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Combining Gait Trainers and Partial Weight Bearing Lifters: Passive Modulation of Lift Force via Cam Profile

Michael Yagiela, Scott Steinbrink, Davide Piovesan
Proc. ASME. DSCC2019, Volume 1: Advanced Driver Assistance and Autonomous Technologies; Advances in Control Design Methods; Advances in Robotics; Automotive Systems; Design, Modeling, Analysis, and Control of Assistive and Rehabilitation Devices; Diagnostics and Detection; Dynamics and Control of Human-Robot Systems; Energy Optimization for Intelligent Vehicle Systems; Estimation and Identification; Manufacturing, V001T05A002, October 8–11, 2019
Paper No: DSCC2019-9013
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2019-9013
View Paper titled, Combining Gait Trainers and Partial Weight Bearing Lifters: Passive Modulation of Lift Force via Cam Profile
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Topics: Bearings, Design, Gravity (Force), Lift (Fluid dynamics), Pistons, Stress, Weight (Mass)
Proceedings Papers

Realizing Trajectory-Based Combustion Control in a Hydraulic Free Piston Engine via a Fast-Response Digital Valve

Chen Zhang, Zongxuan Sun
Proc. ASME. DSCC2018, Volume 2: Control and Optimization of Connected and Automated Ground Vehicles; Dynamic Systems and Control Education; Dynamics and Control of Renewable Energy Systems; Energy Harvesting; Energy Systems; Estimation and Identification; Intelligent Transportation and Vehicles; Manufacturing; Mechatronics; Modeling and Control of IC Engines and Aftertreatment Systems; Modeling and Control of IC Engines and Powertrain Systems; Modeling and Management of Power Systems, V002T27A004, September 30–October 3, 2018
Paper No: DSCC2018-9057
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2018-9057
View Paper titled, Realizing Trajectory-Based Combustion Control in a Hydraulic Free Piston Engine via a Fast-Response Digital Valve
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Topics: Combustion, Piston engines, Trajectories (Physics), Valves, Dynamics (Mechanics), Pistons, Thermal efficiency, Chemical kinetics, Design, Emissions
Proceedings Papers

Modeling of a Linear Power Generator Driven by a Pulse Detonation Engine

Umang Dighe, Frank K. Lu
Proc. ASME. DSCC2018, Volume 2: Control and Optimization of Connected and Automated Ground Vehicles; Dynamic Systems and Control Education; Dynamics and Control of Renewable Energy Systems; Energy Harvesting; Energy Systems; Estimation and Identification; Intelligent Transportation and Vehicles; Manufacturing; Mechatronics; Modeling and Control of IC Engines and Aftertreatment Systems; Modeling and Control of IC Engines and Powertrain Systems; Modeling and Management of Power Systems, V002T19A003, September 30–October 3, 2018
Paper No: DSCC2018-9055
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2018-9055
View Paper titled, Modeling of a Linear Power Generator Driven by a Pulse Detonation Engine
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Topics: Engines, Explosions, Generators, Modeling, Dampers, Damping, Electromagnetic force, Energy generation, Permanent magnets, Pistons
Proceedings Papers

Experimental Investigation and Analysis of Auto-Ignition Combustion Dynamics

Abhinav Tripathi, Chen Zhang, Zongxuan Sun
Proc. ASME. DSCC2018, Volume 2: Control and Optimization of Connected and Automated Ground Vehicles; Dynamic Systems and Control Education; Dynamics and Control of Renewable Energy Systems; Energy Harvesting; Energy Systems; Estimation and Identification; Intelligent Transportation and Vehicles; Manufacturing; Mechatronics; Modeling and Control of IC Engines and Aftertreatment Systems; Modeling and Control of IC Engines and Powertrain Systems; Modeling and Management of Power Systems, V002T26A004, September 30–October 3, 2018
Paper No: DSCC2018-9184
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2018-9184
View Paper titled, Experimental Investigation and Analysis of Auto-Ignition Combustion Dynamics
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Topics: Combustion, Dynamics (Mechanics), Ignition, Compression, Fuels, Ignition delay, Trajectories (Physics), Machinery, Pressure, Temperature
Proceedings Papers

A Framework of Control-Oriented Reaction-Based Model for Trajectory-Based HCCI Combustion With Variable Fuels

