Proceedings Papers

ASME/Bath Fluid Power Symposium: Modeling and Analysis

Numerical Simulation of the Performance of the SC-89 Jet Impact System

Jiawang Chen, Kun Yin, Jianming Peng, Linyi Gu, Bo Zhou

DSCC 2009; 1-8https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2561

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View Articletitled, Numerical Simulation of the Performance of the SC-89 Jet Impact System

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Topics: Computational fluid dynamics , Computer simulation , Computer software , Cylinders , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Hammers , Optimization , Pistons

Second Order Polynomial Model for Fluid Dynamics in High Pressure

Juho-Pekka Karjalainen, Reijo Karjalainen, Kalevi Huhtala, Matti Vilenius

DSCC 2009; 9-15https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2564

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View Articletitled, Second Order Polynomial Model for Fluid Dynamics in High Pressure

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Topics: Fluid dynamics , High pressure (Physics) , Polynomials , Fluids , Bulk modulus , Density , Modeling , Speed of sound

Internal Leakage Diagnosis in Hydraulic Actuators Using Wavelet Transforms

Amin Yazdanpanah Goharrizi, Nariman Sepehri, Yan Wu

DSCC 2009; 17-23https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2635

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View Articletitled, Internal Leakage Diagnosis in Hydraulic Actuators Using Wavelet Transforms

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Topics: Hydraulic actuators , Leakage , Wavelet transforms , Actuators , Friction , Pressure , Signals , Damage , Discrete wavelet transforms , Valves

Fundamentals of Mass Conservative System Simulation in Fluid Power

Christian Riedel, Christian Stammen, H. Murrenhoff

DSCC 2009; 25-27https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2639

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View Articletitled, Fundamentals of Mass Conservative System Simulation in Fluid Power

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Topics: Fluids , Simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Cavitation , Differential equations , Dynamic systems , Multiphase flow , Particulate matter , Simulation results

Identification of the Input-Output Behavior of Hydraulic Two-Port Networks

Bernhard Manhartsgruber

DSCC 2009; 29-35https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2669

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View Articletitled, Identification of the Input-Output Behavior of Hydraulic Two-Port Networks

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Topics: Actuators , Approximation , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluid power systems , Frequency response , Hydraulic hose , Laminar flow , Modeling , Optimization , Pressure

A Novel Thermal Model for the Piston/Cylinder Interface of Piston Machines

Matteo Pelosi, Monika Ivantysynova

DSCC 2009; 37-44https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2782

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View Articletitled, A Novel Thermal Model for the Piston/Cylinder Interface of Piston Machines

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Topics: Cylinders , Machinery , Pistons , Temperature , Deformation , Energy dissipation , Flow (Dynamics) , Stress , Bearings , Film thickness

Human-in-the-Loop Systems

Stochastic Estimation of Multi-Variable Human Ankle Mechanical Impedance

Mohammad A. Rastgaar, Patrick Ho, Hyunglae Lee, Hermano Igo Krebs, Neville Hogan

DSCC 2009; 45-47https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2643

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View Articletitled, Stochastic Estimation of Multi-Variable Human Ankle Mechanical Impedance

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Topics: Mechanical impedance , Robots , Torque , Transfer functions

Lower Extremity Exoskeleton Reduces Back Forces in Lifting

Michael Wehner, David Rempel, Homayoon Kazerooni

DSCC 2009; 49-56https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2644

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View Articletitled, Lower Extremity Exoskeleton Reduces Back Forces in Lifting

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Topics: Exoskeleton devices , Muscle , Electromyography , Stress

Modeling of Biodynamic Feedthrough in Backhoe Operation

Heather C. Humphreys, Wayne J. Book, James D. Huggins

DSCC 2009; 57-64https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2646

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View Articletitled, Modeling of Biodynamic Feedthrough in Backhoe Operation

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Topics: Control systems , Feedback , Haptics , Modeling , Signals , Simulation , User interfaces

A General Framework for Control Systems Approach to Collaborative Human-Machine Systems

Yingzi Lin, Hua Cai

DSCC 2009; 65-72https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2661

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View Articletitled, A General Framework for Control Systems Approach to Collaborative Human-Machine Systems

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Topics: Control systems , Human-machine systems , Machinery , Collaboration , Decision making , Safety

Development of an Internet-Distributed Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation Platform for an Automotive Application

Tulga Ersal, Mark Brudnak, Ashwin Salvi, Jeffrey L. Stein, Zoran Filipi, Hosam K. Fathy

DSCC 2009; 73-80https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2709

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View Articletitled, Development of an Internet-Distributed Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation Platform for an Automotive Application

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Topics: Automotive industry , Hardware , Internet , Simulation , Stability , Transparency

Incorporating Operator States in Driver Assistance Systems Control

Jeffrey Breugelmans, Yingzi Lin, Hua Cai

DSCC 2009; 81-88https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2775

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View Articletitled, Incorporating Operator States in Driver Assistance Systems Control

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Topics: Collisions (Physics) , Dynamic systems , Errors , System efficiency

Biomedical Instrumentation and Control

A Hybrid Optimal Control Strategy for a Smart Prosthetic Hand

Cheng-Hung Chen, D. Subbaram Naidu, Alba Perez-Gracia, Marco P. Schoen

DSCC 2009; 89-96https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2507

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View Articletitled, A Hybrid Optimal Control Strategy for a Smart Prosthetic Hand

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Topics: Artificial limbs , Optimal control , Control equipment , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Engineering simulation , Errors , Feedback , Kinematics , Simulation

On the Geometric Characteristics of Cell Membrane Using Rotationally Oscillating Drill (Ros-Drill©)

Jhon Diaz, Mehdi Karzar Jeddi, Nejat Olgac, Tai-Hsi Fan, Ali Fuat Ergenc

DSCC 2009; 97-103https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2633

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View Articletitled, On the Geometric Characteristics of Cell Membrane Using Rotationally Oscillating Drill (Ros-Drill©)

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Topics: Cell membranes , Drills (Tools) , Membranes , Oscillations , Assisted reproductive technology , Computers , Deformation

Modeling and Control of the Oxygen Saturation in Neonatal Infants

Timothy Keim, Ramak Amjad, Roger Fales

DSCC 2009; 105-112https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2682

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View Articletitled, Modeling and Control of the Oxygen Saturation in Neonatal Infants

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Topics: Control modeling , Oxygen , Control equipment , Errors , Optimization , Respiratory system , Stability , Steady state

