Date Available

12-14-2011

Year of Publication

2004

Document Type

Dissertation

College

Engineering

Department

Electrical Engineering

First Advisor

YuMing Zhang

Abstract

A multivariable control technique is proposed for a type of nonlinear system with parameter intervals. The control is based upon the feedback linearization scheme called Generic Model Control, and alters the control calculation by utilizing parameter intervals, employing an adaptive step, averaging control predictions, and applying an interval problem solution. The proposed approach is applied in controlling both a linear and a nonlinear arc welding system as well in other simulations of scalar and multivariable systems.

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