The multi–input second order sliding mode control of nonholonomic systems is addressed in this paper. The crucial point is the necessity of describing the system in new coordinates, so as to be capable of selecting a suitable sliding manifold upon which to enforce a second order sliding mode. The procedure adopted in this paper is backstepping–based. The advantage of our proposal relies on its ...

Transient processes in the systems controlled by second-order sliding mode (SOSM) algorithms are analyzed in the frequency domain. A methodology of the frequency-domain analysis of transient processes that feature a decaying oscillation of variable frequency is developed. A simple criterion of the existence of finite-time convergence is proposed. It is shown that the convergence rate in a syste...

Surge is one of the two main dynamic instabilities that can occur in compressor systems (the other is the rotating stall) preventing their satisfactory operation and being potential cause of serious damages. In this paper we consider a Close Coupled Valve (CCV) as actuator, and we suggest the use of a second-order sliding-mode (2-SM) technique for the active control of the surge phenomenon. We ...

The principal aim of this paper is a study and improves of sensorless vector control (VC) of a permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM). We interested mainly of the Luemberger observer. This method is based on a representation of the state of the dynamic model of the motor. In order to optimize the performance of the drive system, the genetic algorithm is proposed as an intelligent technique a...