Control Of Large-scale Systems Research Articles

Towards intelligent emergency control for large-scale power systems: Convergence of learning, physics, computing and control

This paper has delved into the pressing need for intelligent emergency control in large-scale power systems, which are experiencing significant transformations and are operating closer to their limits with more uncertainties. Learning-based control methods are promising and have shown effectiveness for intelligent power system control. However, when they are applied to large-scale power systems, there are multifaceted challenges such as scalability, adaptiveness, and security posed by the complex power system landscape, which demand comprehensive solutions. The paper first proposes and instantiates a convergence framework for integrating power systems physics, machine learning, advanced computing, and grid control to realize intelligent grid control at a large scale. Our developed methods and platform based on the convergence framework have been applied to a large (more than 3000 buses) Texas power system, and tested with 56000 scenarios. Our work achieved a 26% reduction in load shedding on average and outperformed existing rule-based control in 99.7% of the test scenarios. The results demonstrated the potential of the proposed convergence framework and DRL-based intelligent control for the future grid.

Control strategies and performance analysis of doubly approximation and large-scale system control using hybrid model reduction approach

Control strategies and performance analysis of doubly approximation and large-scale system control using hybrid model reduction approach

Decentralized Implicit Inverse Control for Large-Scale Hysteretic Nonlinear Time-Delay Systems and Its Application on Triple-Axis Giant Magnetostrictive Actuators.

This article proposes fuzzy-logic systems (FLSs)-based decentralized adaptive implicit inverse control scheme for a class of large-scale nonlinear systems with time delays and multihysteretic loops. Our novel algorithms feature hysteretic implicit inverse compensators designed to effectively mitigate multihysteretic loops in large-scale systems. In this article, hysteretic implicit inverse compensators can replace the traditional hysteretic inverse models, which are exceedingly difficult to construct, and no longer necessary. The authors provide three contributions: 1) a searching mechanism to obtain the approximate value of the practical input signal from the so-called hysteretic temporary control law; 2) the arbitrarily small L∞ norm of the tracking error attained by utilizing the proposed initializing technique, which applies the combination of FLSs and a finite covering lemma to deal with time delays; and 3) the construction of a triple-axis giant magnetostrictive motion control platform, which validates the effectiveness of the proposed control scheme and algorithms.

Multi-Agent Distributed Optimal Control for Tracking Large-Scale Multi-Target Systems in Dynamic Environments.

This article considers the problem of motion coordination for a multiagent (MA) network whose goal is to track a large-scale multitarget (MT) system in a region populated by dynamic obstacles. We first characterize a density path which corresponds to the expected evolution of the macroscopic state of the MT system, which is represented by the probability density function (PDF) of a time-varying Gaussian mixture (GM). We compute this density path by using an adaptive optimal control method which accounts for the distribution of the (possibly moving) obstacles over the environment described by a time-varying obstacle map function. We show that each target of the MT system can find microscopic inputs that can collectively realize the density path while guaranteeing obstacle avoidance at all times. Subsequently, we propose a Voronoi distributed motion coordination algorithm which determines the individual microscopic control inputs of each agent of the MA network so that the latter can track the MT system while avoiding collisions with obstacles and their teammates. The proposed algorithm relies on a distributed move-to-centroid control law in which the density over the Voronoi cell of each agent is determined by the estimated macroscopic state evolution of the MT system. Finally, simulation results are presented to showcase the effectiveness of our proposed approach.

Composite adaptive exponential tracking control for large-scale nonlinear systems with sensor faults

The issue of composite adaptive exponential tracking control for a class of large-scale nonlinear systems under model uncertainties, external disturbances, along with multiplicative and additive time-varying sensor faults is considered in this paper. The command filtered backstepping approach is employed to address the “explosion of terms” issue inherent in standard backstepping method. A novel compensating system is incorporated to mitigate the effects of filtering errors and enhance the convergence of tracking errors. The composite estimation laws are designed by integrating the compensated tracking errors, prediction errors stemming from output estimators, along with the proportional and integral estimation errors of faulty terms. This on-line estimation framework enables achieving fast, robust and accurate estimation, even when employing low learning and modification gains. By incorporating modification terms with appropriate time-varying gains, it is demonstrated that the resulting system is globally exponentially stable. Finally, the effectiveness of the presented FTC approach is illustrated through two simulation examples.

