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Volume 3: Industrial Applications; Modeling for Oil and Gas, Control and Validation, Estimation, and Control of Automotive Systems; Multi-Agent and Networked Systems; Control System Design; Physical Human-Robot Interaction; Rehabilitation Robotics; Sensing and Actuation for Control; Biomedical Systems; Time Delay Systems and Stability; Unmanned Ground and Surface Robotics; Vehicle Motion Controls; Vibration Analysis and Isolation; Vibration and Control for Energy Harvesting; Wind Energy

Industrial Applications

An Initial Comparison of Energy Use Between Crane Control Methods

Joshua Vaughan

DSCC 2014; V003T28A001https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6285

View Articletitled, An Initial Comparison of Energy Use Between Crane Control Methods

Topics: Cranes , Energy consumption , Oscillations , Control equipment , Feedback , Vibration , Vibration control

Dynamics and Control of Dual-Hoist Cranes Moving Triangular Payloads

Alexander S. Miller, Padma Sarvepalli, William Singhose

DSCC 2014; V003T28A002https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6288

View Articletitled, Dynamics and Control of Dual-Hoist Cranes Moving Triangular Payloads

Topics: Cranes , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Hoists , Dynamic response , Engineering simulation , Gantry cranes , Shapes , Simulation

The Effect of Operator Orientation in Crane Control

Arto Kivila, William Singhose

DSCC 2014; V003T28A003https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6319

View Articletitled, The Effect of Operator Orientation in Crane Control

Topics: Cranes

Design of Delay Independent State Feedback Control for Roll-to-Roll Printing Applications

Aravind Seshadri, Prabhakar R. Pagilla

DSCC 2014; V003T28A004https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6333

View Articletitled, Design of Delay Independent State Feedback Control for Roll-to-Roll Printing Applications

Topics: Delays , Design , Printing , State feedback , Control equipment , Dynamics (Mechanics)

Simple Near-Realtime Crane Workspace Mapping Using Machine Vision

M. Sazzad Rahman, Joshua Vaughan

DSCC 2014; V003T28A005https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6342

View Articletitled, Simple Near-Realtime Crane Workspace Mapping Using Machine Vision

Topics: Cranes , Machinery , Accidents , Collisions (Physics) , Errors , Gantry cranes , Oscillations

Modeling for Oil and Gas Applications

Dynamic Modeling of Bottomhole Assembly

Madhu Vadali, Zhijie Sun, Yuzhen Xue, Jason Dykstra

DSCC 2014; V003T37A001https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-5927

View Articletitled, Dynamic Modeling of Bottomhole Assembly

Topics: Dynamic modeling , Manufacturing , Drilling , Dynamic models , Stick-slip , Vibration , Whirls , Boundary-value problems , Control systems , Delays

Nonlinear Moving Horizon Observer for Estimation of States and Parameters in Under-Balanced Drilling Operations

Amirhossein Nikoofard, Tor Arne Johansen, Glenn-Ole Kaasa

DSCC 2014; V003T37A002https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6074

View Articletitled, Nonlinear Moving Horizon Observer for Estimation of States and Parameters in Under-Balanced Drilling Operations

Topics: Drilling , Reservoirs , Algorithms , Kalman filters , Pressure , Annulus , Engineering simulation , Noise (Sound) , Petroleum , Simulation

Control-Oriented Drift-Flux Modeling of Single and Two-Phase Flow for Drilling

Ulf Jakob F. Aarsnes, Florent Di Meglio, Steinar Evje, Ole Morten Aamo

DSCC 2014; V003T37A003https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6121

View Articletitled, Control-Oriented Drift-Flux Modeling of Single and Two-Phase Flow for Drilling

Topics: Drilling , Modeling , Two-phase flow , Flow (Dynamics) , Pipes , Slug flows , Steady state

Drillstring Vibration Observation, Modeling and Prevention in the Oil and Gas Industry

Roman J. Shor, Mitch Pryor, Eric van Oort

DSCC 2014; V003T37A004https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6147

View Articletitled, Drillstring Vibration Observation, Modeling and Prevention in the Oil and Gas Industry

Topics: Drill strings , Modeling , Petroleum industry , Vibration , Drilling , Damage , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Sensors , Stick-slip , Vibrational modes

Modeling and Analysis of a CNG Residential Refueling System

Hyo Joon Bang, Stephanie Stockar, Matteo Muratori, Giorgio Rizzoni

DSCC 2014; V003T37A005https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6160

View Articletitled, Modeling and Analysis of a CNG Residential Refueling System

Topics: Compressors , Electric motors , Electricity (Physics) , Fuels , Gasoline , Modeling , Natural gas , Pumps , Stress , System dynamics

An Intelligent Pumping System to Cope With Gas Volume Fraction of the Oil-Well Multi-Phase Flow

Ali Hashemi, Ala E. Omrani, Matthew A. Franchek, Karolos Grigoriadis, Behrouz Ebrahimi

DSCC 2014; V003T37A006https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6171

View Articletitled, An Intelligent Pumping System to Cope With Gas Volume Fraction of the Oil-Well Multi-Phase Flow

Topics: Bearings , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Flow (Dynamics) , Multiphase flow , Oil wells , Physics , Polishing , Pressure , Pumps , Resonance

Modeling, Control and Validation

Applying the Gale-Shapley Stable Matching Algorithm to Peer Human-Robot Task Allocation

Elena L. Carano, Shih-Yuan Liu, J. Karl Hedrick

DSCC 2014; V003T38A001https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-5953

View Articletitled, Applying the Gale-Shapley Stable Matching Algorithm to Peer Human-Robot Task Allocation

