EPNES: Collaborative Research: Dynamical Models in Fault-Tolerant Operation and Control of Energy Processing Systems

Northeastern University, Boston MA

Investigators

Abstract

0224707 Stankovic The main goal of this research project is to develop a comprehensive framework for dynamical state estimation, fault detection and fault accommodation in energy processing systems. Such systems include terrestrial and autonomous power systems, electric drives and power electronic systems, and can be found in both civilian and military sectors. The PI's approach is based on a family of experimentally verifiable and mutually consistent dynamic models, with various family members being suitable for different tasks in analysis, fault management and control. In addition to exploring hierarchical and distributed architectures for monitoring and accommodating for faults in energy processing systems, he will also study simulation environments in which multiple models with embedded redundant dynamics are used to detect inconsistencies, and to initiate more detailed simulations to resolve them. He will also study economic and environmental aspects of fault tolerance in energy processing systems.