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Robust Motion Tracking Control Of Piezoelectric Actuation Systems, Hwee Choo Liaw, Denny Oetomo, Bijan Shirinzadeh, Gursel Alici Jan 2006

Robust Motion Tracking Control Of Piezoelectric Actuation Systems, Hwee Choo Liaw, Denny Oetomo, Bijan Shirinzadeh, Gursel Alici

Faculty of Engineering - Papers (Archive)

This paper proposes a robust control methodology for piezoelectric actuation systems to track specified motion trajectories. This is motivated by the search for an effective control strategy to deal with the problem of nonlinear behaviour in the piezoelectric actuation systems. The basic concept associated with this approach lies in the specification of a target performance and the formulation of a robust control scheme for the system to ensure the convergence of the position tracking error to zero in the presence of parametric uncertainties and hysteresis effect inclusive of other un-modelled disturbances. Stability of the control system is proven theoretically and …


Control Strategy Of Distributed Generation For Voltage Support In Distribution Systems, An D. T Le, Kashem M. Muttaqi, Michael Negnevitsky, Gerard Ledwich Jan 2006

Control Strategy Of Distributed Generation For Voltage Support In Distribution Systems, An D. T Le, Kashem M. Muttaqi, Michael Negnevitsky, Gerard Ledwich

Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences - Papers: Part A

Voltage problem is always a critical issue in operating a distribution system. The uncertainties of load distribution and variation have introduced a great complexity to the task of maintaining system voltage within the permitted range. In this paper, small-scale generator, known as distributed generation (DG), is employed in the system and acting as a voltage regulator. The output of DG is controlled in such a way that acceptable level of electrical supply quality is achieved with a reasonable operating cost. The DG controller is tested with a non-uniformly varying load on the time domain basis. Simulations have been conducted with …


Distributed Generation For Minimization Of Power Losses In Distribution Systems, Kashem M. Muttaqi, An D. T Le, Michael Negnevitsky, Gerard Ledwich Jan 2006

Distributed Generation For Minimization Of Power Losses In Distribution Systems, Kashem M. Muttaqi, An D. T Le, Michael Negnevitsky, Gerard Ledwich

Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences - Papers: Part A

Appropriate size and location of distributed generation (DG) play a significant role in minimizing power losses in distribution systems. This paper represents techniques to minimize power losses in a distribution feeder by optimizing DG model in terms of size, location and operating point of DG. Sensitivity analysis for power losses in terms of DG size and DG operating point has been performed. The proposed sensitivity indices can indicate the changes in power losses with respect to DG current injection. The proposed techniques have been developed with considering load characteristics and representing loads with constant impedance and constant current models, separately. …


Experimental Evaluation Of Adaptive And Variable Structure Control Of Piezoelectric Actuation Systems For Micro/Nano Manipulation, Hwee Choo Liaw, Bijan Shirinzadeh, Denny Oetomo, Gursel Alici Jan 2006

Experimental Evaluation Of Adaptive And Variable Structure Control Of Piezoelectric Actuation Systems For Micro/Nano Manipulation, Hwee Choo Liaw, Bijan Shirinzadeh, Denny Oetomo, Gursel Alici

Faculty of Engineering - Papers (Archive)

This paper proposes and evaluates an adaptive technique and a variable structure control approach for piezoelectric actuation systems to track specified motion trajectories. The proposed control methodologies are formulated to accommodate unknown or uncertain system parameters, nonlinearities including the hysteresis effect, and external disturbances in the piezoelectric actuation systems without any form of feed-forward compensation. In this study, both control methodologies are demonstrated to possess a promising motion tracking ability experimentally. In comparison, the variable structure control approach is evaluated to be superior to the adaptive technique in the motion tracking control. With the ability to track motion trajectories under …


Experience In The Application Of Iec/Tr 61000-3-6 To Harmonic Allocation In Transmission Systems, T J. Browne, V J. Gosbell, S Perera, D A. Robinson, L M. Falla, P J. Windle, A C. D Perera Jan 2006

Experience In The Application Of Iec/Tr 61000-3-6 To Harmonic Allocation In Transmission Systems, T J. Browne, V J. Gosbell, S Perera, D A. Robinson, L M. Falla, P J. Windle, A C. D Perera

Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences - Papers: Part A

Technical report IEC/TR 61000-3-6 is widely used as a guide to harmonic management in HV and MV networks, assisting in coordination of harmonic levels between utility and customer. In 2001, Australia and New Zealand adopted the harmonic standard AS/NZS 61000.3.6, which closely follows the above IEC technical report. As a result, transmission utilities and connected loads are required by government regulations to abide by the harmonic allocations set by the standard. The technical report contains some useful general principles which can be applied to the harmonic management of power systems. However, unexpected difficulties can be found when attempts are made …