Modeling and Diagnostics of Heart Assist Devices

Taoufik Wassar, Hassene Jammoussi, Rafik Borji, Matthew A. Franchek, Ralph Metcalfe, Cedric Benkowski, Robert Benkowski, O. Howard Frazier, William E. Cohn, Egemen Tuzun, Steven M. Parnis

DSCC 2009; 113-120https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2701

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View Articletitled, Modeling and Diagnostics of Heart Assist Devices

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Topics: Artificial hearts , Energy consumption , Fluids , Hemorheology , Modeling , Ventricular assist devices

Wet Shape Memory Alloy Actuated Robotic Heart

Joel Ertel, Stephen Mascaro

DSCC 2009; 121-128https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2755

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View Articletitled, Wet Shape Memory Alloy Actuated Robotic Heart

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Topics: Robotics , Shape memory alloys , Design , Actuators , Fluids , Simulation , Biomimetics , Conceptual design , Engineering prototypes , Muscle

Analysis of Hybrid Electric/Thermofluidic Control for Wet Shape Memory Alloy Actuators

Leslie Flemming, Stephen Mascaro

DSCC 2009; 129-135https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2777

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View Articletitled, Analysis of Hybrid Electric/Thermofluidic Control for Wet Shape Memory Alloy Actuators

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Topics: Actuators , Shape memory alloys , Wire , Heating , Fluids , Heating and cooling , Computational fluid dynamics , Cooling , Engineering simulation , Forced convection

Adaptive Systems

Model-Free Adaptive On-Off Step Controller for Piezoelectric Micro-Robots

Bongsu Hahn, Kenn Oldham

DSCC 2009; 137-144https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2605

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View Articletitled, Model-Free Adaptive On-Off Step Controller for Piezoelectric Micro-Robots

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Topics: Control equipment , Robots , Energy consumption , Piezoelectric actuators , Robotics , Robustness , Servomechanisms , System dynamics

Adaptive Calibration and Control of Cascade Processes With Unknown Measurement Model and Actuator Dynamics and Its Application to Paper Manufacturing

Zeyu Liu, Perry Li

DSCC 2009; 145-151https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2625

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View Articletitled, Adaptive Calibration and Control of Cascade Processes With Unknown Measurement Model and Actuator Dynamics and Its Application to Paper Manufacturing

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Topics: Actuators , Calibration , Cascades (Fluid dynamics) , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Manufacturing

Active Vibration Cancellation for Tire Road Friction Estimation

Gurkan Erdogan, Lee Alexander, Rajesh Rajamani

DSCC 2009; 153-160https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2628

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View Articletitled, Active Vibration Cancellation for Tire Road Friction Estimation

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Topics: Friction , Roads , Tires , Vibration , Feedforward control , Vehicles , Algorithms , Signals , Accelerometers , Asphalt

Adaptive Robust Control for a Class of Nonlinear Uncertain System With Unknown Input Backlash

Jian Guo, Bin Yao, Jun Jiang, Qingwei Chen

DSCC 2009; 161-166https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2656

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View Articletitled, Adaptive Robust Control for a Class of Nonlinear Uncertain System With Unknown Input Backlash

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Topics: Robust control , Uncertain systems , Control equipment , Adaptive control , Algorithms , Engineering simulation , Errors , Nonlinear dynamical systems , Signals , Simulation

An Output Feedback Based Adaptive Robust Fault Tolerant Control Scheme for a Class of Nonlinear Systems

Shreekant Gayaka, Bin Yao

DSCC 2009; 167-174https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2740

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View Articletitled, An Output Feedback Based Adaptive Robust Fault Tolerant Control Scheme for a Class of Nonlinear Systems

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Topics: Feedback , Nonlinear systems , Actuators , Failure , Adaptive control , Aircraft , Control equipment , Modeling , Robustness , Simulation

Indirect Adaptive Robust Control of Uncertain Systems With Unknown Asymmetric Input Deadband Using a Smooth Inverse

Amit Mohanty, Bin Yao

DSCC 2009; 175-182https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2771

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View Articletitled, Indirect Adaptive Robust Control of Uncertain Systems With Unknown Asymmetric Input Deadband Using a Smooth Inverse

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Topics: Algorithms , Approximation , Condition monitoring , Control equipment , Design , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Errors , Nonlinear systems , Parameter estimation , Robust control

Mechatronics Applications

Dynamic Systems With SES Process for Vehicle Integration

Kevin Chang, Sung Kwon, Kasra Naghshineh

DSCC 2009; 183-186https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2503

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View Articletitled, Dynamic Systems With SES Process for Vehicle Integration

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Topics: Dynamic systems , Vehicles , Computer software , Electronic components , Electronics , Signals , Simulation , Simulation models , Physics , Risk

Target Tracking Using the Smooth Variable Structure Filter

Andrew Gadsden, Saeid Habibi

DSCC 2009; 187-193https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2632

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View Articletitled, Target Tracking Using the Smooth Variable Structure Filter

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Topics: Filters , Robustness , Algorithms , Kalman filters , Parameter estimation , Resilience , Stability

Sensing and Estimation on a Modular Testbed for Swarm Robotics

Gregory K. Fricke, Devendra P. Garg, Dejan Milutinovic´

DSCC 2009; 195-202https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2723

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View Articletitled, Sensing and Estimation on a Modular Testbed for Swarm Robotics

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Topics: Robotics , Robots , Algorithms , Computer simulation , Degrees of freedom , Robustness , Sensors

Crane Operation Using Hand-Motion and Machine Vision

Kelvin Chen Chih Peng, William Singhose, Jonathan Fonseca

DSCC 2009; 203-210https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2743

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View Articletitled, Crane Operation Using Hand-Motion and Machine Vision

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Topics: Cranes , Machinery , Oscillations , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Engineering simulation , Gantry cranes , Image processing , Matlab , Simulation

Design of a Small-Scale Prototype for a Stabilized Permanent Magnet Levitated Vehicle

Geoffrey A. Long, O. James Fiske, Brad E. Paden

DSCC 2009; 211-216https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2768

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View Articletitled, Design of a Small-Scale Prototype for a Stabilized Permanent Magnet Levitated Vehicle

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Topics: Design , Engineering prototypes , Permanent magnets , Vehicles , Levitation , Bifurcation , Control systems , Engines , Magnetic levitation , Motors