Chen Zhang, Zongxuan Sun
Proc. ASME. DSCC2017, Volume 3: Vibration in Mechanical Systems; Modeling and Validation; Dynamic Systems and Control Education; Vibrations and Control of Systems; Modeling and Estimation for Vehicle Safety and Integrity; Modeling and Control of IC Engines and Aftertreatment Systems; Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Their Applications; Dynamics and Control of Renewable Energy Systems; Energy Harvesting; Control of Smart Buildings and Microgrids; Energy Systems, V003T34A005, October 11–13, 2017
Paper No: DSCC2017-5194
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5194
View Paper titled, A Framework of Control-Oriented Reaction-Based Model for Trajectory-Based HCCI Combustion With Variable Fuels
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Topics: Combustion, Fuels, Homogeneous charge compression ignition engines, Trajectories (Physics), Cycles, Engines, Pistons, Chemical kinetics, Compression, Diesel
Proceedings Papers

Optimization and Design Principles of a Minimal-Weight, Wearable Hydraulic Power Supply

Jonathan D. Nath, William K. Durfee
Proc. ASME. DSCC2017, Volume 1: Aerospace Applications; Advances in Control Design Methods; Bio Engineering Applications; Advances in Non-Linear Control; Adaptive and Intelligent Systems Control; Advances in Wind Energy Systems; Advances in Robotics; Assistive and Rehabilitation Robotics; Biomedical and Neural Systems Modeling, Diagnostics, and Control; Bio-Mechatronics and Physical Human Robot; Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and Autonomous Vehicles; Automotive Systems, V001T30A002, October 11–13, 2017
Paper No: DSCC2017-5046
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2017-5046
View Paper titled, Optimization and Design Principles of a Minimal-Weight, Wearable Hydraulic Power Supply
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Topics: Design, Optimization, Weight (Mass), Pumps, Engines, Motors, Electric motors, Modeling, Batteries, Computer simulation
Proceedings Papers

Air Compression Performance Improvement via Trajectory Optimization: Experimental Validation

Mohsen Saadat, Anirudh Srivatsa, Perry Y. Li, Terrence Simon
Proc. ASME. DSCC2016, Volume 1: Advances in Control Design Methods, Nonlinear and Optimal Control, Robotics, and Wind Energy Systems; Aerospace Applications; Assistive and Rehabilitation Robotics; Assistive Robotics; Battery and Oil and Gas Systems; Bioengineering Applications; Biomedical and Neural Systems Modeling, Diagnostics and Healthcare; Control and Monitoring of Vibratory Systems; Diagnostics and Detection; Energy Harvesting; Estimation and Identification; Fuel Cells/Energy Storage; Intelligent Transportation, V001T04A005, October 12–14, 2016
Paper No: DSCC2016-9825
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2016-9825
View Paper titled, Air Compression Performance Improvement via Trajectory Optimization: Experimental Validation
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Topics: Compression, Optimization, Trajectories (Physics), High pressure (Physics), Power density, Air compressors, Engineering simulation, Pistons, Simulation, Tradeoffs
Proceedings Papers

Effect of Moisture on the Efficiency and Power Density of a Liquid Piston Air Compressor/Expander

Anirudh Srivatsa, Perry Y. Li
Proc. ASME. DSCC2016, Volume 1: Advances in Control Design Methods, Nonlinear and Optimal Control, Robotics, and Wind Energy Systems; Aerospace Applications; Assistive and Rehabilitation Robotics; Assistive Robotics; Battery and Oil and Gas Systems; Bioengineering Applications; Biomedical and Neural Systems Modeling, Diagnostics and Healthcare; Control and Monitoring of Vibratory Systems; Diagnostics and Detection; Energy Harvesting; Estimation and Identification; Fuel Cells/Energy Storage; Intelligent Transportation, V001T15A005, October 12–14, 2016
Paper No: DSCC2016-9884
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2016-9884
View Paper titled, Effect of Moisture on the Efficiency and Power Density of a Liquid Piston Air Compressor/Expander
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Topics: Air compressors, Pistons, Power density, Water, Evaporation, Tradeoffs, Compression, Condensation, Drops, Flow (Dynamics)
Proceedings Papers

