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Volume 3: Vibration in Mechanical Systems; Modeling and Validation; Dynamic Systems and Control Education; Vibrations and Control of Systems; Modeling and Estimation for Vehicle Safety and Integrity; Modeling and Control of IC Engines and Aftertreatment Systems; Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Their Applications; Dynamics and Control of Renewable Energy Systems; Energy Harvesting; Control of Smart Buildings and Microgrids; Energy Systems

Vibration in Mechanical Systems

On-Line Identification of Three-Dimensional Shear Building Models

M. A. García-Illescas, Luis Alvarez-Icaza

DSCC 2017; V003T22A001https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5102

View Articletitled, On-Line Identification of Three-Dimensional Shear Building Models

Topics: Shear (Mechanics) , Stability , Damping , Design , Excitation , Robust control

High Frequency Analysis of a Dynamically Coupled Parallel Plate System

Dean R. Culver, Earl Dowell

DSCC 2017; V003T22A002https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5214

View Articletitled, High Frequency Analysis of a Dynamically Coupled Parallel Plate System

Topics: Dampers , Damping , Displacement , Modal analysis , Plates (structures) , Springs , Stiffness

Modified Zero Time Delay Input Shaping for Industrial Robot With Flexibility

Yu Zhao, Masayoshi Tomizuka

DSCC 2017; V003T22A003https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5219

View Articletitled, Modified Zero Time Delay Input Shaping for Industrial Robot With Flexibility

Topics: Delays , Robots , Actuators , Vibration suppression

Filtering Characteristics of String Hydraulic Pulsation Attenuator

Xia Shang, Hua Zhou, Anhuan Xie, Jiabin Zhu

DSCC 2017; V003T22A004https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5312

View Articletitled, Filtering Characteristics of String Hydraulic Pulsation Attenuator

Topics: Filtration , String , Resonance , Noise (Sound) , Fluids , Pipes , Absorption , Cavities , Computer software , Damping

Three-Dimensional Analysis of Shape-Morphing Cantilever Oscillations in Viscous Fluids

Syed N. Ahsan, Matteo Aureli

DSCC 2017; V003T22A005https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5402

View Articletitled, Three-Dimensional Analysis of Shape-Morphing Cantilever Oscillations in Viscous Fluids

Topics: Cantilevers , Fluids , Oscillations , Shapes , Deformation , Propulsion , Energy dissipation , Boundary element methods , Cantilever beams , Chords (Trusses)

Identification of Nonlinear Friction Properties in the Conditions of Self-Excited Vibrations

Tomasz Piatkowski, Miroslaw Wolski, Przemyslaw Osowski

DSCC 2017; V003T22A006https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5409

View Articletitled, Identification of Nonlinear Friction Properties in the Conditions of Self-Excited Vibrations

Topics: Friction , Vibration , Pendulums , Sliding friction , Kinematics

Modeling and Validation

Dynamic Modeling and Control of an Electromechanical Control Actuation System

Ümit Yerlikaya, R. Tuna Balkan

DSCC 2017; V003T27A001https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5056

View Articletitled, Dynamic Modeling and Control of an Electromechanical Control Actuation System

Topics: Aircraft , Control equipment , Coulombs , Dynamic modeling , Electromechanical actuators , Engineering prototypes , Engines , Equations of motion , Friction , Levers

Systematic Feature Selection Process Applied in Short-Term Data-Driven Building Energy Forecasting Models: A Case Study of a Campus Building

Liang Zhang, Jin Wen, Yimin Chen

DSCC 2017; V003T27A002https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5073

View Articletitled, Systematic Feature Selection Process Applied in Short-Term Data-Driven Building Energy Forecasting Models: A Case Study of a Campus Building

Topics: Feature selection , Computation , Errors , Machine learning , Modeling , Sensors , Statistics , Structures

A Multi-Zone Reaction-Based Diesel Combustion Model for Model-Based Control

Yifan Men, Guoming G. Zhu

DSCC 2017; V003T27A003https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5074

View Articletitled, A Multi-Zone Reaction-Based Diesel Combustion Model for Model-Based Control

Topics: Combustion , Diesel , Fuels , Cylinders , Diesel engines , Evaporation , Pressure , Temperature , Chemical reactions , Combustion chambers

Nonlinear Responses of Inextensible Cantilever and Free-Free Beams Undergoing Large Deflections

Kevin McHugh, Earl Dowell

DSCC 2017; V003T27A004https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5113

View Articletitled, Nonlinear Responses of Inextensible Cantilever and Free-Free Beams Undergoing Large Deflections

Topics: Cantilevers , Deflection , Resonance , Boundary-value problems , Equations of motion , Inertia (Mechanics) , Rayleigh-Ritz methods

Dispersion Number Identification in an Imbert Gasifier Under Parameter Uncertainty

Luis Santamaria-Padilla, Luis Alvarez-Icaza, Jesus Alvarez

DSCC 2017; V003T27A005https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5134

View Articletitled, Dispersion Number Identification in an Imbert Gasifier Under Parameter Uncertainty