Topics: Algorithms , Robots , Bombs , Preferences , Robotics , Simulation results , Teams

Experimental Validation of a Nonlinear Self-Tuning Observer

Constantine G. Mastory, Nabil G. Chalhoub

DSCC 2014; V003T38A002https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-5968

View Articletitled, Experimental Validation of a Nonlinear Self-Tuning Observer

Topics: Design , Fuzzy logic , Manipulators , Modeling , Robustness , Variable structure systems

Variable Fidelity Modeling in Closed Loop Dynamical Systems

Matthew A. Williams, Andrew G. Alleyne

DSCC 2014; V003T38A003https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6159

View Articletitled, Variable Fidelity Modeling in Closed Loop Dynamical Systems

Topics: Dynamic systems , Modeling , Control equipment , Simulation , Compression , Condensers (steam plant) , Control systems , Design , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Vapors

Adaptive Predictor-Based Output Feedback Control for a Class of Unknown MIMO Linear Systems

Chuong Hoang Nguyen, Alexander Leonessa

DSCC 2014; V003T38A004https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6214

View Articletitled, Adaptive Predictor-Based Output Feedback Control for a Class of Unknown MIMO Linear Systems

Topics: Feedback , Linear systems , Control equipment , Pole placement , Trajectories (Physics)

Adaptive Predictor-Based Output Feedback Control for a Class of Unknown MIMO Linear Systems: Experimental Results

Chuong Hoang Nguyen, Alexander Leonessa

DSCC 2014; V003T38A005https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6217

View Articletitled, Adaptive Predictor-Based Output Feedback Control for a Class of Unknown MIMO Linear Systems: Experimental Results

Topics: Feedback , Linear systems , Control equipment , Accounting , Actuators , Algorithms , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Pole placement , Theorems (Mathematics) , Trajectories (Physics)

Experimental PID Controller Design: A New Frequency Domain Approach Based on Desired Performance

Ivan Diaz-Rodriguez, Daniel N. Mohsenizadeh, Shankar P. Bhattacharyya

DSCC 2014; V003T38A006https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6323

View Articletitled, Experimental PID Controller Design: A New Frequency Domain Approach Based on Desired Performance

Topics: Control equipment , Design , Frequency response , Control systems , Optimization , Servomechanisms

Modeling, Estimation, and Control of Automotive Systems

Model-Based Design and Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation of Engine Lean Operation

Pushkar Agashe, Yang Li, Bo Chen

DSCC 2014; V003T39A001https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6000

View Articletitled, Model-Based Design and Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation of Engine Lean Operation

Topics: Design , Engines , Hardware , Simulation , Combustion , Torque , Simulation models , Vehicles , Control equipment , Fuel consumption

Sensor Placement Analysis for Fault Detectability and Isolability of an Automated Manual Transmission

Qi Chen, Qadeer Ahmed, Giorgio Rizzoni

DSCC 2014; V003T39A002https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6067

View Articletitled, Sensor Placement Analysis for Fault Detectability and Isolability of an Automated Manual Transmission

Topics: Manual transmissions , Sensor placement , Sensors , Failure mode and effects analysis , Modeling , Structural analysis

Model-Based Mode Transition Control Between SI and HCCI Combustion

Shupeng Zhang, Guoming G. Zhu

DSCC 2014; V003T39A003https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6148

View Articletitled, Model-Based Mode Transition Control Between SI and HCCI Combustion

Topics: Combustion , Homogeneous charge compression ignition engines , Engines , Control equipment , Pressure , Valves , Cylinders , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Emissions , Engineering simulation

Stability Analysis of a Dynamic Surface Control for Piezoelectric Fuel Injection During Rate Shaping

Dat Le, Bradley W. Pietrzak, Gregory M. Shaver

DSCC 2014; V003T39A004https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6150

View Articletitled, Stability Analysis of a Dynamic Surface Control for Piezoelectric Fuel Injection During Rate Shaping

Topics: Fuels , Stability , Common rail fuel injectors , Ejectors , Fuel injectors , Matlab

Location Isolability of Intake and Exhaust Manifold Leaks in a Turbocharged Diesel Engine With Exhaust Gas Recirculation

Michael J. Hand, III, Anna Stefanopoulou

DSCC 2014; V003T39A005https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6175

View Articletitled, Location Isolability of Intake and Exhaust Manifold Leaks in a Turbocharged Diesel Engine With Exhaust Gas Recirculation

Topics: Diesel engines , Exhaust gas recirculation , Exhaust manifolds , Leakage , Engines , Flaw detection , Turbines

Multi-Agent and Networked Systems

Energy Equipartition Control for Geospatial Cyber-Physical Network Systems

Xianlin Zeng, Qing Hui

DSCC 2014; V003T40A001https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-5944

View Articletitled, Energy Equipartition Control for Geospatial Cyber-Physical Network Systems

Topics: Architecture , Control equipment , Energy transformation , Hybrid control , Simulation , Thermal systems

Multiagent Coordination Optimization Based Model Predictive Control Strategy With Application to Balanced Resource Allocation

Haopeng Zhang, Qing Hui

DSCC 2014; V003T40A002https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-5954

View Articletitled, Multiagent Coordination Optimization Based Model Predictive Control Strategy With Application to Balanced Resource Allocation

Topics: Optimization , Predictive control , Resource allocation , Algorithms , Control equipment , Particle swarm optimization , Dynamic systems , Optimization algorithms

Evolution of Multi Agent Systems Under a New Communication Topology

Hossein Rastgoftar, Suhada Jayasuriya

DSCC 2014; V003T40A003https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6140