Controlling the dynamic behavior of decentralized cluster through centralized approaches

How to control the dynamic behavior of large-scale artificial active matter is a critical concern in experimental research on soft matter, particularly regarding the emergence of collective behaviors and the formation of group patterns. Centralized systems excel in precise control over individual behavior within a group, ensuring high accuracy and controllability in task execution. Nevertheless, their sensitivity to group size may limit their adaptability to diverse tasks. In contrast, decentralized systems empower individuals with autonomous decision-making, enhancing adaptability and system robustness. Yet, this flexibility comes at the cost of reduced accuracy and efficiency in task execution. In this work, we present a unique method for regulating the centralized dynamic behavior of self-organizing clusters based on environmental interactions. Within this environment-coupled robot system, each robot possesses similar dynamic characteristics, and their internal programs are entirely identical. However, their behaviors can be guided by the centralized control of the environment, facilitating the accomplishment of diverse cluster tasks. This approach aims to balance the accuracy and flexibility of centralized control with the robustness and task adaptability of decentralized control. The proactive regulation of dynamic behavioral characteristics in active matter groups, demonstrated in this work through environmental interactions, holds the potential to introduce a novel technological approach and provide experimental references for studying the dynamic behavior control of large-scale artificial active matter systems.

Observer-based control for large-scale interconnected systems with parameter uncertainty and application to wireless power transfer systems

In the work, the observer-based control is designed and analyzed for a class of large-scale interconnected systems subject to parameter uncertainty. In the beginning, we build a large-scale interconnected system with parameter uncertainty and apply this model to a multi-level wireless power transfer system. By using this modeling method, the order of multi-level wireless power transfer system is greatly deduced. In addition, the multi-level wireless power transfer system include coupling terms and uncertain parameters considered in the observer-based control law design. We earn sufficient conditions of this model stability for multi-level wireless power transfer systems under this control law through the Lyapunov stability theorem and Young’s inequality. The stability analysis method suggested in the work could also be adopted in other practical plants. At last, the correctness and availability of this suggested approach are verified through simulation results.

Dynamic event-triggered control of large-scale nonlinear systems with sensor uncertainty

In this article, the dynamic event-triggered control problem is investigated for a class of large-scale nonlinear systems subject to sensor uncertainty. The unknown nonlinearities involved in each subsystem are assumed to be bounded by time-varying continuous functions multiplied by unknown constants and unmeasured states. To estimate the unmeasured states of each subsystem, a time-varying high-gain observer is constructed. Then, a dynamic event-triggered mechanism is proposed by introducing an internal dynamic variable in triggering function. Combined with the dual-domination approach, a dynamic event-triggered output feedback controller is developed for each subsystem. Subsequently, it is proved the convergence of all states is ensured based on the Lyapunov theory and the Zeno behavior can be avoided. Eventually, an example is presented to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed dynamic event-triggered control scheme.

Contract composition for dynamical control systems: Definition and verification using linear programming

Designing large-scale control systems to satisfy complex specifications is hard in practice, as most formal methods are limited to systems of modest size. Contract theory has been proposed as a modular alternative, in which specifications are defined by assumptions on the input to a component and guarantees on its output. However, current contract-based methods for control systems either prescribe guarantees on the state of the system, going against the spirit of contract theory, or are not supported by efficient computational tools. In this paper, we present a contract-based modular framework for discrete-time dynamical control systems. We extend the definition of contracts by allowing the assumption on the input at a time k to depend on outputs up to time k−1, which is essential when considering feedback systems. We also define contract composition for arbitrary interconnection topologies, and prove that this notion supports modular design, analysis and verification. This is done using graph theory methods, and specifically using the notions of topological ordering and backward-reachable nodes. Lastly, we present an algorithm for verifying vertical contracts, which are claims of the form “the conjunction of given component-level contracts implies given contract on the integrated system”. These algorithms are based on linear programming, and scale linearly with the number of components in the interconnected network. A numerical example is provided to demonstrate the scalability of the presented approach, as well as the modularity achieved by using it.

Event-based adaptive active disturbance rejection control for nonlinear large-scale systems with input delay

This paper explores the active disturbance rejection control (ADRC) issue for interconnected large-scale systems with unmeasured states, input delay and a total disturbance composed of unknown constrained external disturbances. An enhanced extended state observer is built via fuzzy logic systems to identify system uncertainties and states and keep restraining the total disturbance of uncertain systems. When the triggering condition is met, the tracking differentiator component of the ADRC is able to reduce the communication overhead by successfully applying the backstepping control approach and the dynamic event-triggered mechanism. Meanwhile, the integral compensation method eliminates the negative effect cased by the input delay. Furthermore, the developed decentralised fuzzy control scheme can ensure that all signals in the closed-loop systems are semiglobally uniformly ultimately bounded and Zeno behaviour does not occurs. Finally, an example is used to depict the validity of the control approach.

