Department of Engineering Sciences: Recent submissions
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Application of the LISS Lyapunov-Krasovskii small-gain theorem to autonomously controlled production networks with time-delays
(Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2010)In this paper we consider general autonomously controlled production networks. A production network consists of geographically distributed plants, which are connected by transport routes such that transportation times ... -
Robust Regulation with an H_infinity Constrain for Linear Two-Time Scale Systems
(Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2010)In this paper, the problem of robust multiobjective control design with an H_infinity constrain is studied for a class of linear two-time scale systems. The design is based on a new modelling approach under the assumption ... -
Modeling, simulation and experimentation of a hydrostatictransmission
(Master thesis, 2010)Modeling and simulation of real systems is necessary for the industry in order to improve or develop new products quickly. Simulation is less time consuming and cheaper compared with experimental testing and prototyping. ... -
Condition based maintainance for rotating machinery
(Master thesis, 2010)This thesis report presents the results of a design and mathematical calculation of a mechanical test facility using SolidWorks simulation program to fine the FEM analysis of the transducer (part of the measurement device). ... -
Delay-dependent stability analysis for large scale production networks of autonomous work systems
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010)This paper considers the problem of stability analysis for a class of production networks of autonomous work systems with delays in the capacity changes. The system under consideration does not share information between ... -
H∞ filter design for a class of nonlinear neutral systems with time-varying delays
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2009)In this note, the problem of H∞ filtering for a class of nonlinear neutral systems with delayed states and outputs is investigated. By introducing a descriptor technique, using Lyapunov-Krasovskii functional and a suitable ... -
Potential for Usage of Thermoelectric Generators on Ships
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010)The useful waste heat potential for a bulk carrier has been evaluated as a preliminary step towards developing a thermoelectric generator (TEG) waste heat recovery system for ships. A medium-sized bulk carrier produces ... -
Application of adaptive wavelet networks for vibration control of base isolated structures
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010)This paper presents an application of wavelet networks (WNs) in identification and control design for a class of structures equipped with a type of semiactive actuators, which are called magnetorheological (MR) dampers. ... -
A linear matrix inequality approach to robust fault detection filter design of linear systems with mixed time-varying delays and nonlinear perturbations
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010)In this paper, the problem of robust fault detection filter (RFDF) design for a class of linear systems with some nonlinear perturbations and mixed neutral and discrete time-varying delays is investigated. By using a ... -
Local Capacity Control for Production Networks of Autonomous Work Systems With Time-Varying Delays
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010)This paper considers the problem of local capacity H infinity control for a class of production networks of autonomous work systems with time-varying delays in the capacity changes. The system under consideration is modeled ... -
Feedback vibration control of a base-isolated building with delayed measurements using h∞ techniques
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010)n this paper we address the problem of vibration reduction of buildings with delayed measurements, where the delays are time-varying and bounded. We focus on a convex optimization approach to the problem of state-feedback ... -
New Delay-Dependent Exponential H-infinity Synchronization for Uncertain Neural Networks With Mixed Time Delays
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010)This paper establishes an exponential H-infinity synchronization method for a class of uncertain master and slave neural networks (MSNNs) with mixed time delays, where the mixed delays comprise different neutral, discrete, ... -
Scanning Tunneling Spectroscope Use in Electrocatalysis Testing
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010)The relationship between the electrocatalytic properties of an electrode and its ability to transfer electrons between the electrode and a metallic tip in a scanning tunneling microscope (STM) is investigated. The alkaline ... -
Adaptive Backstepping Control of Nonlinear Hydraulic-Mechanical System Including Valve Dynamics
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010)The main contribution of the paper is the development of an adaptive backstepping controller for a nonlinear hydraulic-mechanical system considering valve dynamics. The paper also compares the performance of two variants ... -
Kinematic and Elastostatic Design Optimisation of the 3-DOF Gantry-Tau Parallel Kinematic Manipulator
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2009)One of the main advantages of the Gantry-Tau machine is a large accessible workspace/footprint ratio compared to many other parallel machines. The Gantry-Tau improves this ration further by allowing a change of assembly ... -
Vibration control of base-isolated structures using mixed H-2/H-infinity output-feedback control
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2009)A mixed H-2/H-infinity output-feedback control design methodology for vibration reduction of base-isolated building structures modelled in the form of second-order linear systems is presented. Sufficient conditions for the ... -
Frequency domain control based on quantitative feedback theory for vibration suppression in structures equipped with magnetorheological dampers
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2009)This paper addresses the problem of designing quantitative feedback theory (QFT) based controllers for the vibration reduction in a structure equipped with an MR damper. In this way, the controller is designed in the ... -
Robust H∞ filter design for uncertain linear systems over network with network-induced delays and output quantization
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2009)This paper investigates a convex optimization approach to the problem of robust H∞ filtering for uncertain linear systems connected over a common digital communication network. We consider the case where quantizers are ... -
LMI-based H∞ synchronization of second-order neutral master-slave systems using delayed output feedback control
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2009)The H∞ synchronization problem of the master and slave structure of a second-order neutral master-slave systems with time-varying delays is presented in this paper. Delay-dependent sufficient conditions for the design of ...