Modelling of a Novel Gas Strut Using Neural Networks

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Gao ◽  
J. Darling ◽  
D. G. Tilley ◽  
R. A. Williams ◽  
A. Bean ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Operation Conditions ◽  
The Neural Network ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Non Linear ◽  
Vehicle Suspension System ◽  
And Control

The strut is one of the most important components in a vehicle suspension system. Since it is highly non-linear it is difficult to predict its performance characteristics using a physical mathematical model. However, neural networks have been successfully used as universal ‘black-box’ models in the identification and control of non-linear systems. This approach has been used to model a novel gas strut and the neural network was trained with experimental data obtained in the laboratory from simulated road profiles. The results obtained from the neural network demonstrated good agreement with the experimental results over a wide range of operation conditions. In contrast a linearised mathematical model using least square estimates of system parameters was shown to perform badly due to the highly non-linear nature of the system. A quarter car mathematical model was developed to predict strut behavior. It was shown that the two models produced different predictions of ride performance and it was argued that the neural network was preferable as it included the effects of non-linearities. Although the neural network model does not provide a good understanding of the physical behavior of the strut it is a useful tool for assessing vehicle ride and NVH performance due to its good computational efficiency and accuracy.

Robust sideslip angle observer of commercial vehicles based on cornering stiffness estimation using neural network

2022 ◽  
pp. 095440702110724
Author(s):  
Chenyu Zhou ◽  
Liangyao Yu ◽  
Yong Li ◽  
Jian Song
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Stability Control ◽  
Estimation Accuracy ◽  
Accurate Estimation ◽  
Commercial Vehicles ◽  
Sideslip Angle ◽  
The Neural Network ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Mathematical Model

Accurate estimation of sideslip angle is essential for vehicle stability control. For commercial vehicles, the estimation of sideslip angle is challenging due to severe load transfer and tire nonlinearity. This paper presents a robust sideslip angle observer of commercial vehicles based on identification of tire cornering stiffness. Since tire cornering stiffness of commercial vehicles is greatly affected by tire force and road adhesion coefficient, it cannot be treated as a constant. To estimate the cornering stiffness in real time, the neural network model constructed by Levenberg-Marquardt backpropagation (LMBP) algorithm is employed. LMBP is a fast convergent supervised learning algorithm, which combines the steepest descent method and gauss-newton method, and is widely used in system parameter estimation. LMBP does not rely on the mathematical model of the actual system when building the neural network. Therefore, when the mathematical model is difficult to establish, LMBP can play a very good role. Considering the complexity of tire modeling, this study adopted LMBP algorithm to estimate tire cornering stiffness, which have simplified the tire model and improved the estimation accuracy. Combined with neural network, A time-varying Kalman filter (TVKF) is designed to observe the sideslip angle of commercial vehicles. To validate the feasibility of the proposed estimation algorithm, multiple driving maneuvers under different road surface friction have been carried out. The test results show that the proposed method has better accuracy than the existing algorithm, and it’s robust over a wide range of driving conditions.

Modelling and control of greenhouse system using neural networks

2016 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 918-929 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Manonmani ◽  
T Thyagarajan ◽  
M Elango ◽  
S Sutha
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
Moving Average ◽  
Growth Conditions ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Adverse Weather ◽  
Control Schemes ◽  
Non Linear ◽  
Auto Regressive ◽  
And Control

A greenhouse system (GHS) is a closed structure that facilitates modified growth conditions to crops and provides protection from pests, diseases and adverse weather. However, a GHS exhibits non-linearity due to the interaction between the biological subsystem and the physical subsystem. Non-linear systems are difficult to control, particularly when their characteristics change with time. These systems are best handled with methods of computation intelligence, such as artificial neural networks (ANNs) and fuzzy systems. In the present work, the approximation capability of a neural network is used to model and control sufficient growth conditions of a GHS. An optimal neural network-based non-linear auto regressive with exogenous input (NARX) time series model is developed for a GHS. Based on the NARX model, two intelligent control schemes, namely a neural predictive controller (NPC) and non-linear auto regressive moving average (NARMA-L2) controller are proposed to achieve the desired growth conditions such as humidity and temperature for a better yield. Finally, closed-loop performances of the above two control schemes for servo and regulatory operations are analysed for various operating conditions using performance indices.

scholarly journals Improving the energy efficiency of oil production using identification and prediction of operating modes of production wells based on data analysis methods, machine learning and neural networks

2019 ◽  
Vol 124 ◽  
pp. 05031 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.M. Sagdatullin
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
Control System ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Identification System ◽  
Oil And Gas Production ◽  
The Neural Network ◽  
And Control