Quantitative Indicators of Simulator Motion Cue Quality

Nicola´s Ochoa Lleras, Carlos F. Rodri´guez

DSCC 2009; 217-224https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2778

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View Articletitled, Quantitative Indicators of Simulator Motion Cue Quality

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Topics: Algorithms , Control equipment , Errors , Sensors , Simulation , Vehicles

Control, Optimization and Identification of Advanced Automotive Systems

Discrete Partitioning and Coverage Control With Gossip Communication

Joseph W. Durham, Ruggero Carli, Paolo Frasca, Francesco Bullo

DSCC 2009; 225-232https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2593

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View Articletitled, Discrete Partitioning and Coverage Control With Gossip Communication

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Topics: Algorithms , Dynamic systems , Engineering simulation , Robotics , Simulation , Theoretical analysis

Electro-Thermal Battery Modeling and Identification for Automotive Applications

Yiran Hu, Benjamin J. Yurkovich, Stephen Yurkovich, Yann Guezennec

DSCC 2009; 233-240https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2610

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View Articletitled, Electro-Thermal Battery Modeling and Identification for Automotive Applications

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Topics: Automotive industry , Batteries , Modeling , Algorithms , Circuits , Data acquisition , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Iron , Temperature

Lithium Ion Dynamic Battery Pack Model and Simulation for Automotive Applications

Benjamin J. Yurkovich, Yann Guezennec

DSCC 2009; 241-248https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2613

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View Articletitled, Lithium Ion Dynamic Battery Pack Model and Simulation for Automotive Applications

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Topics: Automotive industry , Batteries , Lithium , Simulation , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Algorithms , Dynamic models , Dynamic response , Statistical distributions

Model Predictive Control as an Energy Management Strategy for Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Balaji Sampathnarayanan, Lorenzo Serrao, Simona Onori, Giorgio Rizzoni, Steve Yurkovich

DSCC 2009; 249-256https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2671

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View Articletitled, Model Predictive Control as an Energy Management Strategy for Hybrid Electric Vehicles

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Topics: Energy management , Hybrid electric vehicles , Predictive control , Algorithms , Dynamic programming , Cycles , Matlab , Optimal control , Optimization , Quadratic programming

Automotive Battery Prognostics Using Dual Extended Kalman Filter

Matteo Rubagotti, Simona Onori, Giorgio Rizzoni

DSCC 2009; 257-263https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2725

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View Articletitled, Automotive Battery Prognostics Using Dual Extended Kalman Filter

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Topics: Automotive batteries , Kalman filters , Service life (Equipment) , Batteries , Lead-acid batteries , Simulation results , Uncertainty

Optimality Assessment of Equivalent Consumption Minimization Strategy for PHEV Applications

Pinak Tulpule, Stephanie Stockar, Vincenzo Marano, Giorgio Rizzoni

DSCC 2009; 265-272https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2748

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View Articletitled, Optimality Assessment of Equivalent Consumption Minimization Strategy for PHEV Applications

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Topics: Algorithms , Batteries , Corporate average fuel economy , Cycles , Dynamic programming , Energy management , Engineering simulation , Fuel efficiency , Hybrid electric vehicles , Matlab

Powertrain Control

Combined Component Swapping Modularity for a VCT Engine Controller

Melih C¸akmakcı, A. Galip Ulsoy

DSCC 2009; 273-280https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2510

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View Articletitled, Combined Component Swapping Modularity for a VCT Engine Controller

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Topics: Control equipment , Engines , Design , Sensors , Actuators , Camshafts , Design methodology , Exhaust systems , Internal combustion engines , Oxygen

Optimal Control of Complex Air-Path Systems for Advanced Diesel Engines

Fengjun Yan, Benjamin Haber, Junmin Wang

DSCC 2009; 281-287https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2537

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View Articletitled, Optimal Control of Complex Air-Path Systems for Advanced Diesel Engines

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Topics: Diesel engines , Optimal control , Combustion , Control equipment , Engines , Exhaust gas recirculation , Homogeneous charge compression ignition engines , Diffusion (Physics) , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Low temperature

Pseudo-Causal Tracking Control of a Nonminimum Phase System

Pengfei Wang, M. Necip Sahinkaya, Sam Akehurst

DSCC 2009; 289-296https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2579

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View Articletitled, Pseudo-Causal Tracking Control of a Nonminimum Phase System

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Topics: Closed loop systems , Computer software , Control equipment , Delays , Electromagnetic induction , Engines , Feedback , Feedforward control , Hardware , Motors

Hybrid-Dynamic Modeling and Characterization of Mechanical Transmissions With Unidirectional Coupling

Hanz Richter, Rachel E. Maynard

DSCC 2009; 297-304https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2648

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View Articletitled, Hybrid-Dynamic Modeling and Characterization of Mechanical Transmissions With Unidirectional Coupling

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Topics: Mechanical drives , Modeling , Torque , Feedback , Friction , Helicopters , Hybrid electric vehicles , Inertia (Mechanics)

Variation-Based Transparency Analysis of an Internet-Distributed Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation Platform for Vehicle Powertrain Systems

Tulga Ersal, Mark Brudnak, Jeffrey L. Stein, Hosam K. Fathy

DSCC 2009; 305-312https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2711

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View Articletitled, Variation-Based Transparency Analysis of an Internet-Distributed Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation Platform for Vehicle Powertrain Systems

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Topics: Hardware , Internet , Simulation , Transparency , Vehicles

Hybrid Adaptive Friction Compensation of Indirect Drive Trains

Wenjie Chen, Kyoungchul Kong, Masayoshi Tomizuka

DSCC 2009; 313-320https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2736

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View Articletitled, Hybrid Adaptive Friction Compensation of Indirect Drive Trains

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Topics: Friction , Trains , Engines , Motors , Stress , Torque , Control equipment , Design , End effectors , Trajectories (Physics)

ASME/Bath Fluid Power Symposium: Modeling and Control

Effects of Remote Control on Usability of Hydraulic Excavator

Jarno Uusisalo, Kalevi Huhtala, Matti Vilenius

DSCC 2009; 321-328https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2539

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View Articletitled, Effects of Remote Control on Usability of Hydraulic Excavator

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Topics: Trenching machinery , Machinery , Project tasks , Feedback , Haptics , Soil

Modeling and Control of Interconnected Dimensionless Dynamic Systems

Scott Manwaring, Andrew Alleyne

DSCC 2009; 329-336https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2544

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View Articletitled, Modeling and Control of Interconnected Dimensionless Dynamic Systems

