Comparative performance of intelligent algorithms for system identification and control

This paper presents an investigation into the comparative performance of intelligent system identification and control algorithms within the framework of an active vibration control (AVC) system. Evolutionary Genetic algorithms (GAs) and Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference system (ANFIS) algorithms are used to develop mechanisms of an AVC system, where the controller is designed based on optimal vibration suppression using the plant model. A simulation platform of a flexible beam system in transverse vibration using finite difference (FD) method is considered to demonstrate the capabilities of the AVC system using GAs and ANFIS. MATLAB GA tool box for GAs and Fuzzy Logic tool box for ANFIS function are used to design the AVC system. The system is men implemented, tested and its performance assessed for GAs and ANFIS based algorithms. Finally, a comparative performance of the algorithms in implementing system identification and corresponding AVC system using GAs and ANFIS is presented and discussed through a set of experiments

Intelligent Learning Algorithms for Active Vibration Control

YesThis correspondence presents an investigation into the comparative performance of an active vibration control (AVC) system using a number of intelligent learning algorithms. Recursive least square (RLS), evolutionary genetic algorithms (GAs), general regression neural network (GRNN), and adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) algorithms are proposed to develop the mechanisms of an AVC system. The controller is designed on the basis of optimal vibration suppression using a plant model. A simulation platform of a flexible beam system in transverse vibration using a finite difference method is considered to demonstrate the capabilities of the AVC system using RLS, GAs, GRNN, and ANFIS. The simulation model of the AVC system is implemented, tested, and its performance is assessed for the system identification models using the proposed algorithms. Finally, a comparative performance of the algorithms in implementing the model of the AVC system is presented and discussed through a set of experiments

Real-time system identification using intelligent algorithms

This research presents an investigation into the development of real time system identification using intelligent algorithms. A simulation platform of a flexible beam vibration using finite difference (FD) method is used to demonstrate the real time capabilities of the identification algorithms. A number of approaches and algorithms for on line system identifications are explored and evaluated to demonstrate the merits of the algorithms for real time implementation. These approaches include identification using (a) traditional recursive least square (RLS) filter, (b) Genetic Algorithms (GAs) and (c) adaptive Neuro_Fuzzy (ANFIS) model. The above algorithms are used to estimate a linear discrete second order model for the flexible beam vibration. The model is implemented, tested and validated to evaluate and demonstrate the merits of the algorithms for real time system identification. Finally, a comparative performance of error convergence and real time computational complexity of the algorithms is presented and discussed through a set of experiments

Investigation into the applications of genetic algorithms to control engineering

Bibliography: pages 117-120.This thesis report presents the results of a study carried out to determine possible uses of genetic algorithms to problems in control engineering. This thesis reviewed the literature on the subject of genetics and genetic algorithms and applied the algorithms to the problems of systems parameter identification and Pl/D controller tuning. More specifically, the study had the following objectives: To investigate possible uses of genetic algorithms to the task of system identification and Pl/D controller tuning. To do an in depth comparison of the proposed uses with orthodox traditional engineering thinking which is based on mathematical optimisation and empirical studies. To draw conclusions and present the findings in the form of a thesis. Genetic algorithms are a class of artificial intelligence methods inspired by the Darwinian principles of natural selection and survival of the fittest. The algorithm encodes potential solutions into chromosome-like data structures that. are evolved using genetic ·operators to determine the optimal solution of the problem. Fundamentally, the evolutionary nature of the algorithm is introduced through the operators called crossover and mutation. Crossover fundamentally takes two strings, selects a crossing point randomly and swaps segments of the strings on either side of the crossover point to create two new individuals. There are three variations of crossover which were considered in this thesis: single point crossover, two point crossover and uniform crossover. It was important that these be given careful consideration since much of the outcome of the algorithm is influenced by both the choice and the amount with which they are applied

Distributed Bioinformatics Computing System for DNA Sequence Analysis

This paper provides an effective design of computing technique of a distributed bioinformatics computing system for analysis of DNA sequences using OPTSDNA algorithm. This system could be used for disease detection, criminal forensic analysis, gene prediction, genetic system and protein analysis. Different types of distributed algorithms for the search and identification for DNA segments and repeat pattern in a given DNA sequence are developed. The search algorithm was developed to compute the number of DNA sequence which contains the same consecutive types of DNA segments. A distributed subsequence identifications algorithm was designed and implemented to detect the segment containing DNA sequences. Sequential and distributed implementation of these algorithms was executed with different length of search segments patterns and genetic sequences. OPTSDNA algorithm is used for storing various sizes of DNA sequence into database. DNA sequences of different lengths were tested by using this algorithm. These input DNA sequences varied in size from very small to very large. The performance of search technique distributed system is compared with sequential approach

Real Coded Genetic Algorithm with Enhanced Abilities for Adaptation Applied to Optimisation of MIMO Systems

This article presents an investigation of real coded Genetic Algorithm Blend Crossover Alpha modification, with enhanced ability for adaptation, applied to minimisation of transmit power in multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) systems beamforming. The goal is to formulate transmit power minimisation task as a black box software object and evaluate an alternative to currently existing methods for optimisation of transmit energy in multicast system constrained by signal to noise ratio. The novelty of this adaptive methodology for determination of minimal power level within certain Quality of Service criteria is that it guarantees satisfaction of the constraint and 100% feasibility of achieved solutions. In addition this methodology excludes retuning algorithms parameters by using black box model for the problem definition. Experiments are conducted for identification of weight vectors assigned for signal strength and direction. Achieved experimental results are presented and analysed

Multiobjective Criteria for Nonlinear Model Selection and Identification with Neural Networks

This paper presents anew approach to model selection and identification of nonlinear systems via neural networks and genetic algorithms, based on multiobjective performance criteria. It considers three performance indices (or cost functions) in the objectives, which are the distance measurement and maximum difference measurement between the real nonlinear system and the nonlinear model, and the complexity measurement of the nonlinear model, instead of single performance index. The Volterra polynomial basis function network and the Gaussian radial basis function network are applied to approximate the nonlinear system. A numerical algorithm for multiobjective nonlinear model selection and identification using neural networks and genetic algorithms is developed

Metaheuristic Bio-Inspired Algorithms for Prognostics: Application to On-Board Electromechanical Actuators

Metaheuristic bio inspired algorithms are a wide class of optimization algorithms, which recently saw a significant growth due to its effectiveness for the solution of complex problems. In this preliminary work, we assess the performance of two of these algorithms-Genetic Algorithm (GA) and Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO)-for the prognostic analysis of an electro-mechanical flight control actuator, powered by a Brushless DC (BLDC) trapezoidal motor. We focus on the first step of the prognostic process, consisting in an early Fault Detection and Identification (FDI); our model-based strategy consists in using an optimization algorithm to approximate the output of the physical system with a computationally light Monitor Model