Currently, there is a need to improve the systems and control of pumping equipment in the oil and gas production and oil and gas transport industries. Therefore, an adaptive neural network control system for an electric drive of a production well was developed. The task of expanding the functional capabilities of asynchronous electric motors control of the oil and gas production system using the methods of neural networks is solved. We have developed software modules of the well drive control system based on the neural network, an identification system, and a scheme to adapt the control processes to changing load parameters, that is, to dynamic load, to implement the entire system for real-time control of the highspeed process. In this paper, based on a model of an identification block that includes a multilayered neural network of direct propagation, the control of the well system was implemented. The neural network of the proposed system was trained on the basis of the error back-propagation algorithm, and the identification unit works as a forecaster of system operation modes based on the error prediction. In the initial stage of the model adaptation, some fluctuations of the torque are observed at the output of the neural network, which is associated with new operating conditions and underestimated level of learning. However, the identification object and control system is able to maintain an error at minimum values and adapt the control system to a new conditions, which confirms the reliability of the proposed scheme.

Experimental Study and Numerical Modeling of the Dynamic Behaviour of Tyre/Suspension While Running Over an Obstacle

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Gobbi ◽  
F. Giorgetta ◽  
P. Guarneri ◽  
G. Rocca ◽  
G. Mastinu
Keyword(s):  
Neural Networks ◽  
Dynamic Behaviour ◽  
Suspension System ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Mathematical Representation ◽  
System Quality ◽  
Actual Performance ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Non Linear ◽  
And Control

Simulation tools have been widely used to complement experimentation for suspension design in the automotive industry not only for reducing the development time, but also to allow the optimization of the vehicle performance. Both a test method and a simulation tool are presented for the analysis of Noise-Vibration-Harshness (NVH) performances of road vehicles suspension systems. A single suspension (corner) has been positioned on a rotating drum (2.6 m diameter) installed in the Laboratory for the Safety of Transport of the Politecnico di Milano. The suspension system is excited as the wheel passes over different cleats fixed to the working surface of the drum. The forces and the moments acting at the suspension-chassis joints are measured up to 250 Hz by means of five six-axis load cells. A mathematical representation that can accurately reflect tyre dynamic behaviour while passing over different cleats is fundamental for evaluating the suspension system quality (NVH) and for developing new suspension design and control strategies. Since the phenomenon is highly non-linear, it is rather difficult to predict the actual performance by using a physical model. However universal "black-box" models can be successfully used in the identification and control of non-linear systems. The paper deals with the simulation of the tyre/suspension dynamics by using Recurrent Neural Networks (RNN). RNN are derived from the Multi Layer Feed-forward Neural Networks (MLFNN), by adding feedback connections between output and input layers. The Neural Network (NN) has been trained with the experimental data obtained in the laboratory. The results obtained from the NN demonstrate very good agreement with the experimental results over a wide range of operation conditions. The NN model can be effectively applied as a part of vehicle system model to accurately predict elastic bushings and tyre dynamics behaviour.

Complementary Use of Partial Least-Squares and Artificial Neural Networks for the Annual Electricity Consumption Forecast

2012 ◽  
Vol 512-515 ◽  
pp. 1113-1116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui Feng Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
Electricity Consumption ◽  
Least Square Method ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
The Neural Network ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Partial Least Square Method

A model for predicting annual electricity consumption based on the combination of neural network and partial least square method was proposed. The factors affecting the annual electricity consumption are analyzed by means of partial least square method to extract the most important components so that not only the problem of multi-correlation among variables can be solves but also the amount of input dimensions of the neural network can be reduced. Besides, the application of neural network helps to solve the problem of non-linearity of the model. The application example shows that the proposed model has high precision.

scholarly journals Neural Networks-Based Identification and Control of a Large Flexible Antenna

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Minoru Sasaki ◽  
Takuya Murase ◽  
Yoshihiro Inoue ◽  
Nobuharu Ukita
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
Nonlinear Dynamical System ◽  
Inverse Model ◽  
Nonlinear Dynamical ◽  
The Neural Network ◽  
Network Output ◽  
Flexible Antenna ◽  
Angle Encoder ◽  
And Control

This paper presents identification and control of a 10-m antenna via accelerometers and angle encoder data. Artificial neural networks can be used effectively for the identification and control of nonlinear dynamical system such as a large flexible antenna with a friction drive system. Some identification results are shown and compared with the results of conventional prediction error method. And we use a neural network inverse model to control the large flexible antenna. In the neural network inverse model, a neural network is trained, using supervised learning, to develop an inverse model of the antenna. The network input is the process output, and the network output is the corresponding process input. The control results show the validation of the ANN approach for identification and control of the 10-m flexible antenna.

