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Alavi, F. (author), van de Wouw, N. (author), De Schutter, B.H.K. (author)A microgrid in the islanded mode is considered where a fleet of fuel cell cars is used as a distributed power generation system. The objective of the proposed control system is to minimize the operational cost of the system, subject to the physical and operational constraints of the system. In order to deal with uncertainty in the prediction...journal article 2020
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Lv, Maolong (author), De Schutter, B.H.K. (author), Yu, Wenwu (author), Zhang, Wenqian (author), Baldi, S. (author)This paper proposes a novel adaptive fuzzy dynamic surface control (DSC) method for an extended class of periodically disturbed strict-feedback nonlinear systems. The peculiarity of this extended class is that the control gain functions are not bounded a priori but simply taken to be continuous and with a known sign. In contrast with existing...journal article 2020
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van den Boom, A.J.J. (author), Muijsenberg, Marenne van den (author), De Schutter, B.H.K. (author)In this paper we discuss scheduling of semi-cyclic discrete-event systems, for which the set of operations may vary over a limited set of possible sequences of operations. We introduce a unified modeling framework in which different types of semi-cyclic discrete-event systems can be described by switching max-plus linear (SMPL) models. We use...journal article 2020
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Sapountzoglou, Nikolaos (author), Lago, Jesus (author), De Schutter, B.H.K. (author), Raison, Bertrand (author)Power outages in electrical grids can have very negative economic and societal impacts rendering fault diagnosis paramount to their secure and reliable operation. In this paper, deep neural networks are proposed for fault detection and location in low-voltage smart distribution grids. Due to its key properties, the proposed method solves some...journal article 2020
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De Schutter, B.H.K. (author), van den Boom, A.J.J. (author), Xu, J. (author), Safaei Farahani, S. (author)The objective of this paper is to provide a concise introduction to the max-plus algebra and to max-plus linear discrete-event systems. We present the basic concepts of the max-plus algebra and explain how it can be used to model a specific class of discrete-event systems with synchronization but no concurrency. Such systems are called max...journal article 2020
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Zeinaly, Y. (author), van Schuppen, J.H. (author), De Schutter, B.H.K. (author)Positive systems with positive inputs and positive outputs are used in several branches of engineering, biochemistry, and economics. Both control theory and system theory require the concept of reachability of a time-invariant discrete-time linear positive system. The subset of the state set that is reachable from the origin is therefore of...journal article 2020
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Kassing, R.C. (author), De Schutter, B.H.K. (author), Abraham, E. (author)Distributing water optimally is a complex problem that many farmers face yearly, especially in times of drought. In this work, we propose optimization‐based feedback control to improve crop yield and water productivity in agriculture irrigation for a plantation consisting of multiple fields. The interaction between soil, water, crop (sugarcane...journal article 2020
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Safaei Farahani, S. (author), van der Veen, R.A.C. (author), Oldenbroek, V.D.W.M. (author), Alavi, F. (author), Park Lee, E.H. (author), van de Wouw, N. (author), van Wijk, A.J.M. (author), De Schutter, B.H.K. (author), Lukszo, Z. (author)In recent years, the European Union (EU) has set ambitious targets toward a carbon-free energy transition. Many studies show that a drastic reduction in greenhouse gas emissions-at least 90% by 2050-is required. In the transition toward a sustainable energy system, solar (or green) hydrogen plays many important roles, as it is a clean and safe...journal article 2019
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van de Weg, Goof Sterk (author), Hegyi, A. (author), Hoogendoorn, S.P. (author), De Schutter, B.H.K. (author)Freeway congestion can reduce the freeway throughput due to the capacity drop or due to blocking caused by spillback to upstream ramps. Research has shown that congestion can be reduced by the application of ramp metering and variable speed limits. Model predictive control is a promising strategy for the optimization of the ramp metering...journal article 2019
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Pippia, T.M. (author), Sijs, J. (author), De Schutter, B.H.K. (author)A single-level rule-based model predictive control (RBMPC) scheme is presented for optimizing the energy management of a grid-connected microgrid composed of local production units, renewable energy sources, local loads, and several types of energy storage systems (ESSs). The single-level controller uses two different models that yield different...journal article 2019