Topics: Uncertainty , Heat , Temperature , Fuel gasification

Dynamic Modelling of Updraft Gasifiers: Incidence of Feedstock Quality and Operational Variables in the Transient Model Structure

Ricardo Narváez Cueva, R. Blanchard, G. Guerrón, Diego Chulde, R. Dixon

DSCC 2017; V003T27A006https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5142

View Articletitled, Dynamic Modelling of Updraft Gasifiers: Incidence of Feedstock Quality and Operational Variables in the Transient Model Structure

Topics: Dynamic modeling , Feedstock , Transients (Dynamics) , Feature selection , Fittings , Municipal solid wastes , Dynamic models , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Flow (Dynamics) , Transfer functions

A Design Optimization Model for an Alternating Flow (AF) Hydraulic Pump Based on First Principles

Mengtang Li, Ryan Foss, Kim A. Stelson, James D. Van de Ven, Eric J. Barth

DSCC 2017; V003T27A007https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5171

View Articletitled, A Design Optimization Model for an Alternating Flow (AF) Hydraulic Pump Based on First Principles

Topics: Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Hydraulic pumps , Optimization , Displacement , Pumps , Engineering prototypes , Actuators , Control systems , Energy dissipation

Projection Method With Minimal Correction Procedure for Numerical Simulation of Constrained Dynamics

Patrick S. Heaney, Gene Hou

DSCC 2017; V003T27A008https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5212

View Articletitled, Projection Method With Minimal Correction Procedure for Numerical Simulation of Constrained Dynamics

Topics: Computer simulation , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Algebra , Differential equations , Rotational dynamics

An Improved Dynamic Friction Model Using a Data-Based Approach

Nathan A. Weir, Andrew G. Alleyne

DSCC 2017; V003T27A009https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5225

View Articletitled, An Improved Dynamic Friction Model Using a Data-Based Approach

Topics: Fittings , Friction , Modeling , Motion control , Simulation results , Sliding friction

Qualitative and Quantitative Study of the Flow Physics in the Vicinity of an Oscillating Plate in Viscous Fluids

Bishwash Shrestha, Syed N. Ahsan, Matteo Aureli

DSCC 2017; V003T27A010https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5233

View Articletitled, Qualitative and Quantitative Study of the Flow Physics in the Vicinity of an Oscillating Plate in Viscous Fluids

Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Physics , Oscillations , Fluid structure interaction , Fluid-dynamic forces , Vortex shedding , Actuators , Biomimetics , Energy harvesting

A Graph-Based Approach for Dynamic Compressor Modeling in Vapor Compression Systems

Christopher T. Aksland, Justin P. Koeln, Andrew G. Alleyne

DSCC 2017; V003T27A011https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5238

View Articletitled, A Graph-Based Approach for Dynamic Compressor Modeling in Vapor Compression Systems

Topics: Compression , Compressors , Modeling , Vapors , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Fluids , Capacitance , Condensers (steam plant) , Heat transfer , Reliability

Validation of Fingertip Force and Finger Pose in the UART Finger and Bond Graph Tendon Model During Surface Contact

James A. Tigue, Sonoma Harris, Chris Anjewierden, Stephen A. Mascaro

DSCC 2017; V003T27A012https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5245

View Articletitled, Validation of Fingertip Force and Finger Pose in the UART Finger and Bond Graph Tendon Model During Surface Contact

Topics: Tendons , Errors , Friction , Robotics

Modeling and Energy Cost Optimization of Air Conditioning Loads in Smart Grid Environments

Korey Chan, Saeid Bashash

DSCC 2017; V003T27A013https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5284

View Articletitled, Modeling and Energy Cost Optimization of Air Conditioning Loads in Smart Grid Environments

Topics: Air conditioning , Modeling , Optimization , Smart grids , Stress , Quadratic programming , Temperature , Energy consumption , Air conditioners , Algorithms

Under-Actuated Humanoid Model With Elastomeric Springs

Christian Fry, Stanley Coram, III, Davide Piovesan

DSCC 2017; V003T27A014https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5309

View Articletitled, Under-Actuated Humanoid Model With Elastomeric Springs

Topics: Springs , Servomotors , Damping , Design , Engineering prototypes , Equilibrium (Physics) , Motors , Muscle , Photopolymers , Resins

Physics-Based Friction Model With Potential Application in Numerical Models for Tire-Road Traction

Anahita Emami, Seyedmeysam Khaleghian, Chuang Su, Saied Taheri

DSCC 2017; V003T27A015https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5335

View Articletitled, Physics-Based Friction Model With Potential Application in Numerical Models for Tire-Road Traction

Topics: Computer simulation , Friction , Physics , Roads , Tires , Traction , Tire tread , Surface roughness , Pavement , Sliding friction

Dynamically Planning Operating Room Schedules Using Model Predictive Control

Zhigang Zeng, Theodor Freiheit

DSCC 2017; V003T27A016https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5359

View Articletitled, Dynamically Planning Operating Room Schedules Using Model Predictive Control

Topics: Predictive control , Surgery , Chain , Machinery , Manufacturing systems , Polishing equipment , Uncertainty

