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Digital controller design for absolute value function constrained nonlinear systems via scalar sign function

Jian Wu1, Mithun Singla, Claudio Olmi

  • 1Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Houston, Houston, TX 77204-4005, USA. vu.wujian@gmail.com

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This study introduces a scalar sign function method to model and control nonlinear systems with absolute value constraints. This approach transforms non-smooth systems into smooth models for effective digital controller design.

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Area of Science:

  • Control Engineering
  • Nonlinear System Analysis
  • Signal Processing

Background:

  • Many real-world systems exhibit nonlinear behavior and are constrained by non-smooth functions like the absolute value function.
  • The inherent non-smoothness and nonlinearity present significant challenges in accurately modeling and controlling these systems.
  • Existing control methodologies often struggle with systems featuring absolute value constraints.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel digital design methodology for modeling and control of analog nonlinear systems with absolute value constraints.
  • To transform complex non-smooth nonlinear systems into a smooth, manageable model.
  • To establish a systematic procedure for designing digital controllers for these transformed systems.

Main Methods:

  • A scalar sign function approach is employed to convert the original non-smooth nonlinear model into a smooth nonlinear rational function model.
  • An optimal linearization method is applied to the smooth model.
  • Linear Quadratic Regulator (LQR) design is utilized for controller synthesis.
  • An advanced digital redesign technique is used for the final digital implementation.

Main Results:

  • The proposed scalar sign function methodology effectively transforms nonlinear systems with absolute value constraints into smooth models.
  • A systematic digital controller design procedure, integrating linearization, LQR, and digital redesign, is successfully established.
  • The methodology is demonstrated through the tracking control of a piezoelectric actuator system, showcasing its practical applicability.

Conclusions:

  • The scalar sign function-based digital design methodology provides an effective solution for modeling and controlling nonlinear systems with absolute value constraints.
  • The transformation to a smooth model simplifies controller design and implementation.
  • The successful application to a piezoelectric actuator system validates the robustness and efficacy of the proposed approach.