Neural Network Pattern Recognition and its Application

2013 ◽  
Vol 756-759 ◽  
pp. 2438-2442 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hao Xu ◽  
Jin Gang Lai ◽  
Jiao Yu Liu ◽  
Neng Cao ◽  
Juan Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
Pattern Recognition ◽  
System Identification ◽  
Nonlinear Function ◽  
Recognition System ◽  
The Neural Network ◽  
The Neural Networks ◽  
And Control ◽  
Network Pattern

many functions are possessed by the neural network such as parallel processing, self-learning and self-adapting. It could approximate any nonlinear function with any precision. A very effective way is provided by the neural network to deal with complex control problems, such as nonlinear, multivariable and uncertain ones etc. Therefore, the neural network is widely used in many aspects: pattern recognition, system identification and control fields and so on.It is developed in the paper about the application of neural networks pattern recognition and system identification. With MATLAB 6.1 and Visual Basic 6.0 design platform and developing tool, for some application instances, implement modeling, simulation and systematic test tasks of the neural networks pattern recognition and system identification. The above research and instances indicate that the neural networks pattern recognition and system identification based on MATLAB have better application prospects.

How to Redesign Ergonomic Workstations, Using Neural Networks and the Rula Method in Catia V5

2014 ◽  
Vol 1036 ◽  
pp. 995-1000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Constantin Anghel ◽  
Nadia Belu ◽  
Nicoleta Rachieru
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
Artificial Neural Networks ◽  
Design Experiment ◽  
Feed Forward Neural Network ◽  
Feed Forward ◽  
Combined Application ◽  
Linear Relationships ◽  
The Neural Network ◽  
Non Linear

This paper presents the combined application of Artificial Neural Networks and the RULA method in the process of redesign ergonomic workstations.Artificial Neural Networks excel in gathering difficult non-linear relationships between the inputs and outputs of a system. We used, in this work, a feed forward neural network in order to ranking a workstation. The neural network is simulated with a simple simulator: SSNN. The design experiment presented in this paper was realized at University of Pitesti, at the Faculty of Mechanics and Technology, Technology and Management Department, using CATIA V5 software.

SCORING MODELING BASED ON NEURAL NETWORKS FOR DETERMINING A BANK BORROWER'S RATING

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (10) ◽  
pp. 54-62
Author(s):  
Oleksii VASYLIEV ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
Network Architecture ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
Activation Function ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Neural Network Architecture ◽  
Acceptable Accuracy ◽  
The Neural Network ◽  
Sigmoid Activation Function

The problem of applying neural networks to calculate ratings used in banking in the decision-making process on granting or not granting loans to borrowers is considered. The task is to determine the rating function of the borrower based on a set of statistical data on the effectiveness of loans provided by the bank. When constructing a regression model to calculate the rating function, it is necessary to know its general form. If so, the task is to calculate the parameters that are included in the expression for the rating function. In contrast to this approach, in the case of using neural networks, there is no need to specify the general form for the rating function. Instead, certain neural network architecture is chosen and parameters are calculated for it on the basis of statistical data. Importantly, the same neural network architecture can be used to process different sets of statistical data. The disadvantages of using neural networks include the need to calculate a large number of parameters. There is also no universal algorithm that would determine the optimal neural network architecture. As an example of the use of neural networks to determine the borrower's rating, a model system is considered, in which the borrower's rating is determined by a known non-analytical rating function. A neural network with two inner layers, which contain, respectively, three and two neurons and have a sigmoid activation function, is used for modeling. It is shown that the use of the neural network allows restoring the borrower's rating function with quite acceptable accuracy.

scholarly journals Discretization and machine learning approximation of BSDEs with a constraint on the Gains-process

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Idris Kharroubi ◽  
Thomas Lim ◽  
Xavier Warin
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Machine Learning ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
Differential Equations ◽  
Numerical Experiments ◽  
Optimization Problem ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
The Neural Network ◽  
Machine Learning Approach ◽  
Mesh Grid

AbstractWe study the approximation of backward stochastic differential equations (BSDEs for short) with a constraint on the gains process. We first discretize the constraint by applying a so-called facelift operator at times of a grid. We show that this discretely constrained BSDE converges to the continuously constrained one as the mesh grid converges to zero. We then focus on the approximation of the discretely constrained BSDE. For that we adopt a machine learning approach. We show that the facelift can be approximated by an optimization problem over a class of neural networks under constraints on the neural network and its derivative. We then derive an algorithm converging to the discretely constrained BSDE as the number of neurons goes to infinity. We end by numerical experiments.

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