Pneumatic pressure control based on improved NMPC and its application to aeroengine surge simulation

In the semi-physical simulation of aeroengines, using the pneumatic pressure servo control technology to provide realistic pneumatic excitation to the sensors and electronic controller can improve the confidence of the simulation and reduce the test cost and risk. However, the existing methods could not satisfy the precise simulation of large-amplitude and high-frequency pulsating pressure during aeroengine surge. In this paper, a pneumatic pressure control system with asymmetric groups of the High-Speed on–off Valve (HSV) is designed, and an Improved Nonlinear Model Predictive Control (INMPC) method is proposed. First, the volumetric flow characteristics of HSV are tested and analyzed with Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) signal input. Then, a simplified HSV model with the volume flow characteristic correction is developed. Based on these, an integrated model for the whole system is further established and used as the prediction model in INMPC. To improve the computational speed of the rolling optimization process, the mapping scheme from control signal to PWM duty cycle of HSVs and the objective function with exterior penalty function are designed. Finally, the random step, sinusoidal and real engine surge data are set as the reference pressure in multiple comparative experiments to verify the effectiveness of the pressure tracking system.     

Influence of lunar regolith compressibility on sampling performance of thick wall spiral drills

A 2 m class robotic drill was sent to the Moon and successfully collected and returned regolith samples in late 2020 by China. It was a typical thick wall spiral drill (TWSD) with a hollow auger containing a complex coring system to retain subsurface regolith samples. Before the robotic drill was launched, a series of laboratory tests were carried out to investigate and predict the possible drilling loads it may encounter in the lunar environment. This work presents how the sampling performance of the TWSD is affected by the regolith compressibility. Experiments and analysis during the drilling and sampling process in a simulated lunar regolith environment were conducted. The compressibility of a typical lunar regolith simulant (LRS) was measured through uni-directional compression tests to study the relationship between its inner regolith stress and bulk density. A theoretical model was established to elucidate the cutting discharge behavior by auger flights based on the aforementioned relationship. Experiments were conducted with the LRS, and the results show that the sampling performance is greatly affected by the flux of the drilled cuttings into the spiral flight channels. This work helped in scheduling reasonable drilling parameters to promote the sampling performance of the robotic drill in the Chinese Chang'E 5 mission.     

基于径向基函数代理模型的M形杆刚度优化

在航天任务的执行中, 超弹性杆主要用于大型空间可展天线和太阳帆等展开和支撑。为了提高超弹性杆在展开状态下的刚度, 提出了一种新型M形超弹性杆, 并对M形超弹性杆的刚度进行了研究。采用ABAQUS建立M形超弹性杆的弯曲、压缩和扭转的有限元模型, 利用显示动力学法对屈曲过程进行非线性数值模拟。采用全因子法进行实验设计, 利用径向基函数(RBF)建立M形超弹性杆屈曲过程性能参数的代理模型。以弯曲刚度、扭转刚度和压缩刚度为优化目标, 以质量为约束, 选取黏结段长度和内侧带簧片圆心角为自变量建立优化模型。采用粒子群(PSO)算法进行M形超弹性杆参数优化, 得到最优刚度下, 黏结段长度为7.894 5 mm, 圆心角为26°, 并且得到刚度随其变化规律。      

Workspace,stiffness analysis and design optimization of coupled active-passive multilink cable-driven space robots for on-orbit services

The use of space robots (SRs) for on-orbit services (OOSs) has been a hot research topic in recent years. However, the space unstructured environment (i.e.: confined spaces, multiple obstacles, and strong radiation interference) has greatly restricted the application of SRs. The coupled active-passive multilink cable-driven space robot (CAP-MCDSR) has the characteristics of slim body, flexible movement, and electromechanical separation, which is very suitable for extreme space environments. However, the dynamic and stiffness modeling of CAP-MCDSRs is challenging, due to the complex coupling among the active cables, passive cables, joints, and the end-effector. To deal with these problems, this paper proposes a workspace, stiffness analysis and design optimization method for such type of MCDSRs. Firstly, the multi-coupling kinematics relationships among the joint, cables and the end-effector are established. Based on hybrid series-parallel characteristics, the improved coupled active–passive (CAP) dynamic equation is derived. Then, the maximum workspace, the maximum stiffness, and the minimum cable tension are resolved, among them, the overall stiffness is the superposition of the stiffness produced by the active and the passive cable. Furthermore, the workspace, the stiffness, and the cable tension are analyzed by using the nonlinear optimization method (NOPM). Finally, an 8-DOF CAP-MCDSR experiment system is built to verify the proposed modeling and trajectory tracking methods. The proposed modeling and analysis results are very useful for practical space applications, such as designing a new CAP-MCDSR, or utilizing an existing CAP-MCDSR system.     

