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Abstract
This paper addresses the identification of linear parameter-varying (LPV) dual-rate systems with non-stationary heavy-tailed measurement noise using a variational Bayesian (VB) approach. It provides a comprehensive analysis of dual-rate sampling and noise distribution variations commonly found in system data. To model the outliers, the Student’s t distribution is employed, and a Bernoulli variable is introduced to construct a Gaussian-Student’s t mixture (GTM) distribution that accounts for non-stationary heavy-tailed noise. The GTM distribution is then transformed into a Gaussian hierarchical model to develop a probabilistic representation of the system. Given the unknown process outputs in the regression vector, this study employs a modified Kalman filter for estimation. Based on the obtained estimates and observed data, a prior distribution is defined to establish a Bayesian framework, allowing for iterative parameter estimation via the VB approach. Finally, the effectiveness of this algorithm is validated through a numerical example and a cascaded tank system.
期刊介绍:
This international journal covers the application of control theory, operations research, computer science and engineering principles to the solution of process control problems. In addition to the traditional chemical processing and manufacturing applications, the scope of process control problems involves a wide range of applications that includes energy processes, nano-technology, systems biology, bio-medical engineering, pharmaceutical processing technology, energy storage and conversion, smart grid, and data analytics among others.
Papers on the theory in these areas will also be accepted provided the theoretical contribution is aimed at the application and the development of process control techniques.
Topics covered include:
• Control applications• Process monitoring• Plant-wide control• Process control systems• Control techniques and algorithms• Process modelling and simulation• Design methods
Advanced design methods exclude well established and widely studied traditional design techniques such as PID tuning and its many variants. Applications in fields such as control of automotive engines, machinery and robotics are not deemed suitable unless a clear motivation for the relevance to process control is provided.