Steady-State System Analysis of a Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Nonlinear Mathematical Model

Verica Radisavljevic-Gajic, Kyle Graham

DSCC 2017; V003T27A017https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5388

View Articletitled, Steady-State System Analysis of a Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Nonlinear Mathematical Model

Topics: Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Steady state , Systems analysis , Hydrogen , Pressure , Stability , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Equilibrium (Physics) , Proton exchange membranes , Fuel cells

Dynamic Systems and Control Education

A Ball and Beam Module for a Haptic Paddle Education Platform

Chad G. Rose, Nathan Bucki, Marcia K. O’Malley

DSCC 2017; V003T31A001https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5027

View Articletitled, A Ball and Beam Module for a Haptic Paddle Education Platform

Topics: Education , Haptics , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Mechatronics , Degrees of freedom , Design , Engines , Force feedback , Mechatronic devices , Motors

Entrepreneurially Minded Learning in a Semester-Long Senior/Graduate Mechatronic Design Project

James A. Mynderse, Jeffrey N. Shelton, Andrew L. Gerhart

DSCC 2017; V003T31A002https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5127

View Articletitled, Entrepreneurially Minded Learning in a Semester-Long Senior/Graduate Mechatronic Design Project

Topics: Design , Students , Construction , Design education , Engineering prototypes , Manufacturing , Robotic vehicles , Robots , Surveying , Teams

Teaching Real-Time Control Using Arduino: Timer ISR vs delayMicroseconds

Ryan W. Krauss

DSCC 2017; V003T31A003https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5140

View Articletitled, Teaching Real-Time Control Using Arduino: Timer ISR vs delayMicroseconds

Topics: Real-time control , Teaching , Students , Feedback

An Inductive, Design-Centric Approach to Control Engineering Education With a Competitive Atmosphere

Shaohui Foong, Karupppasamy Subburaj, Kristin L. Wood

DSCC 2017; V003T31A004https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5157

View Articletitled, An Inductive, Design-Centric Approach to Control Engineering Education With a Competitive Atmosphere

Topics: Control engineering , Design , Education , Control equipment , Students , Circuits , Computer programming , Feedback , Robotics , Sensors

Design and Fabrication of Desktop Fiber Manufacturing Kit for Education

David Donghyun Kim, Brian Anthony

DSCC 2017; V003T31A005https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5226

View Articletitled, Design and Fabrication of Desktop Fiber Manufacturing Kit for Education

Topics: Design , Education , Fibers , Manufacturing , Optical fiber , Engineering prototypes , Manufacturing technology , Quality control

Development of a Mechatronics Course Integrated With Lab

Biswanath Samanta

DSCC 2017; V003T31A006https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5265

View Articletitled, Development of a Mechatronics Course Integrated With Lab

Topics: Mechatronics education , Students , Computer programming , Computers , Data acquisition , Instrumentation , Mechanical engineering , Undergraduate students

Vibrations and Control of Systems

Regenerative Base Isolation With Multi-Resonant Electromagnetic Shunt Dampers

Yalu Pei, Yilun Liu, Lei Zuo

DSCC 2017; V003T32A001https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5111

View Articletitled, Regenerative Base Isolation With Multi-Resonant Electromagnetic Shunt Dampers

Topics: Dampers , Resonance , Circuits , Vibration isolation , Energy harvesting , Damping , Displacement , Excitation , Safety , Stiffness

Voltage Response of Parametric Resonance of Double Wall Carbon Nanotube Under Electrostatic Actuation

Ezequiel Juarez, Dumitru I. Caruntu, Young-Gil Park

DSCC 2017; V003T32A002https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5120

View Articletitled, Voltage Response of Parametric Resonance of Double Wall Carbon Nanotube Under Electrostatic Actuation

Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Resonance , Damping , Bifurcation , Cantilever beams , Steady state

Casimir Effect on Frequency Response of Superharmonic Resonance of NEMS Resonators

Martin Botello, Christian Reyes, Julio Beatriz, Dumitru I. Caruntu

DSCC 2017; V003T32A003https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5122

View Articletitled, Casimir Effect on Frequency Response of Superharmonic Resonance of NEMS Resonators

Topics: Casimir force , Frequency response , Nanomechanical resonators , Resonance , Cantilevers , Damping , Nanoelectromechanical systems , Bifurcation , Deflection , Differential equations

Parametric Resonance of Electrostatically Actuated MEMS Cantilever Resonators Using Method of Multiple Scales and Homotopy Perturbation Method

Christopher Reyes, Dumitru I. Caruntu

DSCC 2017; V003T32A004https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5124

View Articletitled, Parametric Resonance of Electrostatically Actuated MEMS Cantilever Resonators Using Method of Multiple Scales and Homotopy Perturbation Method

Topics: Cantilevers , Microelectromechanical systems , Resonance , Excitation , Electrodes , Electromagnetic weapons , Damping , Dynamics (Mechanics)

