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Neural-Net Based Nonlinear Adaptive Control for AUV

  • Li, Ji-Hong;Lee, Sang-Jeong;Lee, Pan-Mook
    • 제어로봇시스템학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2001.10a
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    • pp.173.4-173
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    • 2001
  • This paper presents a stable nonlinear adaptive control for AUV(Autonomous Underwater Vehicle) by using neural network. AUV's dynamics are highly nonlinear, and their hydrodynamic coefficients vary with different operational conditions. In this paper, the nonlinear uncertainties of the AUV's dynamics are approximated by using LPNN(Linearly parameterized Neural Network). The presented controller is consist of three parallel terms; linear feedback control, sliding mode control, and adaptive control(LPNN). Lyapunov theory is used to guarantee the stability of tracking errors and neural network´s weights errors. Numerical simulations for nonlinear control of the AUV show the effectiveness of the proposed techniques.

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NUMERICAL METHOD FOR TWO-PHASE FLOW ANALYSIS USING SIMPLE-ALGORITHM ON AN UNSTRUCTURED MESH (비정렬격자 SIMPLE 알고리즘기반 이상유동 수치해석 기법)

  • Kim, Jong-tae;Park, Ik-Kyu;Cho, Hyung-Kyu;Kim, Kyung-Doo;Jeong, Jae-Jun
    • 한국전산유체공학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2008.03a
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    • pp.71-78
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    • 2008
  • For analyses of multi-phase flows in a water-cooled nuclear power plant, a three-dimensional SIMPLE-algorithm based hydrodynamic solver CUPID-S has been developed. As governing equations, it adopts a two-fluid three-field model for the two-phase flows. The three fields represent a continuous liquid, a dispersed droplets, and a vapour field. The governing equations are discretized by a finite volume method on an unstructured grid to handle the geometrical complexity of the nuclear reactors. The phasic momentum equations are coupled and solved with a sparse block Gauss-Seidel matrix solver to increase a numerical stability. The pressure correction equation derived by summing the phasic volume fraction equations is applied on the unstructured mesh in the context of a cell-centered co-located scheme. This paper presents the numerical method and the preliminary results of the calculations.

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NUMERICAL METHOD FOR TWO-PHASE FLOW ANALYSIS USING SIMPLE-ALGORITHM ON AN UNSTRUCTURED MESH (비정렬격자 SIMPLE 알고리즘기반 이상유동 수치해석 기법)

  • Kim, Jong-Tae;Park, Ik-Kyu;Cho, Hyung-Kyu;Kim, Kyung-Doo;Jeong, Jae-Jun
    • 한국전산유체공학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2008.10a
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    • pp.71-78
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    • 2008
  • For analyses of multi-phase flows in a water-cooled nuclear power plant, a three-dimensional SIMPLE-algorithm based hydrodynamic solver CUPID-S has been developed. As governing equations, it adopts a two-fluid three-field model for the two-phase flows. The three fields represent a continuous liquid, a dispersed droplets, and a vapour field. The governing equations are discretized by a finite volume method on an unstructured grid to handle the geometrical complexity of the nuclear reactors. The phasic momentum equations are coupled and solved with a sparse block Gauss-Seidel matrix solver to increase a numerical stability. The pressure correction equation derived by summing the phasic volume fraction equations is applied on the unstructured mesh in the context of a cell-centered co-located scheme. This paper presents the numerical method and the preliminary results of the calculations.

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Robust $H^{\infty}$ Performance Controller Design with Parameter Uncertainty and Unmodeled Dynamics (파라미터 불확실성 및 모델 불확실성에 대한 $H^{\infty}$ 견실성능 제어기 설계)

  • Lee, Kap-Rai;Oh, Do-Chang;Park, Hong-Bae
    • Journal of Institute of Control, Robotics and Systems
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    • v.3 no.1
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    • pp.9-16
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    • 1997
  • The method of designing robust two degree of freedom(2 DOF) controllers for linear systems with parameter uncertainties and unmodeled dynamics is presented in this paper. Robust performance condition that accounts for robust model matching of closed loop system and disturbance rejection is derived. Using the robust performance condition, the feedback controller is designed to meet robust stability and disturbance rejection specifications, while prefilter is used to improve the robust model matching properties. The $H^{\infty}$ and $\mu$ controller for six degree of freedom vehicle with parameter variations are designed and compared. Simulations for hydrodynamic parameter variations and disturbance are presented to demonstrate the achievement of good robust performance.

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PREDICTION OF THERMAL STRATIFICATION IN A U-BENT PIPE: A URANS VALIDATION

  • Pellegrini, M.;Endo, H.;Ninokata, H.
    • Nuclear Engineering and Technology
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    • v.44 no.1
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    • pp.33-42
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    • 2012
  • In the present study, CFD is employed to investigate phenomena occurring during a process of thermal stratification in U-bent pipes at transitional Reynolds number. URANS evaluation had been chosen for its low computational costs during transient analysis and for the evaluation of modeling performance in these conditions. Application of CFD at transitional Reynolds number and buoyancy driven flows indeed contains deeper uncertainties in relation to the range of applicability for hydrodynamic and thermal models. The methodology applied in the work points out, through validations with the basic problems constituting the complex stratified phenomenon, the applicability of the current turbulence modeling. Accurate predictions have been found in relation to transitional Reynolds number in bent pipes and region of stability induced by the gravitational field. On the other hand the defects introduced in the unstable region of the U bent pipe, are discussed in relation to the adopted modeling.