Disturbance Estimation for Magnetic Piston Position Applications

Ryan Madson, Rajesh Rajamani
Proc. ASME. DSCC2016, Volume 1: Advances in Control Design Methods, Nonlinear and Optimal Control, Robotics, and Wind Energy Systems; Aerospace Applications; Assistive and Rehabilitation Robotics; Assistive Robotics; Battery and Oil and Gas Systems; Bioengineering Applications; Biomedical and Neural Systems Modeling, Diagnostics and Healthcare; Control and Monitoring of Vibratory Systems; Diagnostics and Detection; Energy Harvesting; Estimation and Identification; Fuel Cells/Energy Storage; Intelligent Transportation, V001T14A002, October 12–14, 2016
Paper No: DSCC2016-9689
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2016-9689
View Paper titled, Disturbance Estimation for Magnetic Piston Position Applications
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Topics: Pistons, Magnetic fields, Dipoles (Electromagnetism), Engines, Hydraulic actuators, Kalman filters, Modeling, Pneumatic actuators, Pneumatic cylinders, Sensors
Proceedings Papers

Combining Gait Trainers and Partial Weight Bearing Lifters: A Dynamic Analysis of Seat-to-Stand Transition

Davide Piovesan, Michael Yagiela, Richard Johnson, Anne Schmitz
Proc. ASME. DSCC2016, Volume 1: Advances in Control Design Methods, Nonlinear and Optimal Control, Robotics, and Wind Energy Systems; Aerospace Applications; Assistive and Rehabilitation Robotics; Assistive Robotics; Battery and Oil and Gas Systems; Bioengineering Applications; Biomedical and Neural Systems Modeling, Diagnostics and Healthcare; Control and Monitoring of Vibratory Systems; Diagnostics and Detection; Energy Harvesting; Estimation and Identification; Fuel Cells/Energy Storage; Intelligent Transportation, V001T07A001, October 12–14, 2016
Paper No: DSCC2016-9731
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2016-9731
View Paper titled, Combining Gait Trainers and Partial Weight Bearing Lifters: A Dynamic Analysis of Seat-to-Stand Transition
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Topics: Actuators, Bearings, Cylinders, Design, Dynamic analysis, Gravity (Force), Mechanical admittance, Pistons, Springs, Stress
Proceedings Papers

Nonlinear Feedforward Control for Electrohydraulic Actuators With Asymmetric Piston Areas

Abhinav Tripathi, Zongxuan Sun
Proc. ASME. DSCC2016, Volume 2: Mechatronics; Mechatronics and Controls in Advanced Manufacturing; Modeling and Control of Automotive Systems and Combustion Engines; Modeling and Validation; Motion and Vibration Control Applications; Multi-Agent and Networked Systems; Path Planning and Motion Control; Robot Manipulators; Sensors and Actuators; Tracking Control Systems; Uncertain Systems and Robustness; Unmanned, Ground and Surface Robotics; Vehicle Dynamic Controls; Vehicle Dynamics and Traffic Control, V002T27A001, October 12–14, 2016
Paper No: DSCC2016-9721
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2016-9721
View Paper titled, Nonlinear Feedforward Control for Electrohydraulic Actuators With Asymmetric Piston Areas
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Topics: Actuators, Feedforward control, Pistons, Control equipment, Fluids, Trajectories (Physics), Design, Design methodology, Errors, Feedback
Proceedings Papers

Free Piston Engine Based Mobile Fluid Power Source

Keyan Liu, Chen Zhang, Zongxuan Sun
Proc. ASME. DSCC2016, Volume 2: Mechatronics; Mechatronics and Controls in Advanced Manufacturing; Modeling and Control of Automotive Systems and Combustion Engines; Modeling and Validation; Motion and Vibration Control Applications; Multi-Agent and Networked Systems; Path Planning and Motion Control; Robot Manipulators; Sensors and Actuators; Tracking Control Systems; Uncertain Systems and Robustness; Unmanned, Ground and Surface Robotics; Vehicle Dynamic Controls; Vehicle Dynamics and Traffic Control, V002T17A004, October 12–14, 2016
Paper No: DSCC2016-9724
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2016-9724
View Paper titled, Free Piston Engine Based Mobile Fluid Power Source
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Topics: Fluids, Piston engines, Flow (Dynamics), Pressure, Stress, Degrees of freedom, Emissions, Engineering prototypes, Hydraulic pumps, Inertia (Mechanics)
Proceedings Papers