Fully Pneumatic Semi-Active Vibration Isolator Design and Analysis

Hans W. Schaeffer, Atul G. Kelkar

DSCC 2017; V003T32A005https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5137

View Articletitled, Fully Pneumatic Semi-Active Vibration Isolator Design and Analysis

Topics: Design , Vibration isolators , Modeling , Vibration isolation , Control equipment , Damping , Displacement , Engineering prototypes , Hardware , Impulse (Physics)

An Inverse-Free Disturbance Observer for Adaptive Narrow-Band Disturbance Rejection With Application to Selective Laser Sintering

Tianyu Jiang, Hui Xiao, Xu Chen

DSCC 2017; V003T32A006https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5184

View Articletitled, An Inverse-Free Disturbance Observer for Adaptive Narrow-Band Disturbance Rejection With Application to Selective Laser Sintering

Topics: Lasers , Sintering , Additive manufacturing , Algorithms , Filters , Laser beams , Servomechanisms , Simulation

Boundary Value Problem Method to Investigate Superharmonic Resonance of MEMS Resonators

Julio Beatriz, Martin Botello, Christian Reyes, Dumitru I. Caruntu

DSCC 2017; V003T32A007https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5186

View Articletitled, Boundary Value Problem Method to Investigate Superharmonic Resonance of MEMS Resonators

Topics: Boundary-value problems , Microelectromechanical systems , Resonance , Damping , Frequency response , Matlab , Partial differential equations , Vibration

Including Vibration Characteristics Within Compressive Sensing Formulations for Structural Monitoring of Beams

Vaahini Ganesan, Tuhin K. Das, Jeffrey L. Kauffman, Nazanin Rahnavard

DSCC 2017; V003T32A008https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5213

View Articletitled, Including Vibration Characteristics Within Compressive Sensing Formulations for Structural Monitoring of Beams

Topics: Vibration , Boundary-value problems , Sensors , Algorithms , Damping , Deflection , Instrumentation , Mechanical structures , Noise (Sound) , Shapes

Robust Boundary Control for an Euler Bernoulli Beam Subject to Unknown Harmonic Disturbances With a Focus on Resonance

Dimitri Karagiannis, Verica Radisavljevic-Gajic

DSCC 2017; V003T32A009https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5264

View Articletitled, Robust Boundary Control for an Euler Bernoulli Beam Subject to Unknown Harmonic Disturbances With a Focus on Resonance

Topics: Resonance , Steady state , Vibration , Control equipment , Excitation , Closed loop systems

Non-Model-Based Delamination Detection of Composite Plates Using Measured Mode Shapes

Y. F. Xu, Da-Ming Chen, W. D. Zhu

DSCC 2017; V003T32A010https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5363

View Articletitled, Non-Model-Based Delamination Detection of Composite Plates Using Measured Mode Shapes

Topics: Composite materials , Delamination , Mode shapes , Plates (structures) , Damage , Errors , Noise (Sound) , Polynomials

Modeling and Estimation for Vehicle Safety and Integrity

Experimental Derivation of Models of Human Drivers Executing Emergency Steering Maneuvers

Dan T. Horak

DSCC 2017; V003T33A001https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5026

View Articletitled, Experimental Derivation of Models of Human Drivers Executing Emergency Steering Maneuvers

Topics: Emergencies , Vehicles , Dynamic models , Highways , Simulation models , Traffic accidents

Collision Cone Based Lane Changing Model for Collision Avoidance

Gihyeob An, Reza Langari

DSCC 2017; V003T33A002https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5045

View Articletitled, Collision Cone Based Lane Changing Model for Collision Avoidance

Topics: Collisions (Physics) , Vehicles , Algorithms , Control equipment , Predictive control , Vacuum

Detection of Vehicle Tripped and Untripped Rollovers by a Novel Index With Mass-Center-Position Estimations

Fengchen Wang, Yan Chen

DSCC 2017; V003T33A003https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5149

View Articletitled, Detection of Vehicle Tripped and Untripped Rollovers by a Novel Index With Mass-Center-Position Estimations

Topics: Vehicles , Tires , Center of mass , D'Alembert's principle , Roads , Simulation , Simulation results , Stress

Estimation and Analysis of Vehicle Lateral Stability Region With Both Front and Rear Wheel Steering

Yiwen Huang, Yan Chen

DSCC 2017; V003T33A004https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5154

View Articletitled, Estimation and Analysis of Vehicle Lateral Stability Region With Both Front and Rear Wheel Steering

Topics: Stability , Vehicles , Wheels , Equilibrium (Physics) , Simulation

Comparative Study of Rack Force Estimation for Electric Power Assist Steering System

Yijun Li, Taehyun Shim, Dexin Wang, Timothy Offerle

DSCC 2017; V003T33A005https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5255

View Articletitled, Comparative Study of Rack Force Estimation for Electric Power Assist Steering System

Topics: Electricity (Physics) , Steering systems , Algorithms , Control systems , Simulation , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Vehicle dynamics

Customer Usage Based on Pseudo Damage

Craig T. Altmann, John B. Ferris

DSCC 2017; V003T33A006https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5270