Adaptive Decentralized Fuzzy Resilient Control for Large-Scale Nonlinear Systems Against Stochastic Disturbances and DoS Attacks

Adaptive Decentralized Fuzzy Resilient Control for Large-Scale Nonlinear Systems Against Stochastic Disturbances and DoS Attacks

Predictor-Based Extended State Observer for Decentralized Event-Triggered Control of Large-Scale Systems With Input and Output Delays

Predictor-Based Extended State Observer for Decentralized Event-Triggered Control of Large-Scale Systems With Input and Output Delays

Adaptive Fuzzy Echo State Network Control of Fractional-Order Large-Scale Nonlinear Systems With Time-Varying Deferred Constraints

Adaptive Fuzzy Echo State Network Control of Fractional-Order Large-Scale Nonlinear Systems With Time-Varying Deferred Constraints

Coordination of large-scale systems with unknown external disturbances: an observer-based event-triggered control scheme

ABSTRACT This paper investigates the coordination control of large-scale systems (LSSs) with unknown external disturbances. The disturbances exist in the channels from the controllers to the actuators. To compensate the impact of disturbances, an extended observer using the output states is constructed, and an observer-based event-triggered controller is designed to save communication resources. Moreover, based on the event-triggering strategy, a controller using dynamic information estimation is designed, and Zeno behavior is further excluded. Finally, a DC micro-grid model is used for simulations to verify the effectiveness of the proposed control scheme.

Decentralised adaptive neural finite-time prescribed performance control for nonlinear large-scale systems based on command filtering

In this research, the issue of decentralised adaptive neural finite-time prescribed performance control is discussed for nonstrict-feedback large-scale nonlinear interconnected systems subject to dead zones input and unknown control direction. The obstacle of ‘explosion of complex’ occurred in conventional backstepping design can be surmounted by adopting the command filter technique and nonlinearities are approximated by introducing an adaptive neural control approach. To handle the obstacles due to unknown directions and unknown interconnections, Nussbaum-type functions and two smooth functions are used and designed. Meanwhile, error compensation signals are introduced to deal with the problem associated with the dynamic surface method. To constraint the output tracking error within a predefined boundary in finite time, an improved performance function, i.e. finite-time performance function is introduced. Different from existing control results, the developed control methodology does not require any information on the boundedness of dead-zone parameters. It is further proved that the constructed controller not only assures the semi-global boundedness of all the controlled system signals, but also makes the output tracking errors reach within a predefined small set. Finally, both numerical and practical examples are supplied to further validate the effectiveness of the presented theoretic result.

Double-layer state of health equalization based on cooperative coevolution for large-scale lithium battery system

Due to the fast development of electric vehicles, the rational utilization of retired power lithium batteries is an urgent problem needs to be solved. In order to make better use of the batteries, a preferable equalization method is required. However, the existing studies mainly focus on the equalization circuits and the simplification of control models. This paper further proposes a double-layer state of health (SOH) equalization method namely AMDL-equalization, in which a novel cooperatively coevolving algorithm (AMCCPSO-CG) is developed and the model predictive control (MPC) is also introduced. In the developed AMDL-equalization method, the first equalization layer is used to solve the optimal dispatching problem among battery packs, and the degradation rates of the battery packs are also efficiently adjusted in the first layer. In addition, considering the number of packs in a large-scale battery system, the category-based variable grouping mechanism is proposed and a novel co-evolutionary algorithm namely AMCCPSO-CG is developed to improve the optimal power dispatching performance. For the second equalization layer, the MPC-AMCCPSO-CG algorithm is developed to efficiently optimize the depth of discharge (DOD) and adjust the degradation rate for each battery. Experimental results show that the developed AMDL-equalization method can obtain promising performance on reducing the differences among batteries. The developed method can be applied in the optimal operation control of large-scale energy storage systems, in order to satisfy the future trend of high operational safety and efficiency for retired battery systems.

Predictor-Based Load Frequency Control for Large-Scale Networked Control Power Systems

Predictor-Based Load Frequency Control for Large-Scale Networked Control Power Systems

Improved Anomaly Detection and Localization Using Whitening-Enhanced Autoencoders

Anomaly detection is of considerable significance in engineering applications, such as the monitoring and control of large-scale energy systems. This paper investigates the ability to accurately detect and localize the source of anomalies, using an autoencoder neural network-based detector. Correlations between residuals are identified as a source of misclassifications, and whitening transformations that decorrelate input features and/or residuals are analyzed as a potential solution. For two use cases, regarding spatially distributed wind power generation and temporal profiles of electricity consumption, the performance of various data processing combinations was quantified. Whitening of the input data was found to be most beneficial for accurate detection, with a slight benefit for the combined whitening of inputs and residuals. For localization of anomalies, whitening of residuals was preferred, and the best performance was obtained using standardization of the input data and whitening of the residuals using the <italic xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">ZCA</i> or <italic xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">ZCA-cor</i> whitening matrix with a small additional offset.

Prediction-Based Control of Large-Scale Networked Control Systems

Prediction-Based Control of Large-Scale Networked Control Systems

Decentralized Cluster-Based Distributed Secondary Control of Large-Scale DC Microgrid Cluster System

Decentralized Cluster-Based Distributed Secondary Control of Large-Scale DC Microgrid Cluster System