View Articletitled, Evolution of Multi Agent Systems Under a New Communication Topology

Topics: Multi-agent systems , Topology , Particulate matter , Simulation , Transients (Dynamics)

Nonuniform Coverage With Time-Varying Diffusive Density

Suruz Miah, Bao Nguyen, Alex Bourque, Davide Spinello

DSCC 2014; V003T40A004https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6249

View Articletitled, Nonuniform Coverage With Time-Varying Diffusive Density

Topics: Density , Boundary-value problems , Risk , Computer simulation , Diffusion (Physics) , Equilibrium (Physics) , Motion control , Multi-agent systems

Robust Adaptive Synchronization of Dynamic Networks With Varying Time Delay Coupling Using Variable Structure Control

Vesna M. Ojleska, Dilek (Bilgin) Tükel, Georgi M. Dimirovski

DSCC 2014; V003T40A005https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6264

View Articletitled, Robust Adaptive Synchronization of Dynamic Networks With Varying Time Delay Coupling Using Variable Structure Control

Topics: Delays , Synchronization , Control equipment , Design , Eigenvalues , Manifolds , Simulation results , Stability

A Single-Leader Servo Approach to Multi-Agent Consensus Problems

Miaomiao Zhao, Miaomiao Wang, Housheng Su, Shankar P. Bhattacharyya

DSCC 2014; V003T40A006https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6284

View Articletitled, A Single-Leader Servo Approach to Multi-Agent Consensus Problems

Topics: Servomechanisms , Control equipment , Signals , Unmanned aerial vehicles , Topology

New Perspectives on Control System Design

Chaotic Synchronization of a Class of Nonlinear Systems via Sampled-Data State Feedback

Song Yan, Chunjiang Qian, Tingwen Huang

DSCC 2014; V003T41A001https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-5991

View Articletitled, Chaotic Synchronization of a Class of Nonlinear Systems via Sampled-Data State Feedback

Topics: Nonlinear systems , State feedback , Synchronization , Control equipment , Errors , Feedback , Signals

Is Deterministic Real Time Control Always Necessary? A Time Scales Perspective

Dylan Poulsen, Ian Gravagne, John M. Davis

DSCC 2014; V003T41A002https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6093

View Articletitled, Is Deterministic Real Time Control Always Necessary? A Time Scales Perspective

Topics: Design , Feedback , Linear systems , Poles (Building) , Real-time control , Statistics

Determination of Most Desirable Nominal Closed Loop State Space System via Qualitative Ecological Principles

Rama K. Yedavalli, Nagini Devarakonda

DSCC 2014; V003T41A003https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6181

View Articletitled, Determination of Most Desirable Nominal Closed Loop State Space System via Qualitative Ecological Principles

Topics: Closed loop systems , Control equipment , Design , Eigenvalues , Engineering systems and industry applications , Linear systems , Polynomials , Robustness , Stability , Uncertainty

A Simplified Two-Stage Design of Linear Discrete-Time Feedback Controllers With Applications to Systems With Slow and Fast Modes

Verica Radisavljevic-Gajic

DSCC 2014; V003T41A004https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6278

View Articletitled, A Simplified Two-Stage Design of Linear Discrete-Time Feedback Controllers With Applications to Systems With Slow and Fast Modes

Topics: Control equipment , Design , Feedback , Algorithms , Discrete time systems , Eigenvalues , Power systems (Machinery) , Steam

An Equivalent Plant Representation for Unknown Control Systems

Daniel N. Mohsenizadeh, Lee H. Keel, Shankar P. Bhattacharyya

DSCC 2014; V003T41A005https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6346

View Articletitled, An Equivalent Plant Representation for Unknown Control Systems

Topics: Control systems , Control equipment , Complex systems , Design , Frequency response , Plant construction , Stability

An Observer for Rigid Body Motion With Almost Global Finite-Time Convergence

Amit K. Sanyal, Maziar Izadi, Jan Bohn

DSCC 2014; V003T41A006https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6360

View Articletitled, An Observer for Rigid Body Motion With Almost Global Finite-Time Convergence

Topics: Computer simulation , Design , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Errors , Feedback , Noise (Sound) , Robustness , Rotation , Torque , Uncertainty

Physical Human-Robot Interaction

Sensing User Input on a Human Exoskeleton Device

Bradley W. Perry, Homayoon Kazerooni

DSCC 2014; V003T42A001https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-5942

View Articletitled, Sensing User Input on a Human Exoskeleton Device

Topics: Exoskeleton devices , Control equipment , Engines , Motors , Torque , Trajectories (Physics) , Intelligent machines , Kalman filters , Mechanical admittance , Noise (Sound)

An Integrated Physical-Learning Model of Physical Human-Robot Interactions: A Bikebot Riding Example

Kuo Chen, Yizhai Zhang, Jingang Yi

DSCC 2014; V003T42A002https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6007

View Articletitled, An Integrated Physical-Learning Model of Physical Human-Robot Interactions: A Bikebot Riding Example

Topics: Human-robot interaction , Modeling , Machinery , Algorithms , Design , Dynamic models , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Kalman filters , Robots , Sensors

Control in a Safe Set: Addressing Safety in Human-Robot Interactions

Changliu Liu, Masayoshi Tomizuka

DSCC 2014; V003T42A003https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6048

View Articletitled, Control in a Safe Set: Addressing Safety in Human-Robot Interactions

Topics: Human-robot interaction , Safety , Algorithms , Design , Robots , Control equipment , Mobile robots , Multi-agent systems , Optimal control , Simulation results