View Articletitled, Customer Usage Based on Pseudo Damage

Topics: Damage , Roads , Surface roughness , Highways , Vehicles , Design , Durability , Engineering simulation , Modeling , Monitoring systems

Modeling and Control of IC Engines and Aftertreatment Systems

Engine Calibration Using “Eigenvariables”

Yiran Hu, Ibrahim Haskara, Chen-Fang Chang, Kaveh Khodadadi Sadabadi, Ayyoub Rezaeian, Shawn Midlam-Mohler

DSCC 2017; V003T34A001https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5093

View Articletitled, Engine Calibration Using “Eigenvariables”

Topics: Calibration , Engines , Dynamometers , Combustion , Actuators , Automotive design , Combustion systems , Control systems , Corporate average fuel economy , Cylinders

SCR Control System Design Based on On-Line Radial Basis Function and Backpropagation Neural Networks

Wenbo Sui, Carrie M. Hall

DSCC 2017; V003T34A002https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5095

View Articletitled, SCR Control System Design Based on On-Line Radial Basis Function and Backpropagation Neural Networks

Topics: Artificial neural networks , Control systems , Design , Control equipment , Nitrogen oxides , Radial basis function networks , Catalysts , Computer software , Diesel , Engineering simulation

A Regenerative Hydraulically Assisted Turbocharger System Model

Tao Zeng, Devesh Upadhyay, Guoming Zhu

DSCC 2017; V003T34A003https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5101

View Articletitled, A Regenerative Hydraulically Assisted Turbocharger System Model

Topics: Cycles , Engines , Hydraulic drive systems , Hydraulic turbines , Lumped parameter models , Model validation , Modeling , Pumps , Turbochargers

Frequency Separation Control of Series Sequential Boosting System With Electric Supercharger and Turbocharger

Baitao Xiao, Julia H. Buckland, Amey Karnik

DSCC 2017; V003T34A004https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5119

View Articletitled, Frequency Separation Control of Series Sequential Boosting System With Electric Supercharger and Turbocharger

Topics: Separation (Technology) , Superchargers , Turbochargers , Control equipment , Transients (Dynamics) , Compressors , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Electromagnetic spectrum , Pressure , Simulation

A Framework of Control-Oriented Reaction-Based Model for Trajectory-Based HCCI Combustion With Variable Fuels

Chen Zhang, Zongxuan Sun

DSCC 2017; V003T34A005https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5194

View Articletitled, A Framework of Control-Oriented Reaction-Based Model for Trajectory-Based HCCI Combustion With Variable Fuels

Topics: Combustion , Fuels , Homogeneous charge compression ignition engines , Trajectories (Physics) , Cycles , Engines , Pistons , Chemical kinetics , Compression , Diesel

Model Predictive Control of a Lean-Burn Gasoline Engine Coupled With a Passive Selective Catalytic Reduction System

Qinghua Lin, Pingen Chen, Vitaly Y. Prikhodko

DSCC 2017; V003T34A006https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5348

View Articletitled, Model Predictive Control of a Lean-Burn Gasoline Engine Coupled With a Passive Selective Catalytic Reduction System

Topics: Gasoline engines , Predictive control , Selective catalytic reduction , Emissions , Engines , Fuels , Nitrogen oxides , Cycles , Air pollution control , Catalysts

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Their Applications

Simplex Methods for Optimal Control of Unmanned Aircraft Flight Trajectories

Michael D. Zollars, Richard G. Cobb

DSCC 2017; V003T39A001https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5031

View Articletitled, Simplex Methods for Optimal Control of Unmanned Aircraft Flight Trajectories

Topics: Aircraft , Flight , Optimal control , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Trajectories (Physics) , Unmanned aerial vehicles

Average Reward Dynamic Programming Applied to a Persistent Visitation and Data Delivery Problem

Krishna Kalyanam, Meir Pachter, David Casbeer

DSCC 2017; V003T39A002https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5115

View Articletitled, Average Reward Dynamic Programming Applied to a Persistent Visitation and Data Delivery Problem

Topics: Dynamic programming , Cycles , Delays , Unmanned aerial vehicles , Collapse , Data collection , Linear programming , Surveillance , Weight (Mass)

Development of a Swarm UAV Simulator Integrating Realistic Motion Control Models for Disaster Operations

Kazi Tanvir Ahmed Siddiqui, David Feil-Seifer, Tianyi Jiang, Sonu Jose, Siming Liu, Sushil Louis

DSCC 2017; V003T39A003https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5177

View Articletitled, Development of a Swarm UAV Simulator Integrating Realistic Motion Control Models for Disaster Operations

Topics: Disasters , Motion control , Unmanned aerial vehicles , Simulation , User interfaces , Control equipment , Navigation

Modeling and Adaptive Nonlinear Disturbance Observer for Closed-Loop Control of In-Ground-Effects on Multi-Rotor UAVs

Xiang He, Marc Calaf, Kam K. Leang

DSCC 2017; V003T39A004https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5210

View Articletitled, Modeling and Adaptive Nonlinear Disturbance Observer for Closed-Loop Control of In-Ground-Effects on Multi-Rotor UAVs

