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Consistency of probability decision rules and its inference in probability decision table
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)In most synthesis evaluation systems and decision-making systems, data are represented by objects and attributes of objectswith a degree of belief. Formally, these data can be abstracted by the form objects; attributes; ... -
Semiactive control methodologies for suspension control with magnetorheological dampers
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Suspension systems are one of the most critical components of transportation vehicles. They are designed to provide comfort to the passengers to protect the chassis and the freight. Suspension systems are normally provided ... -
Fault-reconstruction-based cascaded sliding mode observers for descriptor linear systems
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)This paper develops a cascaded sliding mode observer method to reconstruct actuator faults for a class of descriptor linear systems. Based on a new canonical form, a novel design method is presented to discuss the existence ... -
Discrete-time multioverlapping controller design for structural vibration control of tall buildings under seismic excitation
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)In this paper, a computationally effective strategy to obtain multioverlapping controllers via the Inclusion Principle is applied to design discrete-time state-feedback multioverlapping LQR con- trollers for seismic ... -
Dynamic characterization for the dielectric electroactive polymer fundamental sheet
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)A study into the appropriateness of characterizing the dynamics of the dielectric electroactive polymer (DEAP) fundamental sheet has been performed. Whereby a model describing the dynamics of the DEAP fundamental sheet is ... -
Robust H∞ dynamic output feedback control synthesis with pole placement constraints for offshore wind turbine systems
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)The problem of robust ∞ dynamic output feedback control design with pole placement constraints is studied for a linear parameter-varying model of a floating wind turbine. A nonlinear model is obtained and linearized using ... -
A novel identification method for generalized T-S fuzzy systems
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)In order to approximate any nonlinear system, not just affine nonlinear systems, generalized T-S fuzzy systems, where the control variables and the state variables, are all premise variables are introduced in the paper. ... -
The use of lightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA) as sorbent for PAHs removal from water
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Lightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA) has been explored as a sorbent for the removal of PAHs (phenanthrene, fluoranthene and pyrene) from water. The efficacy of LECA as a sorbent for PAHs was assessed using contact ... -
Near infrared spectroscopic study on the adsorption of methanol on silica gel
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)The silanol groups on Silica gel surface are sites for adsorption of polar molecules. Alcohols and other polar molecules are easily adsorbed by forming hydrogen bondings with OH groups on silica gel surface. A study on the ... -
Distributed consensus for discrete-time directed networks of multi-agents with time-delays and random communication links
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)This paper is concerned with the leader-following consensus problem in mean-square for a class of discrete-time multiagent systems. The multiagent systems under consideration are the directed and contain arbitrary discrete ... -
Input-to-state stability of Lur'e hyperbolic distributed complex-valued Parameter control systems: LOI approach
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)In this work, input-to-state stability of Lur'e hyperbolic distributed complex-valued parameter control systems has been addressed. Using comparison principle, delay-dependent sufficient conditions for the input-to-state ... -
Optimization of biodiesel injection parameters based on support vector machine
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)For the running diesel engine, spray-atomization, mixed-combustion, and thermal-power conversion processes are inseparable, which causes difficulty to investigate atomization effect separately. This study was conducted to ... -
Fault detection of networked control systems based on sliding mode observer
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)This paper is concerned with the network-based fault detection problem for a class of nonlinear discrete-time networked control systems with multiple communication delays and bounded disturbances. First, a sliding mode ... -
Delay-dependent H-infinity control for networked control systems with large delays
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)We consider the problems of robust stability and H-infinity control for a class of networked control systems with long-time delays. Firstly, a nonlinear discrete time model with mode-dependent time delays is proposed by ... -
Robust H∞ switching rule design for Boost converters with uncertain parameters and disturbances
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)This paper is concerned with the design problem of robust H∞ switching rule for Boost converters with uncertain parameters and disturbances. Firstly, the Boost converter is modeled as a switched affine linear system with ... -
H∞ control for two-dimensional Markovian jump systems with state-delays and defective mode information
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)This paper investigates the problem of H∞ state-feedback control for a class of two-dimensional (2D) discrete-time Markovian jump linear time-delay systems with defective mode information. The mathematical model of the 2D ... -
Robust reliable control of uncertain discrete impulsive switched systems with state delays
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)This paper is concerned with the problem of robust reliable control for a class of uncertain discrete impulsive switched systems with state delays, where the actuators are subjected to failures. The parameter uncertainties ... -
Methods for enhancing the thermal durability of high-temperature thermoelectric materials
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Thermoelectric materials, for example skutterudites and magnesium silicides, are being investigated as promising materials for medium-to-high-temperature waste heat recovery in transport and in industry. A crucial aspect ... -
Chaos synchronization based on unknown input proportional multiple-integral fuzzy observer
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)This paper presents an unknown input Proportional Multiple-Integral Observer (PIO) for synchronization of chaotic systems based on Takagi-Sugeno (TS) fuzzy chaotic models subject to unmeasurable decision variables and ... -
Stability and l(1)-gain analysis for positive 2D Systems with state delays in the Roesser Model
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)This paper considers the problem of delay-dependent stability and l(1)-gain analysis for positive 2D systems with state delays described by the Roesser model. Firstly, the copositive-type Lyapunov function method is used ...