The Inverse Problem of Continuous-Time Linear Quadratic Gaussian Control With Application to Biological Systems Analysis

M. Cody Priess, Jongeun Choi, Clark Radcliffe

DSCC 2014; V003T42A004https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6100

View Articletitled, The Inverse Problem of Continuous-Time Linear Quadratic Gaussian Control With Application to Biological Systems Analysis

Topics: Inverse problems , Systems analysis , Noise (Sound) , Algorithms , Control equipment , Errors , Feedback , Linear matrix inequalities

Haptic Control in Physical Human-Robot Interaction Based on Support Vector Machine Classification of Muscle Activity: A Preliminary Study

Antonio Moualeu, Jun Ueda

DSCC 2014; V003T42A005https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6339

View Articletitled, Haptic Control in Physical Human-Robot Interaction Based on Support Vector Machine Classification of Muscle Activity: A Preliminary Study

Topics: Haptics , Human-robot interaction , Muscle , Support vector machines , Robots , Control equipment , Degrees of freedom , Electromyography , Performance characterization , Position control

Rehabilitation Robotics

A Passive Upper Limb Exoskeleton for Macaques in a BMI Study: Kinematic Design, Analysis, and Calibration

Junkai Lu, Wenjie Chen, Kevin Haninger, Masayoshi Tomizuka

DSCC 2014; V003T43A001https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6027

View Articletitled, A Passive Upper Limb Exoskeleton for Macaques in a BMI Study: Kinematic Design, Analysis, and Calibration

Topics: Calibration , Design , Exoskeleton devices , Kinematics , Brain , Data acquisition systems , Dimensions , Feedback , Kinematic analysis , Machinery

Impedance and Admittance Controller for a Multi-Axis Powered Ankle-Foot Prosthesis

Evandro M. Ficanha, Mohammad Rastgaar

DSCC 2014; V003T43A002https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6032

View Articletitled, Impedance and Admittance Controller for a Multi-Axis Powered Ankle-Foot Prosthesis

Topics: Control equipment , Mechanical admittance , Prostheses , Feedback , Machinery , Stiffness , Torque , Strain gages , Switches , Trajectories (Physics)

Model Predictive Control-Based Dynamic Control Allocation in a Hybrid Neuroprosthesis

Nicholas A. Kirsch, Naji A. Alibeji, Nitin Sharma

DSCC 2014; V003T43A003https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6133

View Articletitled, Model Predictive Control-Based Dynamic Control Allocation in a Hybrid Neuroprosthesis

Topics: Actuators , Control equipment , Design , Electric motors , Fatigue , Knee , Muscle , Predictive control , Quadratic programming , Redundancy (Engineering)

A State Synchronization Controller for Functional Electrical Stimulation-Based Telerehabilitation

Naji A. Alibeji, Nicholas A. Kirsch, Amit Sethi, Nitin Sharma

DSCC 2014; V003T43A004https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6139

View Articletitled, A State Synchronization Controller for Functional Electrical Stimulation-Based Telerehabilitation

Topics: Control equipment , Synchronization , Manipulators , Stability , Artificial neural networks , Delays , Design , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Muscle , Musculoskeletal system

Impedance Control Based on a Position Sensor in a Rehabilitation Robot

Bongsu Kim, Aurelien Rodot, Ashish D. Deshpande

DSCC 2014; V003T43A005https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6258

View Articletitled, Impedance Control Based on a Position Sensor in a Rehabilitation Robot

Topics: Robots , Sensors , Pressure sensors , Control equipment , Engines , Feedback , Friction , Inertia (Mechanics) , Mechanical drives , Motors

System Characterization of MAHI Exo-II: A Robotic Exoskeleton for Upper Extremity Rehabilitation

James A. French, Chad G. Rose, Marcia K. O’Malley

DSCC 2014; V003T43A006https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6267

View Articletitled, System Characterization of MAHI Exo-II: A Robotic Exoskeleton for Upper Extremity Rehabilitation

Topics: Exoskeleton devices , Robotics , Performance characterization , Patient treatment , Robots , Spinal cord , Wounds

Sensing and Actuation for Control

Development and Testing of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for Large Scale Particle Image Velocimetry

Christopher Pagano, Flavia Tauro, Salvatore Grimaldi, Maurizio Porfiri

DSCC 2014; V003T44A001https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-5838

View Articletitled, Development and Testing of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for Large Scale Particle Image Velocimetry

Topics: Particulate matter , Testing , Unmanned aerial vehicles , Flow (Dynamics) , Water , Design , Lenses (Optics) , Vehicles

A Hybrid-Electric Power Transmitting Unit for 4x4 Vehicle Applications: Modeling and Simulation

Vladimir V. Vantsevich, Jesse R. Paldan, Jeremy P. Gray

DSCC 2014; V003T44A002https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-5855

View Articletitled, A Hybrid-Electric Power Transmitting Unit for 4x4 Vehicle Applications: Modeling and Simulation

Topics: Modeling , Simulation , Vehicles , Brakes , Eddies (Fluid dynamics) , Eddy currents (Electricity) , Planetary gears , Computer simulation , Design , Electric current

A Low-Cost Rotary Optical Potentiometer Mechanism Based on Optoelectronics Technique

Young-shin Kwon, Won-jong Kim

DSCC 2014; V003T44A003https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-5947

View Articletitled, A Low-Cost Rotary Optical Potentiometer Mechanism Based on Optoelectronics Technique

Topics: Optoelectronic devices , Sensors , Resolution (Optics) , Lasers , Light-emitting diodes , Position control , Shapes

