scholarly journals Freeway Traffic Congestion Reduction and Environment Regulation via Model Predictive Control

Algorithms ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 220 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Chen ◽  
Yuxuan Yu ◽  
Qi Guo

This paper proposes a model predictive control method based on dynamic multi-objective optimization algorithms (MPC_CPDMO-NSGA-II) for reducing freeway congestion and relieving environment impact simultaneously. A new dynamic multi-objective optimization algorithm based on clustering and prediction with NSGA-II (CPDMO-NSGA-II) is proposed. The proposed CPDMO-NSGA-II algorithm is used to realize on-line optimization at each control step in model predictive control. The performance indicators considered in model predictive control consists of total time spent, total travel distance, total emissions and total fuel consumption. Then TOPSIS method is adopted to select an optimal solution from Pareto front obtained from MPC_CPDMO-NSGA-II algorithm and is applied to the VISSIM environment. The control strategies are variable speed limit (VSL) and ramp metering (RM). In order to verify the performance of the proposed algorithm, the proposed algorithm is tested under the simulation environment originated from a real freeway network in Shanghai with one on-ramp. The result is compared with fixed speed limit strategy and single optimization method respectively. Simulation results show that it can effectively alleviate traffic congestion, reduce emissions and fuel consumption, as compared with fixed speed limit strategy and classical model predictive control method based on single optimization method.


2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (23) ◽  
pp. 6728 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhang ◽  
Huang ◽  
Liu ◽  
Li

High-efficiency taxiing for safe operations is needed by all types of aircraft in busy airports to reduce congestion and lessen fuel consumption and carbon emissions. This task is a challenge in the operation and control of the airport’s surface. Previous studies on the optimization of aircraft taxiing on airport surfaces have rarely integrated waiting constraints on the taxiway into the multi-objective optimization of taxiing time and fuel emissions. Such studies also rarely combine changes to the airport’s environment (such as airport elevation, field pressure, temperature, etc.) with the multi-objective optimization of aircraft surface taxiing. In this study, a multi-objective optimization method for aircraft taxiing on an airport surface based on the airport’s environment and traffic conflicts is proposed. This study aims to achieve a Pareto optimized taxiing scheme in terms of taxiing time, fuel consumption, and pollutant emissions. This research has the following contents: (1) Previous calculations of aircraft taxiing pathways on the airport’s surface have been based on unimpeded aircraft taxiing. Waiting on the taxiway is excluded from the multi-objective optimization of taxiing time and fuel emissions. In this study, the waiting points were selected, and the speed curve was optimized. A multi-objective optimization scheme under aircraft taxiing obstacles was thus established. (2) On this basis, the fuel flow of different aircraft engines was modified with consideration to the aforementioned environmental airport differences, and a multi-objective optimization scheme for aircraft taxiing under different operating environments was also established. (3) A multi-objective optimization of the taxiing time and fuel consumption of different aircraft types was realized by acquiring their parameters and fuel consumption indexes. A case study based on the Shanghai Pudong International Airport was also performed in the present study. The taxiway from the 35R runway to the 551# stand in the Shanghai Pudong International Airport was optimized by the non-dominant sorting genetic algorithm II (NSGA-II). The taxiing time, fuel consumption, and pollutant emissions at this airport were compared with those of the Kunming Changshui International Airport and Lhasa Gonggar International Airport, which have different airport environments. Our research conclusions will provide the operations and control departments of airports a reference to determine optimal taxiing schemes.



2007 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 351-361 ◽  
Author(s):  
Willy Wojsznis ◽  
Ashish Mehta ◽  
Peter Wojsznis ◽  
Dirk Thiele ◽  
Terry Blevins


Author(s):  
Jie Chen ◽  
Guangqiang Wu

Abstract Since impeller shape has great influence on hydraulic performance of a torque converter, a multi-objective optimization method based on non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm II (NSGA-II) has been used to redesign the impeller geometry. Radial basis function (RBF) is attempted to establish the surrogate models for performance responses in impeller design. A sophisticated automotive torque converter case is exemplified, which demonstrates that RBF provides a better surrogate accuracy and NSGA-II is more effective than the other methods studied. To verify the optimization results, the complete numerical characteristic curves of the torque converter with the optimized impeller are compared to the validated numerical characteristic curves of the initial torque converter. The numerical results show that the stall torque ratio and peak efficiency are increased by 3.18% and 1.4%, respectively. The results indicate a reasonable improvement in the optimal design of torque converter impeller and a higher performance using the NSGA-II method.



Water ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 1898 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nay Myo Lin ◽  
Xin Tian ◽  
Martine Rutten ◽  
Edo Abraham ◽  
José M. Maestre ◽  
...  