Topics: Modeling , Rotors , Unmanned aerial vehicles , Control equipment , Flight , Aircraft , Helicopters , Navigation , Simulation , Space

Position and Attitude Control by Rotor Tilt and Rotor Speed Synchronization for Single Axis Tilting-Rotor Quadcopter

Rumit Kumar, Alireza Nemati, Manish Kumar, Kelly Cohen, Franck Cazaurang

DSCC 2017; V003T39A005https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5232

View Articletitled, Position and Attitude Control by Rotor Tilt and Rotor Speed Synchronization for Single Axis Tilting-Rotor Quadcopter

Topics: Rotors , Synchronization , Flight , Propellers , Control equipment , Design , Aircraft , Computer simulation , Motors , Servomotors

Tilting-Rotor Quadcopter for Aggressive Flight Maneuvers Using Differential Flatness Based Flight Controller

Rumit Kumar, Alireza Nemati, Manish Kumar, Rajnikant Sharma, Kelly Cohen, Franck Cazaurang

DSCC 2017; V003T39A006https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5241

View Articletitled, Tilting-Rotor Quadcopter for Aggressive Flight Maneuvers Using Differential Flatness Based Flight Controller

Topics: Control equipment , Flight , Rotors , Propellers , Feedforward control , Trajectories (Physics) , Computer simulation , Motors , Position control , Rotation

Admittance Based Force Control for Collaborative Transportation of a Common Payload Using Two UAVs

Shraddha Barawkar, Mohammadreza Radmanesh, Manish Kumar, Kelly Cohen

DSCC 2017; V003T39A007https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5278

View Articletitled, Admittance Based Force Control for Collaborative Transportation of a Common Payload Using Two UAVs

Topics: Force control , Mechanical admittance , Transportation systems , Unmanned aerial vehicles , Control equipment , Trajectories (Physics) , Feedback , Computer simulation , Dampers , Errors

Design and Analysis of a Pose Estimator for Quadrotor MAVs With Modified Dynamics and Range Measurements

Eranga Fernando, George K. Mann, Oscar De Silva, Raymond G. Gosine

DSCC 2017; V003T39A008https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5279

View Articletitled, Design and Analysis of a Pose Estimator for Quadrotor MAVs With Modified Dynamics and Range Measurements

Topics: Design , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Sensors , Aircraft , Dynamic models , Kalman filters , State estimation

Safe Navigation With the Collision Avoidance of a Brownian Motion Obstacle

Alexey A. Munishkin, Dejan Milutinović, David W. Casbeer

DSCC 2017; V003T39A009https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5295

View Articletitled, Safe Navigation With the Collision Avoidance of a Brownian Motion Obstacle

Topics: Brownian motion , Collisions (Physics) , Navigation , Optimal control , Vehicles , Computer simulation , Time optimal control , Uncertainty

An Inertial Sensor to Measure Wind Turbulence With RC Helicopters

Anil Kumar, Pinhas Ben-Tzvi

DSCC 2017; V003T39A010https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5354

View Articletitled, An Inertial Sensor to Measure Wind Turbulence With RC Helicopters

Topics: Helicopters , Sensors , Turbulence , Wind , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Telemetry , Algorithms , Blades , Fans , Machine learning

An Integrated Unmanned Aerial Vehicle System for Vision Based Control

Haijie Zhang, Jianguo Zhao

DSCC 2017; V003T39A011https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5405

View Articletitled, An Integrated Unmanned Aerial Vehicle System for Vision Based Control

Topics: Unmanned aerial vehicles , Algorithms , Braking , Computers , Design , Motion control , Robot motion

Dynamics and Control of Renewable Energy Systems

Optimization of Wind Turbine Torsional Mitigation Procedures for Different Generator Classes

Warren N. White, Justin Currence, Buddhika Aththanayaka, Fariba Fateh, Don Gruenbacher

DSCC 2017; V003T40A001https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5224

View Articletitled, Optimization of Wind Turbine Torsional Mitigation Procedures for Different Generator Classes

Topics: Generators , Optimization , Wind turbines , Vibration , Wind , Control equipment , Turbines , Computer simulation , Computer software , Damping

Iterative In-Situ 3D Layout Optimization of a Reconfigurable Ocean Current Turbine Array Using Bayesian Optimization

Ali Baheri, Praveen Ramaprabhu, Christopher Vermillion

DSCC 2017; V003T40A002https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5230

View Articletitled, Iterative In-Situ 3D Layout Optimization of a Reconfigurable Ocean Current Turbine Array Using Bayesian Optimization

Topics: Ocean currents , Optimization , Turbines , Elevators , Energy harvesting , Flow (Dynamics) , Optimization algorithms , Uncertainty , Wakes

Combined Plant and Controller Design Using Bayesian Optimization: A Case Study in Airborne Wind Energy Systems

Ali Baheri, Joseph Deese, Christopher Vermillion

DSCC 2017; V003T40A003https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5242