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Topics: Control modeling , Dynamic systems , Control equipment , Design , Dimensional analysis , Fluids , Simulation

Pressure Control for a Continuous Micro-Flow Seawater Hydraulic System

Jiwei Hou, Shilun Li, Ying Chen, Jiawang Chen

DSCC 2009; 337-343https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2602

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View Articletitled, Pressure Control for a Continuous Micro-Flow Seawater Hydraulic System

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Hydraulic drive systems , Pressure control , Seawater , Pressure , Temperature , Control equipment , Proportional valves , Fluids , Nozzles

Modal Control of an Electrohydrostatic Flight Simulator Motion System

Andrew R. Plummer, Paulo Serena Guinzio

DSCC 2009; 345-352https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2608

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View Articletitled, Modal Control of an Electrohydrostatic Flight Simulator Motion System

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Topics: Flight , Actuators , Control equipment , Valves , Dynamic response , Pumps , Servomotors , Simulation , Simulation results , Vibration

Experimental Evaluation of Two Bilateral Control Schemes Applied to a Tele-Operated Hydraulic Actuator

Kurosh Zarei-nia, Amin Yazdanpanah Goharrizi, Nariman Sepehri, Wai-keung Fung

DSCC 2009; 353-359https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2634

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View Articletitled, Experimental Evaluation of Two Bilateral Control Schemes Applied to a Tele-Operated Hydraulic Actuator

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Topics: Actuators , Manipulators , Design , Force feedback , Nonlinear dynamics , Reflection , Roads , Robots , Safety , Stiffness

Modeling and Control of a High Pressure Combined Air/Fuel Injection System

Chao Yong, Eric J. Barth

DSCC 2009; 361-368https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2769

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View Articletitled, Modeling and Control of a High Pressure Combined Air/Fuel Injection System

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Topics: Control modeling , Fuels , High pressure (Physics) , Valves , Combustion chambers , Compressors , Design , Engines , Flow (Dynamics) , Modeling

ASME/Bath Fluid Power Symposium: System Design

An Actively Controlled Hydraulic Carbody Centering System for the Lateral Suspensions of High Speed Trains

Giovanni Jacazio, Alberto Magnani, Laura Gastaldi, Gualtiero Balossini

DSCC 2009; 369-376https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2505

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View Articletitled, An Actively Controlled Hydraulic Carbody Centering System for the Lateral Suspensions of High Speed Trains

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Topics: Trains , Actuators , Adaptive control , Dimensions , Hydraulic actuators , Optimal control , Oscillations , Pneumatic systems , System dynamics

Digital Clay Force Observer Design and Shape Editing Concept

Cheng Shu Ngoo, Wayne J. Book

DSCC 2009; 377-379https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2583

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View Articletitled, Digital Clay Force Observer Design and Shape Editing Concept

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Topics: Design , Shapes , Engineering prototypes , Biomedicine , Fluids , Force feedback , Force sensors , Haptics , Military systems , Pressure

Noise Reduction by Means of Non-Uniform Placement of Pistons in a Fluid Power Machine

Liselott Ericson, Andreas Johansson, Jan-Ove Palmberg

DSCC 2009; 381-388https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2645

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View Articletitled, Noise Reduction by Means of Non-Uniform Placement of Pistons in a Fluid Power Machine

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Topics: Fluids , Machinery , Noise control , Pistons , Noise (Sound) , Transfer functions , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Pumps , Valves

Virtual Development Environment for Fluid Power Mechatronic Systems

Torsten Verkoyen, Rene´ von Dombrowski, Hubertus Murrenhoff

DSCC 2009; 389-395https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2654

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View Articletitled, Virtual Development Environment for Fluid Power Mechatronic Systems

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Topics: Fluids , Design , Engineering simulation , Failure , Hardware , Simulation , Simulation models

Reducing Piston Mass in a Free Piston Engine Compressor by Exploiting the Inertance of a Liquid Piston

Joel A. Willhite, Eric J. Barth

DSCC 2009; 397-402https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2730

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View Articletitled, Reducing Piston Mass in a Free Piston Engine Compressor by Exploiting the Inertance of a Liquid Piston

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Topics: Compressors , Piston engines , Pistons , Design , Dynamic models , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Valves , Combustion chambers , Geometry , Pumps

Optimal Efficiency-Power Relationship for an Air Motor-Compressor in an Energy Storage and Regeneration System

Caleb J. Sancken, Perry Y. Li

DSCC 2009; 403-410https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2749

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View Articletitled, Optimal Efficiency-Power Relationship for an Air Motor-Compressor in an Energy Storage and Regeneration System

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Topics: Compressors , Energy storage , Engines , Motors , Compressed air , Heat transfer , Secondary cells , Tradeoffs , Adiabatic processes (Thermodynamics) , Atmospheric pressure

Autonomous Systems

Control and Validation of Automated Lane Centering and Lane Changing Maneuver

Jin-Woo Lee, Bakhtiar Litkouhi

DSCC 2009; 411-417https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2529

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View Articletitled, Control and Validation of Automated Lane Centering and Lane Changing Maneuver

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Topics: Algorithms , Computation , Control algorithms , Control equipment , Control systems , Design , Displacement , Dynamic models , Errors , Industrial research

A Multiattribute Utility Approach to Target Assignment

Xi Chen, Ali E. Abbas, Dusˇan M. Stipanovic´

DSCC 2009; 419-425https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2594

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View Articletitled, A Multiattribute Utility Approach to Target Assignment

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Topics: Design , Feedback , Kinematics , Multi-agent systems , Sensitivity analysis , Simulation results

Autonomous Motion Control of a Wheel Loader

Reza Ghabcheloo, Mika Hyvo¨nen, Jarno Uusisalo, Otso Karhu, Juha Ja¨ra¨, Kalevi Huhtala

DSCC 2009; 427-434https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2653

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View Articletitled, Autonomous Motion Control of a Wheel Loader

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Topics: Motion control , Wheels , Algorithms , Calibration , Engineering prototypes , Graphical user interfaces , Hardware , Machinery , Navigation

Optimal Coordination of Mobile Sensor Networks Using Gaussian Processes

Yunfei Xu, Jongeun Choi

DSCC 2009; 435-442https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2677

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View Articletitled, Optimal Coordination of Mobile Sensor Networks Using Gaussian Processes