This paper presents an extended Model Predictive Control scheme called Multi-objective Model Predictive Control (MOMPC) for real-time operation of a multi-reservoir system. The MOMPC approach incorporates the non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm II (NSGA-II), multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) and the receding horizon principle to solve a multi-objective reservoir operation problem in real time. In this study, a water system is simulated using the De Saint Venant equations and the structure flow equations. For solving multi-objective optimization, NSGA-II is used to find the Pareto-optimal solutions for the conflicting objectives and a control decision is made based on multiple criteria. Application is made to an existing reservoir system in the Sittaung river basin in Myanmar, where the optimal operation is required to compromise the three operational objectives. The control objectives are to minimize the storage deviations in the reservoirs, to minimize flood risks at a downstream vulnerable place and to maximize hydropower generation. After finding a set of candidate solutions, a couple of decision rules are used to access the overall performance of the system. In addition, the effect of the different decision-making methods is discussed. The results show that the MOMPC approach is applicable to support the decision-makers in real-time operation of a multi-reservoir system.



Sensors ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (14) ◽  
pp. 3065 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ying Liu ◽  
Qingsha S. Cheng ◽  
Slawomir Koziel

In this article, a generalized sequential domain patching (GSDP) method for efficient multi-objective optimization based on electromagnetics (EM) simulation is proposed. The GSDP method allowing fast searching for Pareto fronts for two and three objectives is elaborated in detail in this paper. The GSDP method is compared with the NSGA-II method using multi-objective problems in the DTLZ series, and the results show the GSDP method saved computational cost by more than 85% compared to NSGA-II method. A diversity comparison indicator (DCI) is used to evaluate approximate Pareto fronts. The comparison results show the diversity performance of GSDP is better than that of NSGA-II in most cases. We demonstrate the proposed GSDP method using a practical multi-objective design example of EM-based UWB antenna for IoT applications.



2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
pp. 782-793 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mansour Ataei ◽  
Ehsan Asadi ◽  
Avesta Goodarzi ◽  
Amir Khajepour ◽  
Mir Behrad Khamesee

This paper reports work on the optimization and performance evaluation of a hybrid electromagnetic suspension system equipped with a hybrid electromagnetic damper. The hybrid damper is configured to operate with hydraulic and electromagnetic components. The hydraulic component produces a large fail-safe baseline damping force, while the electromagnetic component adds energy regeneration and adaptability to the suspension. For analyzing the system, the electromagnetic component was modeled and integrated into a 2DOF quarter-car model. Three criteria were considered for evaluating the performance of the suspension system: ride comfort, road holding and regenerated power. Using the genetic algorithm multi-objective optimization (NSGA-II), the suspension design was optimized to improve the performance of the vehicle with respect to the selected criteria. The multi-objective optimization method provided a set of solutions called Pareto front in which all solutions are equally good and the selection of each one depends on conditions and needs. Among the given solutions in the Pareto front, a small number of cases, with different design purposes, were selected. The performances of the selected designs were compared with two reference systems: a conventional and a nonoptimized hybrid suspension system. The results show that the ride comfort and road holding qualities of the optimized hybrid system are improved, and the regenerated power is considerably increased.





2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 1646 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Fu ◽  
Haikuo Yuan ◽  
Depeng Zhang ◽  
Zhi Chen ◽  
Luquan Ren

Corn was frozen at harvest time in high-latitude areas, when corn kernel is wetter and more easily broken. When frozen corn was threshed and separated by the longitudinal axial threshing cylinder of a combine harvester, it caused a significantly high kernel damage rate and loss rate. The process parameters of threshing cylinder were optimized using RSM (response surface method) and NSGA-II (Non-Dominated Sorted Genetic Algorithm-II). The drum speed (Ds), feed rate (Fr) and concave clearance (Cc) were determined as the optimized process parameters. The loss rate (Lr) and damage rate (Dr) were indicators of operational performance. The RSM was used to establish a mathematical model between process parameters and indicators. With an elite strategy, NSGA-II was used for multi-objective optimization to obtain the optimal operational performance of the threshing cylinder. Overall, when the drum speed was selected as 384.1 rpm, the feed rate as 8.6 kg/s and the concave clearance as 40.5 mm, according to the requirement of corn harvest, the best operational performance of the longitudinal axial threshing cylinder on frozen corn was obtained. The Lr was 1.98% and the Dr was 3.49%. This result indicated that the applicability of the optimal process parameters and the optimization method of combining NSGA-II and RSM was effective for determining the optimal process parameters. This will provide an optimization method for synchronously reducing the loss rate and damage rate of grain harvesters.



2016 ◽  
Vol 111 ◽  
pp. 131-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabrizio Ascione ◽  
Nicola Bianco ◽  
Claudio De Stasio ◽  
Gerardo Maria Mauro ◽  
Giuseppe Peter Vanoli


2014 ◽  
Vol 1070-1072 ◽  
pp. 1384-1390
Author(s):  
Yan Zhang ◽  
Tao Zhang ◽  
Bo Guo ◽  
Yong Chao Cai

Microgrid has been considered as a new green and reliable power system technique, especially for remote regions. In recent years, there is a steady increasing in studying optimal microgrid deploying and operation strategies. Multi-objective optimization is the most interesting approach for resolving these issues. The multi-objective optimization includes energy operation cost and emission pollutant cost. Potential benefits of using model predictive control (MPC) strategy for multi-objective dispatch problem in microgrid with fluctuant energy resources, such as solar, wind and alike are also presented by comparing with the strategy of day-ahead programming strategy and normal strategy with no battery energy storage. Simulation results show that the proposed model in this paper could reflect the actual characteristics of microgrid more precisely.



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