Optimization of Trajectory-Based HCCI Combustion

Chen Zhang, Zongxuan Sun
Proc. ASME. DSCC2016, Volume 2: Mechatronics; Mechatronics and Controls in Advanced Manufacturing; Modeling and Control of Automotive Systems and Combustion Engines; Modeling and Validation; Motion and Vibration Control Applications; Multi-Agent and Networked Systems; Path Planning and Motion Control; Robot Manipulators; Sensors and Actuators; Tracking Control Systems; Uncertain Systems and Robustness; Unmanned, Ground and Surface Robotics; Vehicle Dynamic Controls; Vehicle Dynamics and Traffic Control, V002T20A005, October 12–14, 2016
Paper No: DSCC2016-9726
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2016-9726
View Paper titled, Optimization of Trajectory-Based HCCI Combustion
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Topics: Combustion, Homogeneous charge compression ignition engines, Optimization, Trajectories (Physics), Pistons, Chemical kinetics, Emissions, Fuels, Cylinders, Design
Proceedings Papers

Combined Optimal Design and Control of a Near Isothermal Liquid Piston Air Compressor/Expander for a Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) System for Wind Turbines

Mohsen Saadat, Perry Y. Li
Proc. ASME. DSCC2015, Volume 2: Diagnostics and Detection; Drilling; Dynamics and Control of Wind Energy Systems; Energy Harvesting; Estimation and Identification; Flexible and Smart Structure Control; Fuels Cells/Energy Storage; Human Robot Interaction; HVAC Building Energy Management; Industrial Applications; Intelligent Transportation Systems; Manufacturing; Mechatronics; Modelling and Validation; Motion and Vibration Control Applications, V002T21A005, October 28–30, 2015
Paper No: DSCC2015-9957
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2015-9957
View Paper titled, Combined Optimal Design and Control of a Near Isothermal Liquid Piston Air Compressor/Expander for a Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) System for Wind Turbines
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Topics: Air compressors, Compressed air, Design, Energy storage, Pistons, Wind turbines, Power density, Compression, Shapes, Tradeoffs
Proceedings Papers

Application of Integrated Control Structure Design Using BMI Theory and Robust Feedback Linearization to Excavator Bucket Level Control

Daniel M. Kassen, Hui Zhou, Punit J. Tulpule, Atul G. Kelkar
Proc. ASME. DSCC2015, Volume 1: Adaptive and Intelligent Systems Control; Advances in Control Design Methods; Advances in Non-Linear and Optimal Control; Advances in Robotics; Advances in Wind Energy Systems; Aerospace Applications; Aerospace Power Optimization; Assistive Robotics; Automotive 2: Hybrid Electric Vehicles; Automotive 3: Internal Combustion Engines; Automotive Engine Control; Battery Management; Bio Engineering Applications; Biomed and Neural Systems; Connected Vehicles; Control of Robotic Systems, V001T02A004, October 28–30, 2015
Paper No: DSCC2015-9797
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2015-9797
View Paper titled, Application of Integrated Control Structure Design Using BMI Theory and Robust Feedback Linearization to Excavator Bucket Level Control
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Topics: Design, Feedback, Trenching machinery, Dynamics (Mechanics), Actuators, Control systems, Dynamic models, Hydraulic drive systems, Linkages, Pistons
Proceedings Papers

A New Approach to Reduce Engine-Out Emissions Enabled by Trajectory-Based Combustion Control

Chen Zhang, Zongxuan Sun
Proc. ASME. DSCC2015, Volume 1: Adaptive and Intelligent Systems Control; Advances in Control Design Methods; Advances in Non-Linear and Optimal Control; Advances in Robotics; Advances in Wind Energy Systems; Aerospace Applications; Aerospace Power Optimization; Assistive Robotics; Automotive 2: Hybrid Electric Vehicles; Automotive 3: Internal Combustion Engines; Automotive Engine Control; Battery Management; Bio Engineering Applications; Biomed and Neural Systems; Connected Vehicles; Control of Robotic Systems, V001T11A002, October 28–30, 2015
Paper No: DSCC2015-9838
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2015-9838
View Paper titled, A New Approach to Reduce Engine-Out Emissions Enabled by Trajectory-Based Combustion Control
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Topics: Combustion, Emissions, Engines, Trajectories (Physics), Pistons, Cycles, Cylinders, Diesel engines, Heat losses, Heptane
Proceedings Papers