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Topics: Sensor networks , Errors , Navigation , Simulation results , Tradeoffs

Controlled Synchronization of Robotic Manipulators in the Task Space

YenChen Liu, Nikhil Chopra

DSCC 2009; 443-450https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2684

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View Articletitled, Controlled Synchronization of Robotic Manipulators in the Task Space

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Topics: Manipulators , Synchronization , Robots , Algorithms , Control algorithms , Trajectories (Physics) , Uncertainty

PWM Synchronization for Intelligent Agent Scarce Resource Auction

William Burke, David Auslander

DSCC 2009; 451-456https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2689

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View Articletitled, PWM Synchronization for Intelligent Agent Scarce Resource Auction

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Topics: Control equipment , HVAC equipment , Signals , Simulation , Synchronization

Control Applications

Control of Electric Motor Systems Considering Input/Output Saturation

Kyoungchul Kong, Helge C. Kniep, Masayoshi Tomizuka

DSCC 2009; 457-464https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2513

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View Articletitled, Control of Electric Motor Systems Considering Input/Output Saturation

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Topics: Electric motors , Control equipment , Design , Motors , Ball bearings , Control systems , Friction , Gears , Kalman filters , Resonance

Evaporator Superheat Regulation via Emulation of Semi-Active Flow Control

Matthew Elliott, Bryan P. Rasmussen

DSCC 2009; 465-472https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2520

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View Articletitled, Evaporator Superheat Regulation via Emulation of Semi-Active Flow Control

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Topics: Flow control , Valves , Actuators , Compression , Cooling systems , Design , Fatigue failure , Feedback , Microelectromechanical systems , Risk

Load-Predictive Temperature Control of an Air Conditioning and Refrigeration System

Bin Li, William Mohs, Andrew Alleyne

DSCC 2009; 473-479https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2678

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View Articletitled, Load-Predictive Temperature Control of an Air Conditioning and Refrigeration System

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Topics: Air conditioning , Refrigeration , Stress , Temperature control , Compressors , Control equipment , Doors , Cycles , Design , Dynamics (Mechanics)

A Flexonic Magnetic Car for Ferro-Structural Health Monitoring

Jiajie Guo, Kok-Meng Lee, Dapeng Zhu, Yang Wang

DSCC 2009; 481-487https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2732

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View Articletitled, A Flexonic Magnetic Car for Ferro-Structural Health Monitoring

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Topics: Accelerometers , Corners (Structural elements) , Design , Dimensions , Dynamic testing (Engineering) , Dynamic testing (Materials) , Modal analysis , Permanent magnets , Resolution (Optics) , Sensors

Bang-Bang Control of a Floating Oscillator

Richard T. O’Brien, Jr., Michael J. Robertson

DSCC 2009; 489-493https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2739

Abstract

View Articletitled, Bang-Bang Control of a Floating Oscillator

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Topics: Computer simulation , Control equipment , Robustness , Signals , Switches , Uncertainty

Timing Error Compensator Design for Self-Servowriting System in Hard Disk Drives

Feng Dan Dong, Masayoshi Tomizuka

DSCC 2009; 495-502https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2754

Abstract

View Articletitled, Timing Error Compensator Design for Self-Servowriting System in Hard Disk Drives

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Topics: Design , Disks , Errors , Filters , Feedforward control , Servomechanisms , Simulation results

Nonlinear Dynamics and Control

Observer-Based Control of Nonlinear Time-Delay Systems in Lower-Triangular Form

Salim Ibrir

DSCC 2009; 503-508https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2511

Abstract

View Articletitled, Observer-Based Control of Nonlinear Time-Delay Systems in Lower-Triangular Form

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Topics: Time delay systems , Delays , Control equipment , Dynamic systems , Feedback , Nonlinear systems

Gain Scheduling-Inspired Control for Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations

Antranik A. Siranosian, Miroslav Krstic, Andrey Smyshlyaev, Matt Bement

DSCC 2009; 509-516https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2532

Abstract

View Articletitled, Gain Scheduling-Inspired Control for Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations

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Topics: Partial differential equations , Gain scheduling , String , Closed loop systems , Damping , Design , Design methodology , Feedback , Shear (Mechanics) , Simulation results

Observer-Based Output Feedback Control of Nonlinear Systems Non-Affine in the Unmeasured States

Yannick Morel, Alexander Leonessa

DSCC 2009; 517-524https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2620

Abstract

View Articletitled, Observer-Based Output Feedback Control of Nonlinear Systems Non-Affine in the Unmeasured States

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Topics: Feedback , Nonlinear systems , Control algorithms , Separation (Technology) , Algorithms , Computer simulation , Signals , State feedback

On Internal Resonance of Nonlinear Nonuniform Beams

Dumitru I. Caruntu

DSCC 2009; 525-531https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2647

Abstract

View Articletitled, On Internal Resonance of Nonlinear Nonuniform Beams

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Topics: Resonance , Boundary-value problems , Cantilevers , Damping , Equations of motion , Excitation , Steady state , Vibration

Subharmonic Resonances of Piezoelectrically Actuated Microcantilevers

S. Nima Mahmoodi, Nader Jalili, Mehdi Ahmadian

DSCC 2009; 533-540https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2695

Abstract

View Articletitled, Subharmonic Resonances of Piezoelectrically Actuated Microcantilevers

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Topics: Microcantilevers , Resonance , Vibration , Atomic force microscopy , Biosensors , Equations of motion , Frequency response , Microactuators

Connectability-Based Controllability of Large Scale Nonlinear Dynamic Thermal Systems

Rahmat Shoureshi, Virdi Permana

DSCC 2009; 541-548https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2783

Abstract

View Articletitled, Connectability-Based Controllability of Large Scale Nonlinear Dynamic Thermal Systems

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Topics: Thermal systems , Lie algebras , Nonlinear systems , Heat exchangers

Mechatronics and Control for Nano Precision Motion

Direct Adaptive Disturbance Observer Design for Rejecting the Narrow-Band Disturbance With Unknown Frequency in Hard Disk Drives

Qixing Zheng, Masayoshi Tomizuka

DSCC 2009; 549-556https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2664

Abstract

View Articletitled, Direct Adaptive Disturbance Observer Design for Rejecting the Narrow-Band Disturbance With Unknown Frequency in Hard Disk Drives

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Topics: Design , Disks , Filters , Control equipment , Servomechanisms , Simulation

