- Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Technologies
- Advanced DC-DC Converters
- Robot Manipulation and Learning
- Multilevel Inverters and Converters
- Advanced Battery Technologies Research
- Hand Gesture Recognition Systems
- Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure
- Vehicle emissions and performance
- Silicon Carbide Semiconductor Technologies
- Underwater Vehicles and Communication Systems
- Teleoperation and Haptic Systems
- Acoustic Wave Phenomena Research
- Muscle activation and electromyography studies
- Adaptive Control of Nonlinear Systems
- Wireless Power Transfer Systems
- Vehicle Noise and Vibration Control
- Photovoltaic System Optimization Techniques
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Aerodynamics and Acoustics in Jet Flows
- Aerodynamics and Fluid Dynamics Research
- Advanced Combustion Engine Technologies
- Soft Robotics and Applications
- Robotic Mechanisms and Dynamics
- Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
- Motor Control and Adaptation
Jeonju University
2014-2024
California State University, Fullerton
2019-2022
Keimyung University
2016
Texas A&M University
2001-2005
Kia Motors (South Korea)
2005
Hanyang University
2005
Seoul National University
1994-2003
Mitchell Institute
2001
This two part paper proposes an intelligent energy management agent (IEMA) for parallel hybrid vehicles. IEMA incorporates a driving situation identification component whose role is to assess the environment, style of driver and operating mode vehicle using long short term statistical features drive cycle. information subsequently used by torque distribution charge sustenance components determine power split strategy, which shown lead enhanced fuel economy reduced emissions. In Part I,...
This paper represents the second part of a two-part on development an intelligent energy management agent (IEMA) for parallel hybrid vehicles. In this part, strategies torque distribution and charge sustenance tasks are established implemented. Driving situation awareness-based fuzzy rule bases developed to make decisions power split function. A strategy is in maintain adequate reserves storage device supporting extended range driving. Simulation study conducted proposed IEMA performance...
An energy management control system for a parallel hybrid electric vehicle is presented. The proposed incorporates an optimization scheme to assess the amount of engine torque generating propulsive power (torque distribution task) as well charge sustaining ensure that battery's state maintained at sufficiently high level. In order accomplish task, problem formulated multi-objective nonlinear problem, and recast solved single objective linear problem. Furthermore, new vehicle-mode-based...
A fuzzy torque distribution controller for energy management (and emission control) of a parallel hybrid electric vehicle is proposed. The proposed implemented in terms hierarchical architecture which incorporates the mode operation as well empirical knowledge flow each mode. Moreover, rule set designed view an overall strategy that ranges from maximal emphasis on battery charge sustenance to complete reliance electrical power source. control system evaluated via computational simulations...
Nowadays, some applications require high efficiency under wide load range and input variation. In order to get voltage gain characteristics in a ranges, the conventional LLC resonant converter requires small magnetizing inductance, lot of losses by higher current can be generated switches transformer. The proposed with two tank circuits auxiliary switches, even though large inductance transformer is used, ranges. Also, due reduced current, respectively improved. described verified through...
In diesel engines, variable geometry turbocharger (VGT) and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) systems are used to increase engine specific power reduce NOx emissions, respectively. Because the dynamics of both VGT EGR highly nonlinear coupled each other, better performance may be attained by substituting multiple input, output (MIMO) controllers for existing conventional lookup table-based linear controllers. This paper presents a coordinated VGT/EGR control system common-rail direct injection...
This study presents a multi-robot navigation strategy based on multi-objective decision-making algorithm, the Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (FAHP). FAHP analytically selects an optimal position as sub-goal among points sensing boundary of mobile robot considering following three objectives: travel distance to target, collision safety with obstacles, and rotation face target. Alternative solutions are evaluated by quantifying relative importance objectives. As algorithm is insufficient for...
This paper proposes a "traffic situation awareness" driven intelligent agent for energy management of parallel hybrid vehicles. A coordinating device that governs flow in the powertrain is proposed based on idea driving environment (traffic situation) as well vehicle's mode operation and style driver behavior directly affect fuel usage pollutant emissions. For realization awareness, identification processes roadway type performed by extracting information from (past) data. Expert knowledge...
