Towards Robust Fault-Tolerant Model Predictive Control with Constraints for Takagi–Sugeno Systems

2016 ◽  
pp. 309-333 ◽  
Author(s):  
Piotr Witczak ◽  
Marcin Witczak
Keyword(s):  
Model Predictive Control ◽  
Predictive Control ◽  
Fault Tolerant ◽  
Takagi Sugeno

scholarly journals A Robust Fault-Tolerant Predictive Control for Discrete-Time Linear Systems Subject to Sensor and Actuator Faults

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (7) ◽  
pp. 2307
Author(s):  
Sofiane Bououden ◽  
Ilyes Boulkaibet ◽  
Mohammed Chadli ◽  
Abdelaziz Abboudi
Keyword(s):  
Model Predictive Control ◽  
Linear Systems ◽  
Predictive Control ◽  
Robust Stability ◽  
Discrete Time ◽  
Fault Tolerant ◽  
Linear Matrix ◽  
Input Constraints ◽  
Actuator Faults ◽  
Time Linear

In this paper, a robust fault-tolerant model predictive control (RFTPC) approach is proposed for discrete-time linear systems subject to sensor and actuator faults, disturbances, and input constraints. In this approach, a virtual observer is first considered to improve the observation accuracy as well as reduce fault effects on the system. Then, a real observer is established based on the proposed virtual observer, since the performance of virtual observers is limited due to the presence of unmeasurable information in the system. Based on the estimated information obtained by the observers, a robust fault-tolerant model predictive control is synthesized and used to control discrete-time systems subject to sensor and actuator faults, disturbances, and input constraints. Additionally, an optimized cost function is employed in the RFTPC design to guarantee robust stability as well as the rejection of bounded disturbances for the discrete-time system with sensor and actuator faults. Furthermore, a linear matrix inequality (LMI) approach is used to propose sufficient stability conditions that ensure and guarantee the robust stability of the whole closed-loop system composed of the states and the estimation error of the system dynamics. As a result, the entire control problem is formulated as an LMI problem, and the gains of both observer and robust fault-tolerant model predictive controller are obtained by solving the linear matrix inequalities (LMIs). Finally, the efficiency of the proposed RFTPC controller is tested by simulating a numerical example where the simulation results demonstrate the applicability of the proposed method in dealing with linear systems subject to faults in both actuators and sensors.

scholarly journals Fault Analysis and Non-Redundant Fault Tolerance in 3-Level Double Conversion UPS Systems Using Finite-Control-Set Model Predictive Control

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (8) ◽  
pp. 2210
Author(s):  
Luís Caseiro ◽  
André Mendes
Keyword(s):  
Fault Tolerance ◽  
Model Predictive Control ◽  
Predictive Control ◽  
Fault Tolerant ◽  
Finite Control ◽  
Control Set ◽  
Corrective Actions ◽  
Uninterruptible Power ◽  
Hardware Reconfiguration ◽  
Redundant Fault

Fault-tolerance is critical in power electronics, especially in Uninterruptible Power Supplies, given their role in protecting critical loads. Hence, it is crucial to develop fault-tolerant techniques to improve the resilience of these systems. This paper proposes a non-redundant fault-tolerant double conversion uninterruptible power supply based on 3-level converters. The proposed solution can correct open-circuit faults in all semiconductors (IGBTs and diodes) of all converters of the system (including the DC-DC converter), ensuring full-rated post-fault operation. This technique leverages the versatility of Finite-Control-Set Model Predictive Control to implement highly specific fault correction. This type of control enables a conditional exclusion of the switching states affected by each fault, allowing the converter to avoid these states when the fault compromises their output but still use them in all other conditions. Three main types of corrective actions are used: predictive controller adaptations, hardware reconfiguration, and DC bus voltage adjustment. However, highly differentiated corrective actions are taken depending on the fault type and location, maximizing post-fault performance in each case. Faults can be corrected simultaneously in all converters, as well as some combinations of multiple faults in the same converter. Experimental results are presented demonstrating the performance of the proposed solution.

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