A Study on Medium Voltage Power Supply with Enhanced Ignition Characteristics for Plasma Torch

  • Jung, Kyung-Sub;Suh, Yong-Sug
    • Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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    • 2010.07a
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    • pp.242-243
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    • 2010
  • This paper investigates a power supply of medium voltage with enhanced ignition characteristics for plasma torch. Series resonant half-bridge topology is presented to be a suitable ignition circuitry. The ignition circuitry is integrated into the main power conversion system of a multi-phase staggered three-level dc-dc converter with a diode front-end rectifier. The plasma torch rated for 3MW, 2kA and having the physical size of 1m long is selected to be a high enthalpy source in waste disposal system. The steady-state and transient operations of plasma torch are simulated. The parameters of Cassie-Mary arc model are calculated based on 3D magneto-hydrodynamic simulations. Circuit simulation waveform shows that the ripple of arc current can be maintained within ${\pm}10%$ of its rated value under the existence of load disturbance. This power conversion configuration provides high enough ignition voltage around 5KA during ignition phase and high arc stability under the existence of arc disturbance noise resulting in a high-performance plasma torch system.

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Performance Analysis of Gas Foil Journal & Thrust Bearings (가스포일 저널베어링 및 스러스트베어링의 성능해석)

  • Kim Young-Cheol;Han Jeong-Wan;Kim Kyung-Woong
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers Conference
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    • 2003.11a
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    • pp.267-272
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    • 2003
  • This paper presents a performance analysis model of corrugated bump foil bearings. The analyses for not only 1st generation bump foil journal bearings but also bump foil thrust bearings are performed. Static performances such as load capacity, attitude angle, pressure distribution, foil deflection, and film thickness are accurately estimated by using soft elasto-hydrodynamic analysis technique and finite difference numerical method. Also dynamic performances such as stiffness coefficients and damping coefficients are estimated by perturbation method. The analysis technique may be appliable to rotordynamic analysis, stability analysis, and optimized bearing design.

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A Study on the Comparison of course Stabilities between Fine-form Ships and Full-form Ships (척형선박과 비대형선박의 침로안전성의 비교에 관한 연구)

  • 황해성;이동섭;윤점동
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Navigation
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    • v.16 no.3
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    • pp.33-41
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    • 1992
  • Handling performance of a vessel is greatly related with her steering characteristics which consist of two kinds of motion characteristics ; namely course stability and turning ability. The correct prediction of the qualities, especially the steering characteristics is as much important in ship handling as in ship design. It is the purpose of this paper to provide ships handlers better understanding of steering characteristics and then to help them in safe controlling and maneuvering of vessels presenting distinct inherent steering characteristic difference that lies between a fine-form vessel and full-form vessel. The authors calculated dynamic course stabilities of two kinds of ideal models, one of which represents a fine-form ship and the other a full-form ship, based on hydrodynamic data of forces and moments obtained by model tests in maneuvering tanks. The result of calculations indicated that a ship of full-form configuration has inhernet course instability. Though significant nonlinearties affect ship montions in maneuvers, application of linear theory is sufficient for prediction of the maneuvering characteristics of vessels on calm waters for handling reference.

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Keyhole-structure and Stability in Laser-beam Penetration Into an Absorbing Liquid (Water) (레이저 빔의 흡수 액체 내 침투에 의해 생성된 키홀 구조와 안정성)

  • 김동식;장덕석
    • Laser Solutions
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    • v.4 no.2
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    • pp.13-19
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    • 2001
  • When a high-power laser beam is irradiated on the surface of material, it is well known that a cavity, called a keyhole induced by the pressure action of the vapor plume, is generated in the molten material. This paper describes the interaction between a pulsed CO$_2$ laser beam and water. The laser-beam is used to generate and maintain a conical depression in the water surface similar to the keyhole created during laser penetration welding. Experimental results show that the depth of laser-beam penetration is limited by hydrodynamic instability. The instability of the surface cavity can be understood by the capillary instability of a hollow jet. Theoretical computation of the steady keyhole shape has been performed. modifying the model suggested by Andrews et al. (1976). The model predicts the qualitative behavior of the keyhole but significantly underestimates the average diameter.

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Laminar-Turbulent Transition Research and Control in Near-wall Flow

  • Boiko A.V.;Chun H.H.
    • Journal of Ship and Ocean Technology
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    • v.8 no.4
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    • pp.10-16
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    • 2004
  • A response of a swept wing boundary layer to a single free-stream stationary axial vortex of a limited spanwise extent is considered as an example of typical problems that one can find in laminar-turbulent transition research and control. The response is dominated by streamwise velocity perturbations that grow quasi-exponentially downstream. It is shown that the formation of the boundary layer disturbance occurs for the most part close to the leading edge. The disturbance represents itself a wave packet consisted of the waves with characteristics specific for cross-flow instability. However, an admixture of growing disturbances whose origin can be attributed to transient effects and to a distributed receptivity mechanism is also identified.