In this paper, a three-phase single-stage AC-DC converter for an IPT-based small wind power generation system (WPGS) with S-S compensation circuit is proposed. It applies to improve the input factor (PF), efficiency, and reliability in WPGSs. Also, inductive transfer (IPT) was applied compensate brush wear nacelle of medium-sized turbines while ensuring electrical safety. conditions Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator (PMSG) voltage (80~260 Vrms) turbine load (150~1000 W), it verified...
This paper proposes a new approach to the design of control-oriented model for magnetorheological dampers vibration control systems using fuzzy modelling scheme. First, forward that exhibits non-linear behaviour, such as hysteretic and field-dependent characteristics, which produces force given operating conditions voltage, is devised described. Second, notion mathematical involution, inverse models analysis are continuously derived from proposed model. A simulation study conducted...
Solar cell is one of the most important new renewable energy sources for future generation. This paper presents a novel two stage DC/DC converter topology photovoltaic (PV) power conditioning systems (PCSs). The proposed consists an interleaved boost and two-tank LLC resonant which connected in parallel primary series secondary. main idea that system can achieve either unilateral or bilateral operations along with level output voltage from PV module, accordingly leads to enhanced performance.
In the underwater environment, robust control algorithms are required to autonomous vehicles (AUVs) at high speed while preventing large nonlinearities and disturbances. Sliding mode (SMC) is a well-known theory has been widely used not only in AUV but also systems such as industrial robots which have nonlinearity their system dynamics. However, SMC disadvantage of causing chattering on input, it difficult apply this method fins an that cannot move its underwater. work, design for sliding...
A concept of driving situation awareness-driven energy management system for parallel hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) is introduced. The essential feature the proposed to assess environment (in terms facility type combined with traffic congestion level) using long and short term statistical features drive cycle. Subsequently, this knowledge provided a that makes intelligent decisions respect torque distribution charge sustenance tasks. Simulation work was carried out validation system,...
The authors propose and investigate a novel adaptive learning current controller using an artificial neural network adapted to inverter-fed vector control AC drive system. proposed current-controlled PWM (pulse width modulation) adaptively minimizes ripple in constant switching frequency. This technique is applied electrical system with induction motor studied by simulation. It was verified that the has good transient characteristic due network's ability under condition of load torque...
Abstract This paper proposes a novel finger kinematic model for human hand configurations, which applies to the realization of naturalistic motion robotic systems and artificial hands. The proposed is derived based on geometry shape grasping virtual cylindrical object. capable describing natural rotation configuration joints long with three degrees freedom by single parameter, i.e., radius Experimental validation shows that it can simulate closely movements. With use model, discussions were...
An energy management strategy – torque distribution and charge sustaining control for a parallel hybrid electric vehicle with continuously variable transmission is proposed in this study. The problem formulated as multi-objective nonlinear optimization problem. In order to facilitate the implementation of approach real time, aforementioned recast single objective linear by linearization functions introducing an equivalent consumption rate fuel flow rate. Furthermore, incorporated part...
This paper presents a non-linear control system design for managing the mass flow rate in common-rail direct-injection diesel engine. In engines, exhaust gas recirculation systems are used to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions. Since an has highly characteristics and is coupled with variable-geometry turbocharger, it requires system, which can substitute existing conventional lookup-table-based controller, order secure performance transient operating regime. this project, objective of track...
The authors present an analytical study of the torque ripple due to phase commutation in a BLDCM (brushless DC motor) fed by HCRPWM-VSI (hysteresis current regulated pulse width modulation voltage source inverter). In order show duration and during commutation, instantaneous trapezoidal waveform back EMF amplitude are considered. Simulation experimental results indicate that vary with speed depend on current. Also, effect motor is studied.< <ETX xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML"...
Presented in this paper is a vector hysteresis model for unoriented magnetic materials expanded from the magnetization-dependent Preisach model. Namely, elements have rotational capabilities and they memorize their directions, plane divided into reversible, irreversible regions maintaining previous states. By integrating vectorially magnitude-varying rotating field, phenomena such as directions magnitude of magnetization losses can be calculated.< <ETX...
An intelligent energy management system for parallel hybrid vehicles is developed. The essential feature of the proposed to access (physical) driving situation (in terms facility type combined with traffic congestion level) using long and short-term statistical features drive cycle (i.e., history.) assessment used make decisions on flow in powertrain via torque distribution state-of-charge compensation components. Simulation work was performed validate show its viability vehicles.