自动铺丝成型构件缺陷在线检测技术进展

自动铺丝(AFP)工艺为连续纤维增强复合材料结构提供了高效和稳定的成型方法，但铺放工艺参数和成型装备性能的不稳定极易造成制件出现间隙、重叠、纤维波纹等各类缺陷，从而严重影响整体结构的机械性能及使用寿命，因此，利用在线检测系统对成型过程中铺层表面或内部缺陷进行实时识别与评估尤为重要。归纳了复合材料铺放过程中常见缺陷的产生原因、表现形式及其对结构产品综合性能的影响。基于不同检测原理综述了复合材料制件自动铺丝成型过程在线检测系统的发展及应用特点，涵盖激光技术、可见光图像技术、热成像技术及布拉格光纤光栅技术等。总结了当前在线检测系统存在的问题，并展望了其未来发展趋势。      

气?面相互作用对均匀加热微梁系统中稀薄气体流动特性影响的数值研究

在微型设备和宏观尺度的真空环境中，非均匀温度场会引起稀薄气体流动，且浸没在气体中的结构会受到辐射力。文章采用直接模拟蒙特卡罗（DSMC）方法结合Cercignani-Lampis（CL）气?面相互作用模型，研究法向能量调节系数（NEAC）和切向动量调节系数（TMAC）对一对冷热微梁周围稀薄气体流动特性的影响。研究结果表明，流场结构、传热特性、压力分布和辐射力特性对表面调节系数的变化高度敏感——在单独改变冷梁表面调节系数的情况下，辐射力随着NEAC的降低呈近似线性增加，随着TMAC的降低呈非线性减小；在同步改变冷梁和热梁表面调节系数的情况下，辐射力随着TMAC的降低呈非线性增加，随着NEAC的降低呈先减小后增大的趋势。研究结果可作为设计、制造MEMS器件时的选材参考，以获得尽可能大的辐射力。     

基于MBD的框类组件数字化制造方法应用

大型框类组件的制造采用数字化制造方法具有很大优越性,本文论述了将MBD技术应用于框类组件的数字化制造中的方法,给出了框类组件的数字化协调路线以及MBD环境下的数字标工建立方法及应用方法,对提高大型框类组件的制造技术水平并显著缩短制造周期具有重要现实意义。     

High dynamic output feedback robust control of cascaded extended state observer

High dynamic tracking performance is a key technical index of hydraulic flight motion simulator(HFMS). However, the strong nonlinearities, various model uncertainties and measurement noise in hydraulic actuation systems limit the high dynamic performance improvement. In this paper, the outer axis frame of a HFMS is taken as a case study and its nonlinear dynamic model with consideration of strong nonlinearities, matched and mismatched uncertainties is established.A novel cascaded extended state ...     

Review on residual stress and its effects on manufacturing of aluminium alloy structural panels with typical multi-processes

In the aerospace industry, integrated aluminium alloy plates and stiffened panels with high accuracy and performance attract significant interest. To manufacture these panels as integrity with high accuracy, multiple processes need to be utilised, such as machining, welding and forming. During the whole manufacturing chain, residual stresses can be generated and redistributed in the components among different processes. The residual stress would significantly affect the shapes and properties of the final products. Currently, these great effects are not well considered in the design and manufacturing processes. This paper aims to draw a general understanding of the residual stress generated in the pre-manufacturing processes and its effects on subsequent manufacturing processes. The mechanisms and distributions of residual stresses generated in typical pre-manufacturing processes of structural panels, including machining, welding and additive manufacturing (AM), are firstly summarised. The detailed effects of generated residual stresses on distortion and application properties in subsequent manufacturing processes are then concluded. In addition, current methods developed for the investigation of residual stress effect in multi-processes manufacturing are critically reviewed, including experimental, analytical, finite element (FE) and machine learning methods. Furthermore, the future development trend of methods for residual stress consideration and control in the design of manufacturing processes is summarised, providing comprehensive guidance to achieve the high accurate manufacturing of aluminium alloy structural components.