View Articletitled, Combined Plant and Controller Design Using Bayesian Optimization: A Case Study in Airborne Wind Energy Systems

Topics: Control equipment , Design , Optimization , Wind energy systems , System dynamics , Buoyancy , Center of mass , Engineering simulation , Simulation , Turbines

Real-Time Optimization of Wind Farm Energy Capture With Delay Compensated Nested-Loop Extremum Seeking Control

Zhongyou Wu, Yaoyu Li

DSCC 2017; V003T40A004https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5262

View Articletitled, Real-Time Optimization of Wind Farm Energy Capture With Delay Compensated Nested-Loop Extremum Seeking Control

Topics: Delays , Optimization , Wind farms , Turbines , Turbulence , Wind , Wind turbines , Fatigue , Simulation , Simulation results

Five State Analytical Model of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell

Milos Milanovic, Patrick Rose, Verica Radisavljevic-Gajic, Garrett Clayton

DSCC 2017; V003T40A005https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5275

View Articletitled, Five State Analytical Model of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell

Topics: Diffusion (Physics) , Flow (Dynamics) , Fuel cells , Innovation , Physics , Polarization (Electricity) , Polarization (Light) , Polarization (Waves) , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Proton exchange membranes

A Flexible Wind Turbine Blade With an Actively Variable Twist Distribution to Increase Region 2 Efficiency: Design and Control

Hamid Khakpour Nejadkhaki, John F. Hall

DSCC 2017; V003T40A006https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5282

View Articletitled, A Flexible Wind Turbine Blade With an Actively Variable Twist Distribution to Increase Region 2 Efficiency: Design and Control

Topics: Blades , Design , Wind turbines , Actuators , Stiffness , Additive manufacturing , Shapes , Simulation results , Wind velocity , Algorithms

Energy Harvesting

Tristable Energy Harvesters With Asymmetric Potential Wells: Analytical Study

Shengxi Zhou, Lei Zuo

DSCC 2017; V003T41A001https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5034

View Articletitled, Tristable Energy Harvesters With Asymmetric Potential Wells: Analytical Study

Topics: Energy harvesting , Wells , Excitation , Potential barrier , Jacobian matrices , Oscillations , Stability

Mechanical Motion Rectifier Based Efficient Power Takeoff for Ocean Wave Energy Harvesting

Xiuxing Yin, Xiaofan Li, Vicky Boontanom, Lei Zuo

DSCC 2017; V003T41A002https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5198

View Articletitled, Mechanical Motion Rectifier Based Efficient Power Takeoff for Ocean Wave Energy Harvesting

Topics: Wave energy , Generators , Rotation , Bevel gears , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Energy generation , Screws , Matlab , Modeling , Reciprocating motion

Simulation Based Design of a Thermoelectric Energy Harvesting Device for Aircraft Applications

Michalis Lyras, Lito Zymaride, Theodora Kyratsi, Loucas S. Louca, Thomas Becker

DSCC 2017; V003T41A003https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5355

View Articletitled, Simulation Based Design of a Thermoelectric Energy Harvesting Device for Aircraft Applications

Topics: Aircraft , Design , Energy harvesting , Simulation , Heat transfer , Maintenance , Air flow , Batteries , Energy conversion , Generators

A Data Model for Turbulence Analysis Downstream of an Ocean Current Turbine Rotor for Hydrokinetic Power Generation

Yuchen Shang, Nikolaos I. Xiros, James H. VanZwieten, Cornel Sultan

DSCC 2017; V003T41A004https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5371

View Articletitled, A Data Model for Turbulence Analysis Downstream of an Ocean Current Turbine Rotor for Hydrokinetic Power Generation

Topics: Hydropower , Ocean currents , Rotors , Turbines , Turbulence , Artificial neural networks , Blades , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Flow (Dynamics) , Hydraulic turbines

Study of an Impact Driven Frequency Up-Conversion Piezoelectric Harvester

Amin Abedini, Saeed Onsorynezhad, Fengxia Wang

DSCC 2017; V003T41A005https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5396

View Articletitled, Study of an Impact Driven Frequency Up-Conversion Piezoelectric Harvester

Topics: Bifurcation , Constitutive equations , Dampers , Dynamic systems , Electricity (Physics) , Energy efficiency , Energy generation , Energy harvesting , Excitation , Magnetic fields

Control of Smart Buildings and Microgrids

Suppressing Chaotic/Hyperchaotic Dynamics of Smart Valves Network Using Decentralized and Centralized Schemes

Mostafa Bagheri, Peiman Naseradinmousavi, Hashem Ashrafiuon, Marcello Canova, David B. Segala

DSCC 2017; V003T42A001https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5006

View Articletitled, Suppressing Chaotic/Hyperchaotic Dynamics of Smart Valves Network Using Decentralized and Centralized Schemes

Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Valves , Natural gas fields , Piping systems , Robustness , Solenoids , Tradeoffs

A Generalized Approach for Commercial and Industrial Load Shifting Control

Austin Rogers, Bryan Rasmussen

DSCC 2017; V003T42A002https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5191

