Multidisciplinary modeling and position control of an electro-hydrostatic actuation system using an adaptive PID controller based on neurofuzzy network

Abstract

This paper deals with the issue of position control of an Electro-Hydrostatic Actuator (EHA) using an adaptive PID controller based on neurofuzzy network. In this relation, the design and simulation of an electro-hydrostatic actuation system referred to as EHA using multidisciplinary modeling method is presented. In recent years, fuzzy-PID controller is one of the main controllers that apply to the EHA systems. To improve the response of this controller, another control technique is needed to combine with the fuzzy-PID, and also, training some parameters of fuzzy-PID technique is a solution. The whole of new controller is composed of pair of interconnected subsystems, that is, an RBF network and conventional fuzzy-PID controller to enhance the tracking performance. Results show a significant improvement in transient response is achieved in comparison with a conventional fuzzy-PID control.