Identification in Iterative Learning Control: A Model Based, Iteration Varying Learning Filter for Precision Control

Benjamin T. Fine, Hoday Stearns, Masayoshi Tomizuka

DSCC 2009; 557-564https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2726

Abstract

View Articletitled, Identification in Iterative Learning Control: A Model Based, Iteration Varying Learning Filter for Precision Control

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Topics: Filters , Iterative learning control , Algorithms , System dynamics , Actuators , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Engineering prototypes , Feedforward control , Least squares approximations , Nonlinear systems

Design and Implementation of Dual-Stage Track-Following Control for Hard Disk Drives

Jianbin Nie, Roberto Horowitz

DSCC 2009; 565-572https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2756

Abstract

View Articletitled, Design and Implementation of Dual-Stage Track-Following Control for Hard Disk Drives

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Topics: Design , Disks , Control equipment , Servomechanisms , Displacement , Errors , Signals

Analysis and Control of Halbach Linear Motor for Nanopositioning

Yigang Wang, Kevin C. Chu, Tsu-Chin Tsao

DSCC 2009; 573-580https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2765

Abstract

View Articletitled, Analysis and Control of Halbach Linear Motor for Nanopositioning

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Topics: Linear motors , Sensors , Feedback , Servomechanisms , Air bearings , Alternating current (Electricity) , Computers , Engines , Errors , Motors

Adaptive Control for Deterministic Trajectory Tracking and Random Disturbance Rejection With Application to Nano-Precision Positioning of a Halbach Linear Motor

Yigang Wang, Kevin C. Chu, Tsu-Chin Tsao

DSCC 2009; 581-588https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2776

Abstract

View Articletitled, Adaptive Control for Deterministic Trajectory Tracking and Random Disturbance Rejection With Application to Nano-Precision Positioning of a Halbach Linear Motor

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Topics: Adaptive control , Linear motors , Trajectories (Physics) , Algorithms , Stability , Control equipment , Design , Finite impulse response filters , Signals

Optimal-Control Methods for Design of Two-Degree-Freedom Systems for Nanopositioning

C. Lee, S. Salapaka

DSCC 2009; 589-596https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2784

Abstract

View Articletitled, Optimal-Control Methods for Design of Two-Degree-Freedom Systems for Nanopositioning

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Topics: Design , Optimal control , Feedback , Robustness , Tradeoffs , Algebra , Control equipment , Feedforward control , Resolution (Optics)

Advanced Powertrain Control and Ground Vehicle Dynamics

Design of Observer-Based Feedback Control for Time-Delay Systems With Application to Automotive Powertrain Control

Sun Yi, Patrick W. Nelson, A. Galip Ulsoy

DSCC 2009; 597-604https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2590

Abstract

View Articletitled, Design of Observer-Based Feedback Control for Time-Delay Systems With Application to Automotive Powertrain Control

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Topics: Design , Feedback , Time delay systems , Control equipment , State feedback , Delays , Diesel engines , Dimensions , Eigenvalues , Emissions

Control of Selectable One-Way Clutch in GM Six-Speed Automatic Transmissions

Chunhao J. Lee, Farzad Samie, Chi-Kuan Kao

DSCC 2009; 605-609https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2624

Abstract

View Articletitled, Control of Selectable One-Way Clutch in GM Six-Speed Automatic Transmissions

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Topics: Braking , Design , Engines , Garages (Residential) , Gears , Hardware , Locks (Waterways) , Pressure , Shorelines , Torque

A Closed-Loop Strategy of Active Differential Clutch Control

Vladimir Ivanovic´, Josˇko Deur, Matthew Hancock, Francis Assadian

DSCC 2009; 611-618https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2668

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Closed-Loop Strategy of Active Differential Clutch Control

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Topics: Algorithms , Control equipment , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Engines , Motors , Position control , Wear

A Novel Automotive Transmission Clutch Control Mechanism

Mohd Azrin Mohd Zulkefli, Xingyong Song, Zongxuan Sun, Hsu-Chiang Miao

DSCC 2009; 619-626https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2713

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Novel Automotive Transmission Clutch Control Mechanism

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Topics: Automotive transmissions , Feedback , Pressure , Sensors , Corporate average fuel economy , Design , Dynamic models , Engineering simulation , Fuel efficiency , Robustness

A Novel Pressure Control Mechanism for Common Rail Fuel Injection Systems

Vivek Kumar Gupta, Zhen Zhang, Zongxuan Sun

DSCC 2009; 627-634https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2714

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Novel Pressure Control Mechanism for Common Rail Fuel Injection Systems

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Topics: Common rail fuel injectors , Fuels , Pressure control , Pressure , Rails , Fluctuations (Physics) , Actuators , Control equipment , Design , Dynamics (Mechanics)

Multiscale Terrain Characterization Using Fourier and Wavelet Transforms for Unmanned Ground Vehicles

Jeremy J. Dawkins, David M. Bevly, Robert L. Jackson

DSCC 2009; 635-642https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2718

Abstract

View Articletitled, Multiscale Terrain Characterization Using Fourier and Wavelet Transforms for Unmanned Ground Vehicles

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Topics: Vehicles , Wavelet transforms , Fourier transforms , Degrees of freedom , Fractals , Spectral energy distribution , Surface roughness

ASME/Bath Fluid Power Symposium: Advanced Control

Accurate Decoupled Linear Modeling for Robust H_∞ Control of Multi Axis Shaking Tables

Ali Ghorashi, Andrew R. Plummer, Kevin A. Edge, Patrick S. Keogh

DSCC 2009; 643-650https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2559

Abstract

View Articletitled, Accurate Decoupled Linear Modeling for Robust <em>H</em>_∞ Control of Multi Axis Shaking Tables

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Topics: Modeling , Control equipment , Design , Dynamic analysis , Errors , Parameter estimation , Servomechanisms , Simulation , Uncertainty

Inner-Loop Control for Electro-Hydraulic (EHA) Actuation Systems

Mohammed A. El Sayed, Saeid Habibi

DSCC 2009; 651-658https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2586

Abstract

View Articletitled, Inner-Loop Control for Electro-Hydraulic (EHA) Actuation Systems

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Topics: Actuators , Engines , Feedback , Friction , Hydrostatics , Motors , Piping systems , Pressure drop , Pumps , Simulation results

Adaptive Robust Control of Hydraulic Robots With Recursive Least Squares

Longke Wang, Wayne J. Book, James D. Huggins

DSCC 2009; 659-666https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2599

Abstract

View Articletitled, Adaptive Robust Control of Hydraulic Robots With Recursive Least Squares

