A multiple model approach for predictive control of nonlinear hybrid systems

NN Nandola, S Bhartiya - Journal of process control, 2008 - Elsevier
This paper presents modeling and control of nonlinear hybrid systems using multiple
linearized models. Each linearized model is a local representation of all locations of the …

Hybrid system identification using a structural approach and its model based control: An experimental validation

NN Nandola, S Bhartiya - Nonlinear Analysis: Hybrid Systems, 2009 - Elsevier
For implementation of various model based techniques such as in control and fault
diagnosis, data-driven identification is key for enabling cheap and rapid development of …

Optimization of an autonomous vehicle dispatch system in an underground mine

FR Saayman, P.*, Craig, IK* & Camisani … - Journal of the Southern …, 2006 - journals.co.za
The mining industry has much potential for automation. A great deal of work has been done
on this subject and is still ongoing. With automation comes the possibility for optimization …

Multiple-model based predictive control of nonlinear hybrid systems based on global optimization using the Bernstein polynomial approach

BV Patil, S Bhartiya, PSV Nataraj, NN Nandola - Journal of Process Control, 2012 - Elsevier
In this paper, we propose a Bernstein polynomial based global optimization algorithm for the
optimal feedback control of nonlinear hybrid systems using a multiple-model approach …

Plant‐wide control of a hybrid process

C De Prada, D Sarabia, S Cristea… - International Journal of …, 2008 - Wiley Online Library
This paper deals with the model predictive control (MPC) of an industrial hybrid process
where continuous and batch units operate jointly: the crystallization section of a sugar …

Modeling and predictive control of nonlinear hybrid systems using disaggregation of variables-A convex formulation

NN Nandola, K Puttannaiah - 2013 European Control …, 2013 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The current work is motivated by the need of achieving global solution and better
computational efficiency for control of any arbitrary nonlinear hybrid dynamical systems …

A computationally efficient scheme for model predictive control of nonlinear hybrid systems using generalized outer approximation

NN Nandola, S Bhartiya - Industrial & engineering chemistry …, 2009 - ACS Publications
This paper presents an efficient optimization algorithm suitable for online solution of mixed
integer nonlinear programs resulting from the model predictive control (MPC) of nonlinear …

Hybrid predictive control of a simulated continuous-batch process

D Sarabia, C de Prada, S Cristea - 2007 IEEE International …, 2007 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper deals with a control problem related with a mixed continuous-batch process, in
which some continuous variables must be kept as close as possible at prescribed values …

Formulation and motion planning of the peg-in-hole task with mixed logical dynamical system theory

K Hirana, T Suzuki, S Okuma - Advanced Robotics, 2004 - Taylor & Francis
It is well known that most assembly skills can be regarded as one of the signal-symbol
hybrid dynamical systems, since the interactive dynamics between the end-effector and the …

Hybrid control of a mixed continuous-batch process

C De Prada, S Cristea, D Sarabia… - Computer Aided Chemical …, 2004 - Elsevier
This paper deals with a control problem related with a mixed continuous-batch process, a
pilot plant of our Lab, where both continuous decisions and scheduling takes place. We tried …