MEMS Nanopositioner for Lissajous-Scan Atomic Force Microscopy

Anthony G. Fowler, Mohammad Maroufi, Ali Bazaei, S. O. Reza Moheimani

DSCC 2014; V003T44A004https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6044

View Articletitled, MEMS Nanopositioner for Lissajous-Scan Atomic Force Microscopy

Topics: Atomic force microscopy , Microelectromechanical systems , Control equipment , Closed loop systems , Damping , Electrostatic actuators , Resonance , Sensors , Silicon , Trajectories (Physics)

RIM Propeller for Micro Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

David Donghyun Kim, You Wu, Antoine Noel, Kamal Youcef-Toumi

DSCC 2014; V003T44A005https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6282

View Articletitled, RIM Propeller for Micro Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

Topics: Propellers , Underwater vehicles , Propulsion systems , Manufacturing , Design , Engines , Motors , Pipes , Thrust , Water

Sensors and Actuators

A Two-Phase Framework for Linear Permanent-Magnet Machines and Multi-Axis Stages With Magnetic Levitation

Vu Huy Nguyen, Won-jong Kim

DSCC 2014; V003T45A001https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-5936

View Articletitled, A Two-Phase Framework for Linear Permanent-Magnet Machines and Multi-Axis Stages With Magnetic Levitation

Topics: Machinery , Magnetic levitation , Permanent magnets , Design , Magnets , Control equipment , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Engines , Motors

A Novel Gait and Foot Slip Detection Algorithm for Walking Robots

Nori Okita, H. J. Sommer, III

DSCC 2014; V003T45A002https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6021

View Articletitled, A Novel Gait and Foot Slip Detection Algorithm for Walking Robots

Topics: Algorithms , Robots , Errors , Cycles , Dynamic models , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Filters , Kalman filters , Measurement units and standards , Probability

Adaptive Mismatch Compensation for Rate Integrating Vibratory Gyroscopes With Improved Convergence Rate

Fu Zhang, Ehsan Keikha, Behrooz Shahsavari, Roberto Horowitz

DSCC 2014; V003T45A003https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6053

View Articletitled, Adaptive Mismatch Compensation for Rate Integrating Vibratory Gyroscopes With Improved Convergence Rate

Topics: Algorithms , Calibration , Damping , Degrees of freedom , Excitation , Rotation , Simulation results , Stiffness

On Derivative Sampling From Image Blur for Reconstruction of Band-Limited Signals

Jacopo Tani, Sandipan Mishra, John T. Wen

DSCC 2014; V003T45A004https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6180

View Articletitled, On Derivative Sampling From Image Blur for Reconstruction of Band-Limited Signals

Topics: Signals , Sensors , Signal reconstruction , Algorithms , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Theorems (Mathematics)

An Investigation of Eddy-Current Effects on Parameter Monitoring for Duplex Lathe Machining of Thin-Wall Components

Kok-Meng Lee, Min Li, Kun Bai

DSCC 2014; V003T45A005https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6193

View Articletitled, An Investigation of Eddy-Current Effects on Parameter Monitoring for Duplex Lathe Machining of Thin-Wall Components

Topics: Eddies (Fluid dynamics) , Eddy currents (Electricity) , Machining , Thin wall structures , Design , Sensors , Compressors , Cutting , Disks , Electric fields

A Hysteresis-Compensated Self-Sensing Scheme for Vanadium Dioxide-Coated Microactuators

Jun Zhang, David Torres, Emmanuelle Merced, Nelson Sepúlveda, Xiaobo Tan

DSCC 2014; V003T45A006https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6222

View Articletitled, A Hysteresis-Compensated Self-Sensing Scheme for Vanadium Dioxide-Coated Microactuators

Topics: Microactuators , Deflection , Composite materials , Polynomials , Errors , Feedback , Density , Silicon

Systems and Methods for Monitoring and Control of Biomedical Systems

Closed-Loop Control of Fluid Resuscitation via Blood Volume Estimation

Ramin Bighamian, Andrew T. Reisner, Jin-Oh Hahn

DSCC 2014; V003T46A001https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-5851

View Articletitled, Closed-Loop Control of Fluid Resuscitation via Blood Volume Estimation

Topics: Blood , Fluids , Control systems , Control equipment , Feedback , Design , Physiology , Pressure , Simulation

A Wireless Human Motion Monitoring System Based on Joint Angle Sensors and Smart Shoes

Wenlong Zhang, Masayoshi Tomizuka, Nancy Byl

DSCC 2014; V003T46A002https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-5976

View Articletitled, A Wireless Human Motion Monitoring System Based on Joint Angle Sensors and Smart Shoes

Topics: Monitoring systems , Sensors , Dimensions , Feedback , Gait analysis , Measurement units and standards , Pressure sensors , Rotation , User interfaces

Towards the Development of a Low-Cost Minimally Invasive Highly Articulated MRI-Compatible Neurosurgical Robot

Sagar Chowdhury, Jaydev P. Desai, Mahamadou Diakite, Taehoon Shin, Rao P. Gullapalli, Satyandra K. Gupta

DSCC 2014; V003T46A003https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6075

View Articletitled, Towards the Development of a Low-Cost Minimally Invasive Highly Articulated MRI-Compatible Neurosurgical Robot

Topics: Magnetic resonance imaging , Neurosurgery , Robots , Surgery , Cables , Injection molding , Manufacturing , Biological tissues , Brain , Compliant mechanisms

A Motor Point Identification Technique Based on Dempster Shafer Theory

Madhavi Anugolu, Chandrasekhar Potluri, Alex Urfer, Marco P. Schoen

DSCC 2014; V003T46A004https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6102