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Topics: Robots , Robust control , Algorithms , Control algorithms , Design , Noise (Sound) , Robustness , Trajectories (Physics)

Analysis and Control Design of a Hydro-Mechanical Hydraulic Hybrid Passenger Vehicle

Teck Ping Sim, Perry Y. Li

DSCC 2009; 667-674https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2616

Abstract

View Articletitled, Analysis and Control Design of a Hydro-Mechanical Hydraulic Hybrid Passenger Vehicle

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Topics: Design , Vehicles , Control systems , Dynamic analysis , Engines , Gears , Hydraulic drive systems , Storage , Torque control , Trains

Modeling and Robust Discrete-Time Sliding Mode Control Design for a Fluid Power Electrohydraulic Actuator (EHA) System

Yang Lin, Yang Shi, Richard Burton

DSCC 2009; 675-682https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2622

Abstract

View Articletitled, Modeling and Robust Discrete-Time Sliding Mode Control Design for a Fluid Power Electrohydraulic Actuator (EHA) System

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Topics: Actuators , Design , Fluids , Modeling , Sliding mode control , Friction , Control equipment , Uncertainty , Simulation , Dynamic models

State Estimator Based Feedback Control for a Metering Poppet Valve System

Chang Li, Roger Fales

DSCC 2009; 683-690https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2683

Abstract

View Articletitled, State Estimator Based Feedback Control for a Metering Poppet Valve System

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Topics: Feedback , Valves , Control equipment , Design , Hydraulic flow , Kalman filters , Robustness , Signals , Simulation results

Cooperative Control and Agent-Based Systems

A Lyapunov Treatment of Swarm Coordination Under Conflict

Paul McCullough, Mark Bacon, Nejat Olgac, Daniel A. Sierra

DSCC 2009; 691-698https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2509

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Lyapunov Treatment of Swarm Coordination Under Conflict

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Modeling , Stability

Distributed Control of Two Dimensional Vehicular Formations: Stability Margin Improvement by Mistuning

He Hao, Prabir Barooah, Prashant G. Mehta

DSCC 2009; 699-706https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2601

Abstract

View Articletitled, Distributed Control of Two Dimensional Vehicular Formations: Stability Margin Improvement by Mistuning

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Topics: Stability , Vehicles , Eigenvalues , Computation , Design , Partial differential equations , Separation (Technology) , Velocity measurement

Output Synchronization for Teleoperation of Wheel Mobile Robot

Patrick Miller, Leng-Feng Lee, Venkat Krovi

DSCC 2009; 707-714https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2637

Abstract

View Articletitled, Output Synchronization for Teleoperation of Wheel Mobile Robot

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Topics: Mobile robots , Synchronization , Wheels , Control equipment , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Batteries , Engineering simulation , Haptics , Hardware , Robotics

Combinatorial Motion Planning for a Dubins Vehicle With Precedence Constraints

Paul Oberlin, Sivakumar Rathinam, Swaroop Darbha

DSCC 2009; 715-722https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2720

Abstract

View Articletitled, Combinatorial Motion Planning for a Dubins Vehicle With Precedence Constraints

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Topics: Path planning , Vehicles , Unmanned aerial vehicles , Algorithms , Wings , Dynamic programming , Fuels

Spatial Detection of Areas of Abrupt Change by Robotic Networks

Hanqiao Gao, Jorge Corte´s

DSCC 2009; 723-730https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2760

Abstract

View Articletitled, Spatial Detection of Areas of Abrupt Change by Robotic Networks

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Topics: Robotics , Algorithms , Design , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Engineering simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Sensor networks , Sensors , Simulation

Limitations of Employing Undirected Information Flow Graphs for the Maintenance of Rigid Vehicular Formations

Swaroop Darbha, Prabhakar R. Pagilla

DSCC 2009; 731-738https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2767

Abstract

View Articletitled, Limitations of Employing Undirected Information Flow Graphs for the Maintenance of Rigid Vehicular Formations

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Maintenance , Vehicles , Transfer functions , Control equipment , Errors , Fault tolerance , Kinematics

Robotic Systems

Tracking Control for Nonholonomic Wheeled Mobile Robot With Wheel Slip Dynamics

Yu Tian, Shahrul Naim Sidek, Nilanjan Sarkar

DSCC 2009; 739-746https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2569

Abstract

View Articletitled, Tracking Control for Nonholonomic Wheeled Mobile Robot With Wheel Slip Dynamics

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Mobile robots , Tracking control , Wheels , Traction , Dynamic systems , Robots , Simulation results , Trajectories (Physics)

Synthetic Wheel Prismatic Joint Biped With Torso

Louis L. Flynn, Rouhollah Jafari, Ranjan Mukherjee

DSCC 2009; 747-754https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2582

Abstract

View Articletitled, Synthetic Wheel Prismatic Joint Biped With Torso

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Topics: Wheels , Robots , Design , Actuators , Control equipment , Equations of motion , Hardware , Torque control

Optimal Control of a Magnetically Suspended Under Actuated Robot for Swing-Up Motion

Anirban Mazumdar, H. Harry Asada

DSCC 2009; 755-762https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2591

Abstract

View Articletitled, Optimal Control of a Magnetically Suspended Under Actuated Robot for Swing-Up Motion

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Topics: Optimal control , Robots , Design , Trajectories (Physics) , Boundary-value problems , Control systems , Equations of motion , Failure , Magnetic fields , Permanent magnets

A Simulation Study of a Reduced-Gravity Simulator for Simulating Human Jumping and Walking in a Reduced-Gravity Environment

Qi Lu, Jesse McAvoy, Ou Ma

DSCC 2009; 763-770https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2629

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Simulation Study of a Reduced-Gravity Simulator for Simulating Human Jumping and Walking in a Reduced-Gravity Environment

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Topics: Gravity (Force) , Simulation , Astronauts , Computer simulation , Degrees of freedom , Dynamic response , Dynamic systems , Safety , Simulation results , Springs

Dynamics Analysis and Control Method of a Novel Spherical Robot

Hanxu Sun, Yili Zheng, Qingxuan Jia

DSCC 2009; 771-776https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2676

Abstract

View Articletitled, Dynamics Analysis and Control Method of a Novel Spherical Robot

