Modeling and control of a novel electro-hydrostatic actuator with adaptive pump displacement

The variable pump displacement and variable motor speed electro-hydrostatic actuator (EHA), one of the three types of EHAs, has advantages such as short response time, flexible speed regulation, and high efficiency. However, the nonlinearity of its double-input single-output system poses a great challenge for system control. This study proposes a novel EHA with adaptive pump displacement and variable motor speed (EHA-APVM). A closed-loop position is realized using a servomotor. Moreover, the displacement varies with the system pressure; thus, the EHA-APVM is a single-input and single-output system. Firstly, the working principles of the EHA-APVM and the pump used in the system are introduced. Secondly, a nonlinear mathematical model of the proposed EHA-APVM control system is established, and a feedback back-stepping (FBBS) control algorithm is introduced to transform the complex nonlinear system into a linear system on the basis of the back-stepping control theory. Finally, simulation results prove that the EHA-APVM has a quick response and high robustness to variations of the load and the pump displacement. In this work, the size and weight of the motor are significantly reduced because the maximum power requirement is reduced, which is very beneficial for using the actuator in airborne equipment.     

Experimental study of an insert and its influence on churning losses in a high-speed electro-hydrostatic actuator pump of an aircraft

The speed of an Electro-Hydrostatic Actuator (EHA) pump can recently reach 20000 r/min, and its churning losses increase obviously with an increasing speed, which results in low efficiency and thus increasing heat in aircraft EHA systems. In order to reduce churning losses at high speeds, more attention should be given to the design of an insert. In this paper, the effect of an insert with different design parameters on churning losses is investigated through Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation and experiments by calculating the difference between churning losses torques of the test pump with and without the insert based on a high-speed churning losses test rig. Analytical results show that the gap between the insert and the cylinder is critical for churning losses reduction. It is found that the churning losses of the test pump can be reduced with a decreasing gap between the cylinder block and the insert at high speeds. This is because the insert can decrease the turbulence occurrence at high speeds. The results can be used for flow field analysis and optimization of the high-speed EHA pump and provide a new method for improving efficiency of high-speed EHA pumps.     

RAT系统作动筒阻尼孔的设计与仿真技术

冲压空气涡轮（Ramjet air turbine，RAT）在紧急情况下释放能够为飞机提供所需的电能和液压动力，从而保证飞机安全。RAT系统能否在规定时间内顺利释放是保证飞机安全的关键，其释放速度主要靠作动筒的阻尼孔来控制，但是目前国内在RAT作动筒阻尼孔的设计方面缺乏研究。为此，利用仿真技术，开展了RAT系统作动筒阻尼孔的设计研究。首先根据RAT作动筒的结构和工作原理，使用AMESim建立了RAT作动筒模型，并验证了模型的正确性。AMESim是一种基于物理模型的建模仿真平台，其中包含液压元件设计库、动力传动库等，在液压系统的建模仿真方面应用十分广泛。然后通过仿真试验，研究了阻尼孔的设计对RAT释放时间的影响规律及程度。最后，针对支线飞机和小型飞机的RAT释放时间要求（0.6~0.8 s），对阻尼孔进行了最优设计，从而为RAT系统作动筒阻尼孔的设计工作提供支持。     

基于旋转激励作动器的工程振动控制

介绍了振动主动控制中旋转激励作动器的概念,分析了旋转激励作动器的特点。旋转激励作动器具有易集成、低功耗等优点,适用于工程应用,且随着旋转运动的引入能够解决传统直线作动器存在的行程受限问题。对基于旋转激励作动器的振动控制技术在航天、交通运输以及土木工程等不同领域的实验研究及工程应用进行了阐述。最后展望了关于旋转激励作动器的主要研究趋势,以及潜在的应用领域。     

Leading-edge flow separation control over an airfoil using a symmetrical dielectric barrier discharge plasma actuator

