions and constraints, using differential evolution method. Here differential evolution is implemented in tuning of a PI …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 3, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 17–26 Read article
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Comparative Critical Analysis of Control Techniques Optimized using ATS Algorithm and Conventional Control Techniques Applied in Shunt Active Power Filter for Total Harmonic Reduction for Power Electronic Converters in High Frequency (400 Hz) Aircraft Sys
Abstract: Three different conventional control strategies used for extracting reference currents for shunt active power filter and optimization of these strategies using Adaptive Tabu Search have been compared and their performances have been evaluated under different balanced and unbalanced loads connected together. The compensation ability of different control strategies will be compared, and suggestion will be given for optimum. Simulation results using MATLAB have been included. Keywords: Active powers filter (APF), …
Published in Journal of Aerospace Engineering & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 44–52 Read article
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Optimization of Control Parameters Based on Genetic Algorithm Technique for Integrated Electrohydraulic Servo Actuator System
Abstract: Electrohydraulic servo systems have been used in industry in a wide number of applications. Its dynamics are complex and highly nonlinear, these features significantly add uncertainty to the controller design procedure. Therefore, it is a demanding task to obtain a precise mathematical model of controlled servo systems. The present paper presents the development of a detailed non-linear mathematical model of the ISA and a computer simulation program using MATLAB/SIMULINK package. …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 24–41 Read article
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Energy Management of a Solar Powered Electric Vehicle with Multiple-Energy Storage via Optimized Fuzzy Controller
Abstract: The optimum energy management is the main challenge of powered electric vehicles (EVs) with multiple energy storage systems. The solar powered EVs are enabled with multiple energy sources and storages, and so, achieving the optimum energy management schedule is a complicated optimization problem. This paper develops an optimized fuzzy controller using genetic algorithm (GA) for energy management of solar powered EV equipped with photovoltaic cells as well as two power …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 28–38 Read article
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Optimization of V/F Control in Asynchronous Motors Using Adaptive Bee Colony Optimization
Abstract: : Asynchronous motors play a pivotal role in various industrial applications, utilizing electromagnetic induction to convert electrical energy into mechanical energy. This paper provides an in-depth exploration of their design principles, focusing on the rotor, stator, and coil configurations. Induction motors are categorized into single-phase and three-phase types, each suited to different power supply configurations and operational requirements. The study outlines a comprehensive methodology for modeling and simulating induction motor …
Published in Trends in Electrical Engineering · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 67–86 Read article
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Artificial Intelligence–Assisted Reduced-Order Modeling and Stability Control in Granular Couette Flow
Abstract: This study develops a reduced-order and stability-aware modeling framework for dense granular Couette flow by integrating continuum mechanics, bifurcation analysis, and data-driven stability estimation. Starting from coupled governing equations for momentum, granular temperature, and microstructural evolution, the system is nondimensionalized and reduced using a Galerkin projection consistent with shear-driven boundary conditions. This yields a low-dimensional nonlinear dynamical system that preserves the essential coupling between velocity, fluctuation energy, and structural relaxation. …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2026 Read article
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LQR based Optimal Verses Classical PID Controller for the Longitudinal Dynamics of an Aircraft
Abstract: The main objective of the present work is to investigate the design aspect of optimal controller for the pitch control of an aircraft. In this paper Linear Quadratic Regulator (LQR) for optimal stability analysis of closed loop attitude control system of an aircraft is presented. The result of proposed controller is compared with classical proportional integral derivative (PID) controller. It is observed that the optimal control technique outperforms the PID …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 15–23 Read article
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Comparative Study on Optimal Frequency Control of Interconnected Hybrid Microgrid based mini VPP using PSO and SSA
Abstract: This work proposed the optimal load frequency control of an interconnected hybrid microgrid based mini virtual power plant (VPP) by comparing the responses using particle swarm optimization (PSO) and salp swarm algorithm (SSA). Initially, a hybrid microgrid is proposed with solar PV, wind and diesel based generators, supplying critical loads along with some controllable loads like heat pump and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Then it was interconnected to the main …
Published in Journal of Mobile Computing, Communications & Mobile Networks · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 7–15 Read article
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TZSBLC With Optimized PI Controller Design for Grid Tied PV Based Electric Vehicle
Abstract: Around the world, about 18% pre-mature births and 3.7 million losses of lives occur due to air pollution and 29% of it is contributed by the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) based vehicles, which consumes fossil fuels for its functioning. Moreover, the increased demand for fossil fuels, as well as the growth in concerns regarding the environmentally friendly and zero-emission transportation, lead to the introduction of electric Vehicles (EVs). The increased …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Machine Analysis and Design · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 18–35 Read article
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Genetic Algorithm Based Optimal Volt/Var Control of Distribution Systems with Distributed Generation
Abstract: In this paper, new voltage regulation algorithms have been proposed for Distribution System (DS) equippedwith Distributed Generation (DG). Due to the ever increasing power demand, the power system sector isfacing too many challenges to fulfill that demand and also to supply power with proper acceptable quality.Distributed generation is one of the most efficient solutions to meet the increasing demand. When integratedwith the grid, it has its own technical as well …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2-3, 2011 · pp. 28–46 Read article
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Design of Linear Quadratic Optimal Regulator for Nanopositioning System
Abstract: One of the most important requirement of nanotechnology is precision control and manipulation of devices and materials at nanoscale i.e., nanopositioning. In this paper, open loop characteristics of the non minimum phase nanopositioning system such as poles and zeros location, controllability, observability are investigated. To improve the system characteristics feedback controllers are used. The key of the controller is to design a system with good time response characteristics as well …
Published in Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 12–27 Read article
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Boost Converter with Optimized Pi Controller Design for Grid Tied PV Based Electric Vehicle
Abstract: The growing demand of clean energy along with the depletion of fossil fuel usage have paved the way for electric vehicles (EV) to emerge as a significant alternative in automobile sector. Reduction of air pollution and reliance of fossil fuels thereby improving energy security are termed as the primary goals of EV. The adopting of EV facilitates emission free transportation and addresses the environmental crisis caused due to climatic changes …
Published in International Journal of Electrical Power and Machine Systems · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–16 Read article
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Design and Simulation of Discrete Time Optimal Speed Control for an Induction Motor Taking Core Loss and Stray Load Losses into Account
Abstract: Generally, the core loss and stray load loss are neglected in the mathematical model of induction motor (IM) to design the decoupling torque and flux control strategy. In order to precisely control the torque and flux, core loss and stray load loss, which are generally neglected, should be considered in the mathematical model of IM to design the controller. Some of literatures have shown how the detuning can be done …
Published in Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 46–56 Read article
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Cognitive AI-Based Quality Control and Operational Optimization of Polymer Composites for Healthcare Applications
Abstract: The use of polymer composite materials in healthcare is on the rise because of their adjustable mechanical characteristics, biocompatibility and structural flexibility. Yet, it is difficult to ensure stable quality of such composites due to process-related defects, heterogeneity of the material and the lack of real-time adaptive control. The proposed study suggests the use of cognitive AI-based framework of quality control and optimization of operation of polymer composite systems which …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 571–591 Read article
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Stiffness Optimization of Control Unit of Vehicle Using Vibration Technique
Abstract: All modern automotive engines are controlled by an ECU. Engine efficiency, combustion, and emission characteristics are all affected by ECU tuning or tune-up. The electrical system in automobiles has evolved over time, and it now incorporates automatic machine control of automotive mechanics. In the beginning, a car’s electrical system consisted solely of primitive wiring technologies for supplying power to other parts of the vehicle. Engine management design specifications for the …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 Read article