Accurate propeller shaft speed controllers can be designed by using nonlinear control theory and feedback from the axial water velocity in the propeller disc. In this paper, an output feedback controller is derived, reconstructing the axial flow velocity from vehicle speed measurements, using a three-state model of propeller shaft speed, forward (surge) speed of the vehicle, and the axial flow velocity. Lyapunov stability theory is used to prove that a nonlinear observer combined with an output feedback integral controller provide exponential stability. The output feedback controller compensates for variations in thrust due to time variations in advance speed. This is a major problem when applying conventional vehicle-propeller control systems. The proposed controller is simulated for an underwater vehicle equipped with a single propeller. The simulations demonstrate that the axial water velocity can be estimated with good accuracy. In addition, the output feedback integral controller shows superior performance and robustness compared to a conventional shaft speed controller.


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    Title :

    Nonlinear output feedback control of underwater vehicle propellers using feedback form estimated axial flow velocity


    Contributors:
    Fossen, T.I. (author) / Blanke, M. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    2000


    Size :

    15 Seiten, 31 Quellen




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English






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