View Articletitled, A Motor Point Identification Technique Based on Dempster Shafer Theory

Topics: Engines , Motors , Signals , Sensors , Discrete wavelet transforms , Probability , Electromyography , Errors , Muscle , Wavelets

Modeling, Validation, and Vibration Reduction in an Electronic Stethoscope

Garrett Nelson, Rajesh Rajamani, Arthur Erdman

DSCC 2014; V003T46A005https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6197

View Articletitled, Modeling, Validation, and Vibration Reduction in an Electronic Stethoscope

Topics: Modeling , Vibration , Transducers , Vibration isolation , Noise (Sound) , Signals , Design

Time Delay Systems and Stability

Pure Time Delay Analysis for Decentralized Networked Control Systems

Ahmad F. Taha, Ahmed Elmahdi, Jitesh H. Panchal, Dengfeng Sun

DSCC 2014; V003T47A001https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-5925

View Articletitled, Pure Time Delay Analysis for Decentralized Networked Control Systems

Topics: Control systems , Delays , Design methodology , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Feedback , Signals , Stability

A New Model-Free Stability-Based Cognitive Control Method

Xi Nowak, Dirk Söffker

DSCC 2014; V003T47A002https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-5959

View Articletitled, A New Model-Free Stability-Based Cognitive Control Method

Topics: Stability , Equilibrium (Physics) , Artificial neural networks , Optimization

Design of Rightmost Eigenvalues Using Distributed Delay

Feng Wei, Gábor Orosz, A. Galip Ulsoy

DSCC 2014; V003T47A003https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6149

View Articletitled, Design of Rightmost Eigenvalues Using Distributed Delay

Topics: Delays , Design , Eigenvalues , Stability , Geometry , Scalars

Stability Analysis for Neutral and Time-Varying Systems Using Linear Lyapunov Functionals and a Positive Systems Approach

Frédéric Mazenc, Michael Malisoff

DSCC 2014; V003T47A004https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6218

View Articletitled, Stability Analysis for Neutral and Time-Varying Systems Using Linear Lyapunov Functionals and a Positive Systems Approach

Topics: Stability , Time-varying systems , Delays , Engineering systems and industry applications , Linear systems , Robustness , Uncertainty

Controller Design With Fixed Delay-Margin for a LTI Unstable Open-Loop Plant: Case Studies

Rifat Sipahi, Payam Mahmoodi Nia

DSCC 2014; V003T47A005https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6325

View Articletitled, Controller Design With Fixed Delay-Margin for a LTI Unstable Open-Loop Plant: Case Studies

Topics: Control equipment , Delays , Design , Stability

Unmanned Ground and Surface Robotics

Simulation-Based Design of the Geometry and Control System for an Omnidirectional Ground Vehicle

Li Guan, Andrew Niedert, Richard C. Hill

DSCC 2014; V003T48A001https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-5951

View Articletitled, Simulation-Based Design of the Geometry and Control System for an Omnidirectional Ground Vehicle

Topics: Control systems , Design , Geometry , Simulation , Vehicles , Automotive design , Construction , Hardware , Roads , Testing

Geometric PID Control for Almost-Global Stabilization of a Quadrotor With Parameter Error and Constant Disturbances

D. H. S. Maithripala, Jordan M. Berg

DSCC 2014; V003T48A002https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-5995

View Articletitled, Geometric PID Control for Almost-Global Stabilization of a Quadrotor With Parameter Error and Constant Disturbances

Topics: Control equipment , Design , Dimensions , Errors , Simulation , Uncertainty , Unmanned aerial vehicles

A Switched-System Approach to Shared Robust Control and Obstacle Avoidance for Mobile Robots

Jingfu Jin, Nicholas Gans, Yoon-Gu Kim, Sung-Gil Wee

DSCC 2014; V003T48A003https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6237

View Articletitled, A Switched-System Approach to Shared Robust Control and Obstacle Avoidance for Mobile Robots

Topics: Mobile robots , Robust control , Shared control , Control equipment , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Errors , Noise (Sound) , Robots , Stability , Switches

Pointwise Angle Minimization: A Method for Guiding Wheeled Robots Based on Constrained Directions

Rana Soltani-Zarrin, Amin Zeiaee, Suhada Jayasuriya

DSCC 2014; V003T48A004https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6279

View Articletitled, Pointwise Angle Minimization: A Method for Guiding Wheeled Robots Based on Constrained Directions

Topics: Robots , Boundary-value problems , Algorithms , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Kinematics , Mobile robots , Navigation , Optimal control , Simulation results , Systems analysis

Non-Linear Control of Tilting-Quadcopter Using Feedback Linearization Based Motion Control

Alireza Nemati, Manish Kumar

DSCC 2014; V003T48A005https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6293

View Articletitled, Non-Linear Control of Tilting-Quadcopter Using Feedback Linearization Based Motion Control

Topics: Feedback , Motion control , Control equipment , Trajectories (Physics) , Dynamic models , Rotors , Yaw , Control systems , Simulation

Dynamic Weight-Shifting to Reduce Rollover Risk in High Speed Mobile Manipulators

Justin G. Storms, Dawn M. Tilbury

DSCC 2014; V003T48A006https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6302

View Articletitled, Dynamic Weight-Shifting to Reduce Rollover Risk in High Speed Mobile Manipulators

Topics: Manipulators , Risk , Weight (Mass) , Simulation , Design , Dynamic models , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Mobile robots , Robots , Stability

Vehicle Motion Controls

Development of Realizable and Adaptive Wheel Torque Allocation for the Control of Planar Vehicle Dynamics

