Abstract:
Plug-in or add-on control is integral for high-performance control in modern precision systems. Despite the capability of greatly enhancing the steady-state performance, ...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
Plug-in or add-on control is integral for high-performance control in modern precision systems. Despite the capability of greatly enhancing the steady-state performance, add-on compensation can introduce output discontinuity and significant transient response. Motivated by the vast application and the practical importance of add-on control designs, this paper identifies and investigates how general nonsmoothness in signals transmits through linear control systems. We explain the jump of system states in the presence of nonsmooth inputs in add-on servo enhancement, and derive formulas to mathematically characterize the transmission of the nonsmoothness. The results are then applied to devise fast transient responses over the traditional choice of add-on design at the input of the plant. Application examples to a manufacturing control system are conducted, with simulation and experimental results that validate the developed theoretical tools.
Published in: IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology ( Volume: 26, Issue: 2, March 2018)
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Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA
Xu Chen received the bachelor’s degree from Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, in 2008, and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of California at Berkeley (UC Berkeley), Berkeley, CA, USA, in 2010 and 2013, respectively.
From 2013 to 2014, he was a Lecturer with UC Berkeley. In 2014, he joined as a Faculty Member of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Connecticut, S...Show More
Xu Chen received the bachelor’s degree from Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, in 2008, and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of California at Berkeley (UC Berkeley), Berkeley, CA, USA, in 2010 and 2013, respectively.
From 2013 to 2014, he was a Lecturer with UC Berkeley. In 2014, he joined as a Faculty Member of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Connecticut, S...View more

Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA
Tianyu Jiang received the B.S. degree from the University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China in 2014. He is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree with the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA.
His current research interests include the theory and practice of dynamic systems and controls with application to additive and advanced manufacturing.
Tianyu Jiang received the B.S. degree from the University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China in 2014. He is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree with the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA.
His current research interests include the theory and practice of dynamic systems and controls with application to additive and advanced manufacturing.View more

Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA
Xu Chen received the bachelor’s degree from Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, in 2008, and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of California at Berkeley (UC Berkeley), Berkeley, CA, USA, in 2010 and 2013, respectively.
From 2013 to 2014, he was a Lecturer with UC Berkeley. In 2014, he joined as a Faculty Member of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA. His current research interests include digital control, learning control, adaptive and optimal controls, with applications to advanced manufacturing, mechatronics, and precision engineering.
Dr. Chen was a recipient of the Young Investigator Award in 2014 ISCIE/ASME International Symposium on Flexible Automation and the 2012 Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Students Abroad.
Xu Chen received the bachelor’s degree from Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, in 2008, and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of California at Berkeley (UC Berkeley), Berkeley, CA, USA, in 2010 and 2013, respectively.
From 2013 to 2014, he was a Lecturer with UC Berkeley. In 2014, he joined as a Faculty Member of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA. His current research interests include digital control, learning control, adaptive and optimal controls, with applications to advanced manufacturing, mechatronics, and precision engineering.
Dr. Chen was a recipient of the Young Investigator Award in 2014 ISCIE/ASME International Symposium on Flexible Automation and the 2012 Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Students Abroad.View more

Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA
Tianyu Jiang received the B.S. degree from the University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China in 2014. He is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree with the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA.
His current research interests include the theory and practice of dynamic systems and controls with application to additive and advanced manufacturing.
Tianyu Jiang received the B.S. degree from the University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China in 2014. He is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree with the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, USA.
His current research interests include the theory and practice of dynamic systems and controls with application to additive and advanced manufacturing.View more