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Building day-ahead bidding functions for seasonal storage systems: A reinforcement learning approachLago, Jesus (author), Sogancioglu, Ecem (author), Suryanarayana, Gowri (author), Ridder, Fjo De (author), De Schutter, B.H.K. (author)Due to the increasing integration of renewable sources in the electrical grid, electricity generation is expected to become more uncertain. In this context, seasonal thermal energy storage systems (STESSs) are key to shift the delivery of renewable energy sources and tackle their uncertainty problems. In this paper, we propose an optimal...journal article 2019
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Picallo, Miguel (author), Anta, Adolfo (author), De Schutter, B.H.K. (author)The lack of measurements in distribution grids poses a severe challenge for their monitoring: Since there may not be enough sensors to achieve numerical observability, so load forecasts (pseudo-measurements) are typically used, and thus an accurate state estimation is not guaranteed. However, estimation is required to control distribution...journal article 2019
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Ananduta, Wicak (author), Pippia, T.M. (author), Ocampo-Martinez, Carlos (author), Sijs, J. (author), De Schutter, B.H.K. (author)A novel partitioning approach for linear switching large-scale systems is presented. We assume that the modes of the switching system are unknown a priori but can be detected. We propose an online partitioning scheme that can partition the system when the mode switches, thus adapting the partition to the mode. Moreover, after the system has...journal article 2019
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Lago, Jesus (author), De Ridder, Fjo (author), Mazairac, Wiet (author), De Schutter, B.H.K. (author)To mitigate the effects of the intermittent generation of renewable energy sources, reliable and efficient energy storage is critical. Since nearly 80% of households energy consumption is destined to water and space heating, thermal energy storage is particularly important. In this context, we propose and validate a new model for one of the...journal article 2019
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Su, Z. (author), Jamshidi, A. (author), Nunez, Alfredo (author), Baldi, S. (author), De Schutter, B.H.K. (author)We develop a multi-level decision making approach for optimal condition-based maintenance planning of a railway network divided into a large number of sections with independent stochastic deterioration dynamics. At higher level, a chance-constrained Model Predictive Control (MPC) controller determines the long-term section-wise maintenance...journal article 2019
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de Gelder, E. (author), Paardekooper, Jan Pieter (author), Op den Camp, Olaf (author), De Schutter, B.H.K. (author)Objective: The amount of collected field data from naturalistic driving studies is quickly increasing. The data are used for, among others, developing automated driving technologies (such as crash avoidance systems), studying driver interaction with such technologies, and gaining insights into the variety of scenarios in real-world traffic....journal article 2019
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Yuan, S. (author), De Schutter, B.H.K. (author), Baldi, S. (author)In this paper, robust adaptive tracking control schemes for uncertain switched linear systems subject to disturbances are investigated. The robust adaptive control problem requires the design of both adaptive and switching laws. A novel adaptive law is proposed based on an extended leakage approach, which does not require knowledge of the bounds...journal article 2018
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Luan, X. (author), Wang, Y. (author), De Schutter, B.H.K. (author), Meng, Lingyun (author), Lodewijks, G. (author), Corman, F. (author)We study the integration of real-time traffic management and train control by using mixed-integer nonlinear programming (MINLP) and mixed-integer linear programming (MILP) approaches. In Part 1 of the paper (Luan et al., 2018), three integrated optimization problems, namely the P<sub>NLP</sub> problem (NLP: nonlinear programming), the P<sub...journal article 2018
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Jamshidi, A. (author), Hajizadeh, S. (author), Su, Z. (author), Naeimi, M. (author), Nunez, Alfredo (author), Dollevoet, R.P.B.J. (author), De Schutter, B.H.K. (author), Li, Z. (author)In this paper, a decision support approach is proposed for condition-based maintenance of rails relying on expert-based systems. The methodology takes into account both the actual conditions of the rails (using axle box acceleration measurements and rail video images) and the prior knowledge of the railway track. The approach provides an...journal article 2018
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Lago, Jesus (author), De Brabandere, Karel (author), De Ridder, Fjo (author), De Schutter, B.H.K. (author)Due to the increasing integration of solar power into the electrical grid, forecasting short-term solar irradiance has become key for many applications, e.g. operational planning, power purchases, reserve activation, etc. In this context, as solar generators are geographically dispersed and ground measurements are not always easy to obtain,...journal article 2018