Scott Varnhagen, Olugbenga Moses Anubi, Donald Margolis

DSCC 2014; V003T49A001https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-5841

View Articletitled, Development of Realizable and Adaptive Wheel Torque Allocation for the Control of Planar Vehicle Dynamics

Topics: Torque , Vehicle dynamics , Wheels , Control equipment , Tires , Control systems , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Vehicles

On the Stability of Tire Torsional Oscillations Under Locked-Wheel Braking

Chunjian Wang, John Adcox, Beshah Ayalew, Benoit Dailliez, Timothy Rhyne, Steve Cron

DSCC 2014; V003T49A002https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-5988

View Articletitled, On the Stability of Tire Torsional Oscillations Under Locked-Wheel Braking

Topics: Braking , Oscillations , Stability , Tires , Wheels , Stiffness , Bifurcation , Friction , Damping , Design

Study of a Non-Circular Gear Infinitely Variable Transmission

Kumar Hebbale, Dongxu Li, Jing Zhou, Chengwu Duan, Chi-Kuan Kao, Farzad Samie, Chunhao Lee, Robert Gonzales

DSCC 2014; V003T49A003https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6083

View Articletitled, Study of a Non-Circular Gear Infinitely Variable Transmission

Topics: Gears , Generators , Automobiles , Fuel efficiency , Planetary gears , Torque , Automotive industry , Industrial research , Rotation

Vehicle Direct Yaw Moment Control Based on Tire Cornering Stiffness Estimation

Zhang Lei, Liangyao Yu, Pan Ning, Liu Xiaoxue, Song Jian

DSCC 2014; V003T49A004https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6213

View Articletitled, Vehicle Direct Yaw Moment Control Based on Tire Cornering Stiffness Estimation

Topics: Stiffness , Tires , Vehicles , Yaw , Control equipment , Stability , Algorithms , Control algorithms , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Inertia (Mechanics)

An Adaptive Vehicle Stability Control Strategy Using Tire Slip-Angle Feedback

Mustafa Ali Arat, Saied Taheri

DSCC 2014; V003T49A005https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6271

View Articletitled, An Adaptive Vehicle Stability Control Strategy Using Tire Slip-Angle Feedback

Topics: Feedback , Stability , Tires , Vehicles , Algorithms , Roads , Adaptive control , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Numerical analysis , Safety

Vibration Analysis and Isolation

Effects of Non-Proportional Damping on the Residual Vibrations of Mode-Coupled Ultra-Precision Manufacturing Machines

Jihyun Lee, Chinedum Okwudire

DSCC 2014; V003T50A001https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6120

View Articletitled, Effects of Non-Proportional Damping on the Residual Vibrations of Mode-Coupled Ultra-Precision Manufacturing Machines

Topics: Damping , Machinery , Manufacturing , Vibration , Design , Finishes

Stability of Blade-Casing Interference in Turbomachinery and the Design Alternatives on Damping Characteristics

Nejat Olgac, Umut Zalluhoglu, Ayhan S. Kammer

DSCC 2014; V003T50A002https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6124

View Articletitled, Stability of Blade-Casing Interference in Turbomachinery and the Design Alternatives on Damping Characteristics

Topics: Blades , Damping , Design , Stability , Turbomachinery , Chatter , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Machining , Vibration , Clearances (Engineering)

Linear Quadratic Design of Passive Vibration Isolators

S. Murat Bağdatlı, Chinedum E. Okwudire, A. Galip Ulsoy

DSCC 2014; V003T50A003https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6142

View Articletitled, Linear Quadratic Design of Passive Vibration Isolators

Topics: Design , Vibration isolators , Damping , Design methodology , Degrees of freedom , Excitation , Tradeoffs

Primary Resonance Voltage Response of Electrostatically Actuated M/NEMS Circular Plate Resonators

Dumitru I. Caruntu, Reynaldo Oyervides

DSCC 2014; V003T50A004https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6277

View Articletitled, Primary Resonance Voltage Response of Electrostatically Actuated M/NEMS Circular Plate Resonators

Topics: Nanoelectromechanical systems , Resonance , Casimir force , Damping , Excitation , Plates (structures) , Van der Waals forces

Simultaneous Resonance of Soft AC Doubly Actuated MEMS Resonators

Dumitru I. Caruntu, Christian Reyes

DSCC 2014; V003T50A005https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6313

View Articletitled, Simultaneous Resonance of Soft AC Doubly Actuated MEMS Resonators

Topics: Microelectromechanical systems , Resonance , Cantilevers , Plates (structures)

Vibration and Control for Energy Harvesting

Improved Rectifier Circuit With Backward Diodes for Low Power Source Harvesting

Wei Wu, Andy G. Lozowski, Fengxia Wang

DSCC 2014; V003T51A001https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6018

View Articletitled, Improved Rectifier Circuit With Backward Diodes for Low Power Source Harvesting

Topics: Circuits , Energy harvesting , MOSFET transistors , Power conversion systems , Sensors , Simulation results , Stress , Tunnels

Embedded Sensitivity Functions for Improving the Effectiveness of Vibro-Acoustic Modulation and Damage Detection on Wind Turbine Blades

Janette J. Meyer, Douglas E. Adams, Janene Silvers

DSCC 2014; V003T51A002https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6229

View Articletitled, Embedded Sensitivity Functions for Improving the Effectiveness of Vibro-Acoustic Modulation and Damage Detection on Wind Turbine Blades

Topics: Acoustics , Blades , Damage , Wind turbines , Sensors , Structural health monitoring , Frequency response , Monitoring systems