View Articletitled, A Generalized Approach for Commercial and Industrial Load Shifting Control

Topics: Stress , Batteries , Structures , Electric load , Energy storage , Errors

ARX Model of a Residential Heating System With Backpropagation Parameter Estimation Algorithm

Eric M. Burger, Scott J. Moura

DSCC 2017; V003T42A003https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5315

View Articletitled, ARX Model of a Residential Heating System With Backpropagation Parameter Estimation Algorithm

Topics: Algorithms , Heating , Parameter estimation , Ventilation , Air conditioning , Control systems , Energy efficiency , HVAC equipment , Predictive control , Residential construction

A Communication-Free Decentralized Power Control Approach for Power Loss Minimization in Islanded Microgrids Using Extremum Seeking

Su-Yang Shieh, Tulga Ersal, Huei Peng

DSCC 2017; V003T42A004https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5362

View Articletitled, A Communication-Free Decentralized Power Control Approach for Power Loss Minimization in Islanded Microgrids Using Extremum Seeking

Topics: Microgrids , Computer simulation , Distributed power generation , Equilibrium (Physics) , Optimization

Nonlinear Model Predictive Control for the Coordination of Electric Loads in Smart Homes

Avinash Divecha, Stephanie Stockar, Giorgio Rizzoni

DSCC 2017; V003T42A005https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5366

View Articletitled, Nonlinear Model Predictive Control for the Coordination of Electric Loads in Smart Homes

Topics: Electric load , Predictive control , Particle swarm optimization , Air conditioning , Computation , Electric vehicles , Energy management , Heating , HVAC equipment , Optimization

Distributed ℋ_∞ Frequency Control for Inverter Connected Microgrids

Matthew K. Chu Cheong, Haiya Qian, Julia Conger, Dongmei Chen, Pengwei Du

DSCC 2017; V003T42A006https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5400

View Articletitled, Distributed <em>ℋ</em><sub>∞</sub> Frequency Control for Inverter Connected Microgrids

Topics: Microgrids , Control equipment , Optimal control , Transients (Dynamics) , Algorithms , Distributed power generation , Fluctuations (Physics) , Generators , Rotational inertia

Energy Systems

Analysis of Effects of Fuel Cell System Dynamics on Optimal Energy Management

Kai Wu, Ming Kuang, Milos Milacic, Xiaowu Zhang, Jing Sun

DSCC 2017; V003T43A001https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5139

View Articletitled, Analysis of Effects of Fuel Cell System Dynamics on Optimal Energy Management

Topics: Energy management , Fuel cells , System dynamics , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Corporate average fuel economy , Fuel efficiency , Proton exchange membrane fuel cells , Stress , Batteries , Cycles

State Estimation for Lithium Ion Batteries With Phase Transition Materials

Shumon Koga, Leobardo Camacho-Solorio, Miroslav Krstic

DSCC 2017; V003T43A002https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5266

View Articletitled, State Estimation for Lithium Ion Batteries With Phase Transition Materials

Topics: Lithium-ion batteries , Phase transitions , State estimation , Lithium , Ions , Scanning probe microscopy , Active materials , Algorithms , Batteries , Diffusion (Physics)

Robust Weight-on-Bit Tracking in Drilling Operations: A Stochastic, Nonlinear Approach

Parham Pournazari, Benito R. Fernández, Eric van Oort

DSCC 2017; V003T43A003https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5280

View Articletitled, Robust Weight-on-Bit Tracking in Drilling Operations: A Stochastic, Nonlinear Approach

Topics: Drilling , Weight (Mass) , Control equipment , Drill strings , Measurement uncertainty , Modeling , Vibration

A Novel Hydraulic Heat Engine Based on Ferrofluid Displacer With Applications in Solar Power Generation

Mohsen Saadat, Mehdi Mirzakhanloo, Pieter Gagnon, Mohammad-Reza Alam

DSCC 2017; V003T43A004https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5286

View Articletitled, A Novel Hydraulic Heat Engine Based on Ferrofluid Displacer With Applications in Solar Power Generation

Topics: Ferrofluids , Heat engines , Solar power , Engines , Heat transfer , Power density , Stirling engines , Cycles , Engineering simulation , Heat

A Stochastic Approach to the Convex Optimization of Non-Convex Discrete Energy Systems

Eric M. Burger, Scott J. Moura

DSCC 2017; V003T43A005https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5316

View Articletitled, A Stochastic Approach to the Convex Optimization of Non-Convex Discrete Energy Systems

Topics: Energy / power systems , Optimization , Discrete systems , Dynamic programming , Electric vehicles , Fans , Hardware , Power systems (Machinery) , Trajectories (Physics) , Ventilation

Modeling and Analysis of Directional Drilling Dynamics

Tianheng Feng, Madhu Vadali, Dongmei Chen

DSCC 2017; V003T43A006https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5358

View Articletitled, Modeling and Analysis of Directional Drilling Dynamics

Topics: Drilling , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Modeling , Drill strings , Displacement , Finite element methods , Reservoirs , Rocks , Vibration , Collisions (Physics)