Constrained optimal control theory for differential linear repetitive processes

Abstract. Differential repetitive processes are a distinct class of continuous-discrete twodimensional linear systems of both systems theoretic and applications interest. These processes complete a series of sweeps termed passes through a set of dynamics defined over a finite duration known as the pass length, and once the end is reached the process is reset to its starting position before the next pass begins. Moreover the output or pass profile produced on each pass explicitly contributes to the dynamics of the next one. Applications areas include iterative learning control and iterative solution algorithms, for classes of dynamic nonlinear optimal control problems based on the maximum principle, and the modeling of numerous industrial processes such as metal rolling, long-wall cutting, etc. In this paper we develop substantial new results on optimal control of these processes in the presence of constraints where the cost function and constraints are motivated by practical applic...

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2008
• Where: CDC
• Authors: Michael Dymkov, Eric Rogers, Siarhei Dymkou, Krzysztof Galkowski
• Keywords: CDC 2008, Control Systems, Differential Repetitive Processes, Iterative Learning Control, Optimal Control