Thruster and vibration control of marine powertrain using a class of feedforward approximators

In this paper, we consider the tracking problem of propeller shaft speed and simultaneously minimizing torsional vibrations in marine shafting system, in the presence of parametric/functional uncertainties and unmodelled dynamics. Torsional vibrations within the shafting system can be induced by the...

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Published in2006 IEEE Conference on Computer Aided Control System Design, 2006 IEEE International Conference on Control Applications, 2006 IEEE International Symposium on Intelligent Control pp. 2589 - 2594
Main Authors Pey Yuen Tao, Shuzhi Sam Ge, Tong Heng Lee, Xiaoqi Chen
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 01.10.2006
Subjects
Control systems
Hydrodynamics
Mechanical power transmission
Neural networks
Propellers
Propulsion
Shafts
Vehicle dynamics
Velocity control
Vibration control
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Summary:In this paper, we consider the tracking problem of propeller shaft speed and simultaneously minimizing torsional vibrations in marine shafting system, in the presence of parametric/functional uncertainties and unmodelled dynamics. Torsional vibrations within the shafting system can be induced by the hydrodynamic forces acting on the propeller and the inertia forces of the crank mechanism. Excessive vibrations will lead to severe consequences such as fractured drive shaft and compromised structural integrity. Due to the difficulty in measuring or modelling the hydrodynamic forces as well as the frictional forces, neural networks are used to compensate for the uncertainties. Simulation results illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed controller
ISSN:2165-3011
2165-302X
DOI:10.1109/CACSD-CCA-ISIC.2006.4777046