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Robots , Control equipment , Flywheels , Dynamic models , Dynamic stability , Mechanical structures

Adaptive Disturbance Cancellation for Indirect Drive Robots Using Joint Sensing Information

Cheng-Huei Han, Masayoshi Tomizuka

DSCC 2009; 777-783https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2762

Abstract

View Articletitled, Adaptive Disturbance Cancellation for Indirect Drive Robots Using Joint Sensing Information

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Topics: Robots , Stress , Errors , Vibration , Gears , Oscillations , Real-time control , Robotics , Signals , Transients (Dynamics)

Recent Advances in Modeling and Control of LPV Systems and Applications

LPV-Based-Method Aiming at a Win-Win Situation for Analytical Control Theories and Intelligent Optimization Methodologies

Kazuhiko Hiramoto

DSCC 2009; 785-791https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2547

Abstract

View Articletitled, LPV-Based-Method Aiming at a Win-Win Situation for Analytical Control Theories and Intelligent Optimization Methodologies

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Topics: Optimization , Gain scheduling , Control equipment , Feedback , Closed loop systems , Collaborative control , Control systems , Design , Genetic algorithms , Simulation

Control-Oriented Modeling of a Solid-Oxide Fuel Cell Stack Using an LPV Model Structure

Borhan M. Sanandaji, Tyrone L. Vincent, Andrew Colclasure, Robert J. Kee

DSCC 2009; 793-800https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2614

Abstract

View Articletitled, Control-Oriented Modeling of a Solid-Oxide Fuel Cell Stack Using an LPV Model Structure

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Topics: Modeling , Solid oxide fuel cells , Fuels , Control systems , Damage , Dynamic models , Fuel cells , Predictive control , Signals , Stress

Decentralized LPV Gain-Scheduled PD Control of a Robotic Manipulator

H. Abbas, S. M. Hashemi, H. Werner

DSCC 2009; 801-808https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2651

Abstract

View Articletitled, Decentralized LPV Gain-Scheduled PD Control of a Robotic Manipulator

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Topics: Manipulators , Control equipment , Design , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Control modeling , Noise (Sound) , Torque control

Parameter Varying Control of an Electrostatic MEMS Actuator

Farzad A. Shirazi, Javad Mohammadpour, Karolos M. Grigoriadis

DSCC 2009; 809-816https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2663

Abstract

View Articletitled, Parameter Varying Control of an Electrostatic MEMS Actuator

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Topics: Actuators , Microelectromechanical systems , Control equipment , Design , Deflection , Simulation results , Stability , State feedback , Steady state , System dynamics

Anti-Windup LPV Control of Magneto-Rheological Dampers

Mona Meisami-Azad, Javad Mohammadpour, Karolos M. Grigoriadis

DSCC 2009; 817-824https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2733

Abstract

View Articletitled, Anti-Windup LPV Control of Magneto-Rheological Dampers

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Topics: Dampers , Rheology , Actuators , Design methodology , Closed loop systems , Control equipment , Design , Signals , Simulation results

An LPV Approach to Obstacle-Sensitive Trajectory Regulation

Mazen Farhood, Eric Feron

DSCC 2009; 825-832https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2772

Abstract

View Articletitled, An LPV Approach to Obstacle-Sensitive Trajectory Regulation

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Topics: Algorithms , Construction , Control equipment , Design , Stability , Trajectories (Physics) , Vehicles

ASME/Bath Fluid Power Symposium: Applications

An Autonomous Pneumotronic System for Enhancing the Braking Capability of Long Freight Trains

Giovanni Jacazio, Laura Gastaldi

DSCC 2009; 833-840https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2515

Abstract

View Articletitled, An Autonomous Pneumotronic System for Enhancing the Braking Capability of Long Freight Trains

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Topics: Braking , Trains , Signals , Brakes , Valves , Delays , Pressure , Transmission lines , Vehicles

Experimental Investigation Into Improved Wrapper Control of Hot Strip Steel Rolling Mill Downcoilers

D. Ll. Davies, J. Watton, Y. Xue, G. A. Williams

DSCC 2009; 841-845https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2517

Abstract

View Articletitled, Experimental Investigation Into Improved Wrapper Control of Hot Strip Steel Rolling Mill Downcoilers

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Topics: Rolling mills , Steel , Strips , Design , Developing nations , Hot rolling , Manufacturing , Position control

Energy Efficient Fluid Power in Autonomous Legged Robotics

Emanuele Guglielmino, Claudio Semini, Yousheng Yang, Darwin Caldwell, Helmut Kogler, Rudolf Scheidl

DSCC 2009; 847-854https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2522

Abstract

View Articletitled, Energy Efficient Fluid Power in Autonomous Legged Robotics

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Topics: Fluids , Robotics , Energy efficiency , Biomimetics , Robots , Design , Hydraulic drive systems , Power density , Simulation , Valves

Hybrid Control of a Pneumatic Gantry Robot for Contour Tracking: Proportional Pressure Versus Proportional Flow Control

Mohammed Abu-Mallouh, Brian Surgenor, Sasan Taghizadeh

DSCC 2009; 855-862https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2665

Abstract

View Articletitled, Hybrid Control of a Pneumatic Gantry Robot for Contour Tracking: Proportional Pressure Versus Proportional Flow Control

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Topics: Flow control , Hybrid control , Pressure , Robots , Valves , Design , Artificial neural networks , Control equipment , Coulombs , Friction

Passive Bilateral Tele-Operation and Human Power Amplification With Pneumatic Actuators

Venkat Durbha, Perry Y. Li

DSCC 2009; 863-870https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2751

Abstract

View Articletitled, Passive Bilateral Tele-Operation and Human Power Amplification With Pneumatic Actuators

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Topics: Pneumatic actuators , Actuators , Errors , Heat transfer , Adiabatic processes (Thermodynamics) , Control equipment , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Force sensors , Modeling , Reflection

Effect of Installed Hydraulic Corner Power on the Energy Consumption and Performance of Multi-Actuator Displacement Controlled Mobile Machines

Joshua Zimmerman, Monika Ivantysynova

DSCC 2009; 871-878https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2009-2781

Abstract

View Articletitled, Effect of Installed Hydraulic Corner Power on the Energy Consumption and Performance of Multi-Actuator Displacement Controlled Mobile Machines

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Topics: Actuators , Corners (Structural elements) , Displacement , Energy consumption , Machinery , Valves , Hydraulic drive systems , Pumps , Trenching machinery