An Electrical Microgrid: Integration of Solar Panels, Compressed Air Storage, and a Micro-Cap Gas Turbine

Shreyas M. Patel, Paul T. Freeman, John R. Wagner
Proc. ASME. DSCC2014, Volume 2: Dynamic Modeling and Diagnostics in Biomedical Systems; Dynamics and Control of Wind Energy Systems; Vehicle Energy Management Optimization; Energy Storage, Optimization; Transportation and Grid Applications; Estimation and Identification Methods, Tracking, Detection, Alternative Propulsion Systems; Ground and Space Vehicle Dynamics; Intelligent Transportation Systems and Control; Energy Harvesting; Modeling and Control for Thermo-Fluid Applications, IC Engines, Manufacturing, V002T22A003, October 22–24, 2014
Paper No: DSCC2014-6058
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6058
View Paper titled, An Electrical Microgrid: Integration of Solar Panels, Compressed Air Storage, and a Micro-Cap Gas Turbine
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Topics: Compressed air, Gas turbines, Microgrids, Solar energy, Storage, Microturbines, Amperes, Compressors, Electrical measurement, Electricity (Physics)
Proceedings Papers

Modeling of Piston Trajectory-Based HCCI Combustion

Chen Zhang, Ke Li, Zongxuan Sun
Proc. ASME. DSCC2014, Volume 2: Dynamic Modeling and Diagnostics in Biomedical Systems; Dynamics and Control of Wind Energy Systems; Vehicle Energy Management Optimization; Energy Storage, Optimization; Transportation and Grid Applications; Estimation and Identification Methods, Tracking, Detection, Alternative Propulsion Systems; Ground and Space Vehicle Dynamics; Intelligent Transportation Systems and Control; Energy Harvesting; Modeling and Control for Thermo-Fluid Applications, IC Engines, Manufacturing, V002T34A004, October 22–24, 2014
Paper No: DSCC2014-6256
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6256
View Paper titled, Modeling of Piston Trajectory-Based HCCI Combustion
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Topics: Combustion, Homogeneous charge compression ignition engines, Modeling, Pistons, Trajectories (Physics), Cylinders, Piston engines, Temperature, Chemical kinetics, Combustion chambers
Proceedings Papers

Structure Analysis and Topology Optimization of a Bent-Bar-Frame Piston Based on the Variable Density Approach

Jie Zhao, Farong Du, Wei Yao
Proc. ASME. DSCC2014, Volume 2: Dynamic Modeling and Diagnostics in Biomedical Systems; Dynamics and Control of Wind Energy Systems; Vehicle Energy Management Optimization; Energy Storage, Optimization; Transportation and Grid Applications; Estimation and Identification Methods, Tracking, Detection, Alternative Propulsion Systems; Ground and Space Vehicle Dynamics; Intelligent Transportation Systems and Control; Energy Harvesting; Modeling and Control for Thermo-Fluid Applications, IC Engines, Manufacturing, V002T30A002, October 22–24, 2014
Paper No: DSCC2014-6118
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2014-6118
View Paper titled, Structure Analysis and Topology Optimization of a Bent-Bar-Frame Piston Based on the Variable Density Approach
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Topics: Density, Optimization, Pistons, Topology, Deformation, Weight (Mass), Algorithms, Boundary-value problems, Computer software, Cylinders
Proceedings Papers

Transient Control of a Hydraulic Free Piston Engine

Ke Li, Chen Zhang, Zongxuan Sun
Proc. ASME. DSCC2013, Volume 1: Aerial Vehicles; Aerospace Control; Alternative Energy; Automotive Control Systems; Battery Systems; Beams and Flexible Structures; Biologically-Inspired Control and its Applications; Bio-Medical and Bio-Mechanical Systems; Biomedical Robots and Rehab; Bipeds and Locomotion; Control Design Methods for Adv. Powertrain Systems and Components; Control of Adv. Combustion Engines, Building Energy Systems, Mechanical Systems; Control, Monitoring, and Energy Harvesting of Vibratory Systems, V001T12A006, October 21–23, 2013
Paper No: DSCC2013-3991
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1115/DSCC2013-3991
View Paper titled, Transient Control of a Hydraulic Free Piston Engine
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Topics: Piston engines, Transients (Dynamics), Engines, Control equipment, Pistons, Signals, Combustion, Errors, Firing, Internal combustion engines