Modeling and Characterization of Elastic, Coupling, and Dissipative Nonlinearities in PZT Bimorphs for Vibration Energy Harvesting

S. Leadenham, A. Erturk

DSCC 2014; V003T51A003https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6260

View Articletitled, Modeling and Characterization of Elastic, Coupling, and Dissipative Nonlinearities in PZT Bimorphs for Vibration Energy Harvesting

Topics: Energy harvesting , Modeling , Vibration , Excitation , Damping , Stiffness , Brass (Metal) , Cantilevers , Enthalpy , Resonance

Vibration Control

Spatial Vibration Control of Thin Beams Using Multimode Modified Positive Position Feedback

Ehsan Omidi, S. Nima Mahmoodi

DSCC 2014; V003T52A001https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-5867

View Articletitled, Spatial Vibration Control of Thin Beams Using Multimode Modified Positive Position Feedback

Topics: Feedback , Vibration control , Control equipment , Resonance , Vibration , Vibration suppression , Cantilever beams , Closed loop systems , Computer simulation , Design

Nonlinear Vibration Control of Flexible Structures Using Nonlinear Modified Positive Position Feedback Approach

Ehsan Omidi, S. Nima Mahmoodi

DSCC 2014; V003T52A002https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-5898

View Articletitled, Nonlinear Vibration Control of Flexible Structures Using Nonlinear Modified Positive Position Feedback Approach

Topics: Feedback , Flexible structures , Nonlinear vibration , Control equipment , Resonance , Vibration , Closed loop systems

Adaptive Suppression of High-Frequency Wide-Spectrum Vibrations With Application to Disk Drive Systems

Liting Sun, Xu Chen, Masayoshi Tomizuka

DSCC 2014; V003T52A003https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6030

View Articletitled, Adaptive Suppression of High-Frequency Wide-Spectrum Vibrations With Application to Disk Drive Systems

Topics: Disks , Vibration , Algorithms , Control equipment , Density , Design , Engineering simulation , Errors , Horizontal directional drilling , Oscillating frequencies

LMI Control Design With Input Covariance Constraint for a Tensegrity Simplex Structure

Ali Khudhair Al-Jiboory, Guoming Zhu, Cornel Sultan

DSCC 2014; V003T52A004https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6122

View Articletitled, LMI Control Design With Input Covariance Constraint for a Tensegrity Simplex Structure

Topics: Design , Tensegrity , Control equipment , Actuators , Design methodology , Feedback , Linear matrix inequalities , Optimal control , Pole placement , Simulation results

Building Stiffness Estimation by Wave Traveling Times

Jesús Morales-Valdez, Luis Alvarez-Icaza

DSCC 2014; V003T52A005https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6314

View Articletitled, Building Stiffness Estimation by Wave Traveling Times

Topics: Stiffness , Waves , Modal analysis , Structures , Wave propagation , Simulation results

Wind Energy Systems

Dynamic Model and Simulation of Flag Vibrations Modeled as a Membrane

Gary Frey, Ben Carmichael, Joshua Kavanaugh, S. Nima Mahmoodi

DSCC 2014; V003T53A001https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-5897

View Articletitled, Dynamic Model and Simulation of Flag Vibrations Modeled as a Membrane

Topics: Dynamic models , Membranes , Simulation , Vibration , Pressure , Flow (Dynamics) , Tension , Weight (Mass) , Wind , Air flow

Experimental Study of an Omni-Directional Wind Fluttering Energy Harvester

Emmanuelle Arroyo, Shaohui Foong, Luc Maréchal, Kristin L. Wood

DSCC 2014; V003T53A002https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-5916

View Articletitled, Experimental Study of an Omni-Directional Wind Fluttering Energy Harvester

Topics: Energy harvesting , Wind , Vibration , Wind turbines , Manufacturing , Tension , Trains , Wind energy

Model Predictive Control of DFIG-Based Wind Turbine

Ehsan Gatavi, Amir H. Shirdel

DSCC 2014; V003T53A003https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-5935

View Articletitled, Model Predictive Control of DFIG-Based Wind Turbine

Topics: Predictive control , Wind turbines , Optimization , Algorithms , Noise (Sound) , Quadratic programming

Experimental Study of a Disturbance Rejection Controller for DFIG Based Wind Energy Conversion Systems

Akbar Tohidi, Oveis Abedinia, Hadi Hajieghrary, Suhada Jayasuriya

DSCC 2014; V003T53A004https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6002

View Articletitled, Experimental Study of a Disturbance Rejection Controller for DFIG Based Wind Energy Conversion Systems

Topics: Control equipment , Wind energy , Sliding mode control , Algorithms , Electromagnetic induction , Generators , Nonlinear dynamics , Robustness , Signals , Wind power

Disturbance Attenuation Using Proportional-Integral-Observer for Wind Turbine Speed Regulation

Jackson G. Njiri, Yan Liu, Dirk Söffker

DSCC 2014; V003T53A005https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6003

View Articletitled, Disturbance Attenuation Using Proportional-Integral-Observer for Wind Turbine Speed Regulation

Topics: Control equipment , Robustness , Rotors , Stress , Wind , Wind turbines

Geartrain Reduction for Real-Time Simulation of a Multibody Wind Turbine Gearbox Model

Ryan Schkoda

DSCC 2014; V003T53A006https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6320

View Articletitled, Geartrain Reduction for Real-Time Simulation of a Multibody Wind Turbine Gearbox Model

Topics: Mechanical drives , Simulation , Wind turbines , Eigenvalues , Stress , Test facilities , Vibration