Adaptive predictive control for torque applying system of high-powered test rig

This paper proposes the implementation of a novel predictive control scheme known as Adaptive Generalized Predictive Control (AGPC) in the actuation system of a high-powered test rig. Through the use of actuation system, the required torque for simulating different conditions can be applied to the tested gearboxes. Accurate and precise control of this system is of great importance as it affects the overall performance of the test rig. The considered actuation system in this investigation is an electro-hydraulically driven system with nonlinear and uncertain characteristics. The performance of the proposed control scheme in different conditions of the parametric uncertainty as well as the presence of disturbances is evaluated and the results are discussed. The obtained results confirmed the superior performance of the proposed scheme in different studied conditions. (C) 2021 Sharif University of Technology. All rights reserved.