In order to promote an in-depth understanding of the mechanism of leading-edge flow separation control over an airfoil using a symmetrical Dielectric Barrier Discharge(DBD) plasma actuator excited by a steady-mode excitation, an experimental investigation of an SC(2)-0714 supercritical airfoil with a symmetrical DBD plasma actuator was performed in a closed chamber and a low-speed wind tunnel. The plasma actuator was mounted at the leading edge of the airfoil.Time-resolved Particle Image Velocimetry(PIV) results of the near-wall region in quiescent air suggested that the symmetrical DBD plasma actuator could induce some coherent structures in the separated shear layer, and these structures were linked to a dominant frequency of f0= 39 Hz when the peak-to-peak voltage of the plasma actuator was 9.8 kV. In addition, an analysis of flow structures without and with plasma actuation around the upper side of the airfoil at an angle of attack of18° for a wind speed of 3 m/s(Reynolds number Re = 20000) indicated that the dynamic process of leading-edge flow separation control over an airfoil could be divided into three stages. Initially, this plasma actuator could reinforce the shedding vortices in the separated shear layer. Then, these vortical structures could deflect the separated flow towards the wall by promoting the mixing between the outside flow with a high kinetic energy and the flow near the surface. After that, the plasma actuator induced a series of rolling vortices in the vicinity of the suction side of the airfoil, and these vortical structures could transfer momentum from the leading edge of the airfoil to the separated region, resulting in a reattachment of the separated flow around the airfoil.     

执行器饱和的多智能体一致性控制

针对执行器饱和约束下的一类离散多智能体系统，设计了一种基于线性矩阵不等式的一致性控制律，并对线性矩阵不等式解的存在性进行了分析。由于饱和环节的影响，导致多智能体系统的一致性与个体的初始状态有关，不同的控制律所能允许的个体之间的初始偏差的范围不同。为了定量分析控制律所对应的初始偏差范围，引入吸引域的概念对所设计的控制律进行评估，并对控制律参数进行优化以扩大吸引域的范围。最后，通过数值仿真说明了所设计控制律的有效性。     

超磁致伸缩电静液作动器磁场分析与优化

提出一种超磁致伸缩电静液作动器（GMEHA）结构,采用永磁体与控制线圈组合提供驱动磁场.首先建立了该组合磁路数学模型,并给出了超磁致伸缩棒内磁感应强度计算解析式;其次,对以上结构进行了有限元分析（FEA）,得出了磁路主要结构参数与磁场分布均匀性之间映射规律;最后进行了作动器磁场试验研究并与有限元分析结果进行了对比,验证了理论与有限元模型的可预测性,给出了该电静液作动器结构设计方法.结果表明:该电静液作动器的最佳驱动频率为250Hz,最大无负载体积流量为0.85L/min,最大阻断力达到了120N.      

超低空空投航迹倾角自适应跟踪控制

针对超低空空投下滑阶段考虑执行器输入死区、不确定性大气扰动以及模型存在未知非线性等因素干扰轨迹精确跟踪等问题,提出了一种自适应神经网络动态面跟踪控制方法.建立了含执行器输入死区的超低空空投载机纵向非线性模型,采用神经网络逼近模型中未知非线性函数,引入非线性鲁棒补偿项消除了执行器死区建模误差和外界扰动.应用Lyapunov稳定性理论证明了闭环系统所有信号均是有界收敛的.仿真验证表明,所提方法既保证了轨迹跟踪的精确性,又具有强鲁棒性.     

一种抑制电传系统PIO的非线性补偿方法

提出了一种不完全非线性补偿方法用来抑制电传系统飞行员诱发振荡,其补偿着眼点是电传系统内部的舵回路速率饱和。本文把新的补偿方法用于一个两回路的飞行控制系统中,其设计过程和仿真结果表明,该方法结构简单,可以有效抑制ＰＩＯ,而且不影响原有系统的正常工作,便于工程应用。     

某型飞机空中飘摆故障分析及防护措施

分析某型飞机平尾助力器故障导致飞机在空中飞行时产生飘摆现象的原因,提出修理改进措施及维护对策。