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Negenborn, R.R. (author), De Schutter, B. (author), Wiering, M.A. (author), Hellendoorn, J. (author)Model predictive control (MPC) is becoming an increasingly popular method to select actions for controlling dynamic systems. TraditionallyMPC uses a model of the system to be controlled and a performance function to characterize the desired behavior of the system. The MPC agent finds actions over a finite horizon that lead the system into a...conference paper 2004
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Negenborn, R.R. (author), De Schutter, B. (author), Hellendoorn, J. (author)We consider the control of large-scale transportation networks, like road traffic networks, power distribution networks, water distribution networks, etc. Control of these networks is often not possible from a single point by a single intelligent control agent; instead control has to be performed using multiple intelligent agents. We consider...report 2006
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Lukszo, Z. (author), Weijnen, M.P.C. (author), Negenborn, R.R. (author), De Schutter, B. (author), Ilic, M. (author)The need for improving the operation and control of infrastructure systems has created a demand on optimization methods applicable in the area of complex sociotechnical systems operated by a multitude of actors in a setting of decentralized decision making. This paper briefly presents main classes of optimization models applied in PSE system...report 2006
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Negenborn, R.R. (author), De Schutter, B. (author), Hellendoorn, J. (author)For several reasons, control of transportation networks like road traffic networks, power transmission networks, water distribution networks, etc. has to be done using a multi-agent control approach. We consider a multi-agent control approach in which each control agent uses Model Predictive Control (MPC) to determine its actions. Each control...conference paper 2006
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Negenborn, R.R. (author)Transportation networks, such as power networks, road traffic networks, water distribution networks, railway networks, etc., are the corner stones of our modern society. As transportation networks have to operate closer and closer to their capacity limits and as the dynamics of these networks become more and more complex, control of these...doctoral thesis 2007
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Houwing, M. (author), Negenborn, R.R. (author), De Schutter, B. (author)The increasing presence of distributed energy resources, information and intelligence in the electricity infrastructure increases the possibilities for larger economic efficiency of power systems. This work shows the possible cost advantages of applying a model predictive control (MPC) strategy to residential energy systems. MPC can take future...conference paper 2008
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Negenborn, R.R. (author), De Schutter, B. (author)Water networks are large-scale systems, consisting of many interacting components. They are currently typically operated by local decentralized controllers which receive setpoints from human operators. We discuss how communication among the local controllers can be included and in particular propose the use of distributed model predictive...conference paper 2008
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Houwing, M. (author), Negenborn, R.R. (author), Ilic, M.D. (author), De Schutter, B. (author)With the increasing application of distributed energy resources and information technologies in the electricity infrastructure, innovative possibilities for incorporating the demand side more actively in power system operation are enabled. At the residential level energy costs could be reduced with intelligent price-based control concepts ...conference paper 2009
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Arnold, M. (author), Negenborn, R.R. (author), Andersson, G. (author), De Schutter, B. (author)The optimal operation of an integrated electricity and natural gas infrastructure is investigated. The couplings between the electricity system and the gas system are modeled by so-called energy hubs, which represent the interface between the loads on the one hand and the transmission infrastructures on the other. To increase reliability and...conference paper 2009
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Bajracharya, G. (author), Koltunowicz, T. (author), Negenborn, R.R. (author), Papp, Z. (author), Djairam, D. (author), De Schutter, B. (author), Smit, J.J. (author)In this paper, a model-predictive control based framework is proposed for modeling and optimization of the health state of power system equipment. In the framework, a predictive health model is proposed that predicts the health state of the equipment based on its usage and maintenance actions. Based on the health state, the failure rate of the...conference paper 2009
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Arnold, M. (author), Negenborn, R.R. (author), Andersson, G. (author), De Schutter, B. (author)The optimal operation of an integrated electricity and natural gas system is investigated. The couplings between these two systems are modeled by energy hubs, which serve as interface between the loads and the transmission infrastructures. Previously, we have applied a distributed control scheme to a static three-hub benchmark system. In this...conference paper 2009
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Negenborn, R.R. (author), Van Overloop, P.J. (author), De Schutter, B. (author)Irrigation canals are large-scale systems, covering vast geographical areas, and consisting of many interconnected canal reaches that interact with control structures such as pumps and gates. The control of such irrigation canals is usually done in a manual way, in which a human operator travels along the irrigation canal to adjust the settings...conference paper 2009
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Negenborn, R.R. (author), Sahin, A. (author), Lukszo, Z. (author), De Schutter, B. (author), Morari, M. (author)Irrigation canals transport water from water sources (such as large rivers and lakes) to water users (such as farmers). Irrigation canals are typically very large in nature, covering vast geographical areas, and involving a significant number of control actuators, such as pumps, gates, and locks. The control of such canals is aimed at...conference paper 2009
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Houwing, M. (author), Negenborn, R.R. (author), De Schutter, B. (author)With the increasing application of distributed energy resources and novel information technologies in the electricity infrastructure, innovative possibilities to incorporate the demand side more actively in power system operation are enabled. A promising, controllable, residential distributed generation technology is a microcombined heat and...journal article 2011
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Corman, F. (author), Viti, F. (author), Negenborn, R.R. (author)Optimizing the performance of multimodal freight transport networks involves adequately balancing the interplay between costs, volumes, times of departure and arrival, and times of travel. In order to study this interplay, we propose an assignment model that is able to efficiently determine flows and costs in a multimodal network. The model is...journal article 2015
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Zheng, H. (author), Negenborn, R.R. (author), Lodewijks, G. (author)Large ports are seeking innovative logistical ways to improve their competitiveness world-wide. This article proposes waterborne AGVs, inspired by conventional automated guided vehicles and autonomous surface vessels, for transport over water. A predictive path following with arrival time awareness controller is proposed for such waterborne AGVs...journal article 2016
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Geertsma, R.D. (author), Negenborn, R.R. (author), Visser, K. (author), Loonstijn, M.A. (author), Hopman, J.J. (author)Ships, in particular service vessels, need to reduce fuel consumption, emissions and cavitation noise while maintaining manoeuvrability and preventing engine overloading. Diesel mechanical propulsion with controllable pitch propellers can provide high fuel efficiency with good manoeuvrability. However, the conventional control strategy with...journal article 2017
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Wang, K. (author), Yan, Xinping (author), Yuan, Yupeng (author), Jiang, X. (author), Lin, X. (author), Negenborn, R.R. (author)Nowadays, optimization of ship energy efficiency attracts increasing attention in order to meet the requirement for energy conservation and emission reduction. Ship operation energy efficiency is significantly influenced by environmental factors such as wind speed and direction, water speed and depth. Owing to inherent time-variety and...journal article 2018
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Lin, X. (author), Negenborn, R.R. (author), Lodewijks, G. (author)Modern technologies have enabled approaches to estimate freshness of perishable products during production and distribution. This allows supply chains to apply more advanced decision support systems in order to further reduce the loss of perishable products. In this paper we focus on the postharvest scheduling of starch potatoes. In...journal article 2018
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Geertsma, R.D. (author), Visser, K. (author), Negenborn, R.R. (author)Shipping urgently needs to reduce its impact on the environment, both due to CO<sub>2</sub>, NO<sub>x</sub> and particulate matter (PM) emissions and due to underwater noise. On the other hand, multifunction ships such as offshore support vessels, anchor handling and towing vessels, naval vessels and wind farm construction and support vessels...journal article 2018