Extracting energy from a flow: An asymptotic approach using vortex-induced vibrations and feedback control

This paper considers vortex-induced vibrations of a cylinder in water streams for renewable energy production. We use an analytical model recently obtained by the authors from the asymptotic analysis of a coupled flow-cylinder system, and assess the ability of a control velocity applied at the cylinder wall to optimize the magnitude of dissipated energy at disposal to be harvested. The retained approach is that of proportional feedback control. When the system evolves on its limit cycle, we show that the control yields an increase in the mean dissipated energy by 3.5%, as well as a significant improvement of the robustness with respect to small inaccuracies of the structural parameters. However, we also show that the system is susceptible to converge to cycles of lower energy when subjected to external disturbances, as a result of the simultaneous existence of multiple stable cycles. Consequently, we propose a transient control algorithm meant to force the return of the system to its optimal cycle. Its efficiency is assessed for two feedback approaches relying on distinct types of measurements: we find significant differences in the time needed to reach convergence to the optimal cycle, which ultimately results in energy being spent when feedback is designed from cylinder measurements, and in energy being harnessed when feedback is designed from flow measurements.     

Bifurcation of limit cycles in piecewise-smooth systems with intersecting discontinuity surfaces

This paper deals with bifurcation of limit cycles for perturbed piecewise-smooth systems. Concentrating on the case in which the vector fields are defined in four domains and the discontinuity surfaces are codimension-2 manifolds in the phase space. We present a generalization of the Poincaré map and establish some novel criteria to create a new version of the Melnikov-like function. Naturally, this function is designed corresponding to a system trajectory that interacts with two different discontinuity surfaces. This provides an approach to prove the existence of special type of invariant manifolds enabling the reduction of dynamics of the full system to the two-dimensional surfaces of the invariant cones. It is shown that there exists a novel bifurcation concerning the existence of multiple invariant cones for such system. Further, our results are then used to control the persistence of limit cycles for two- and three-dimensional perturbed systems. The theoretical results of these examples are illustrated by numerical simulations.     

Vibration control for parametrically excited Liénard systems

We apply a new vibration control method for time delay non-linear oscillators to the principal resonance of a parametrically excited Liénard system under state feedback control with a time delay. Using the asymptotic perturbation method, we obtain two slow flow equations on the amplitude and phase. Their fixed points correspond to limit cycles for the Liénard system. Vibration control and high-amplitude response suppression can be performed with appropriate time delay and feedback gains. Using energy considerations, we investigate existence and characteristics of limit cycles of the slow flow equations. A limit cycle corresponds to a two-period quasi-periodic modulated motion for the starting system and in order to reduce the amplitude peak of the parametric resonance and to exclude the existence of two-period quasi-periodic motion, we find the appropriate choices for the feedback gains and the time delay.     

Dynamic analysis of unstable Hopfield networks

In this paper, the dynamic behaviors of unstable Hopfield neural networks (HNNs) with asymmetric connections are studied. It is found that the solution of the HNN is bounded and the HNN is a dissipative system. In addition, sufficient conditions for the instability of the equilibrium point and the existence of stable limit cycles are proposed. Some numerical simulations are given to illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed results. It is shown that some HNNs exhibit two independent limit cycles or chaotic attractors which are symmetric to each other with respect to the origin.     

An Eigenvalue Method for Calculation of Stability and Limit Cycles in Nonlinear Systems

In the calculation of periodic oscillations of nonlinear systems –so-called limit cycles – approximative and systematic engineeringmethods of linear system analysis are known. The techniques, working inthe frequency domain, perform a quasi-linearization of the nonlinear system,replacing nonlinearities by amplitude-dependent describing functions.Frequently, the resulting equations for the amplitude and frequency ofpresumed limit cycles are solved directly by a graphical procedure in aNyquist plane or by solving the nonlinear equations or a parameteroptimization problem. In this paper, an indirect numerical approach isdescribed which shows that, for a system of nonlinear differentialequations, the eigenvalues of the quasi-linear system simply indicateall limit cycles and, additionally, yield stability regions for thelinearized case. The method is applicable to systems with multiplenonlinearities which may be static or dynamic. It is demonstrated foran example of aircraft nose gear shimmy dynamics in the presence ofdifferent nonlinearities and the results are compared with those fromsimulation.     

Limit cycles in a family of discontinuous piecewise linear differential systems with two zones in the plane

In this paper we study the existence of limit cycles in a one-parameter family of discontinuous piecewise linear differential systems with two zones in the plane. It is characterized for all the parameter values the number of non-sliding limit cycles of the family studied, detecting a rather non-generic bifurcation leading to the simultaneous generation of three limit cycles.     

Existence and nonexistence of periodic solutions for the Liénard and related equations

The existence of periodic solutions of Liénard type equations is converted into the existence of special fixed point problems with auxiliary conditions. A general method for exact calculation of the limit cycles is given, and the corresponding numerical iterative procedure is carried out in significant cases, with comparison to standard Runge-Kutta numerical integration. On the basis of the general theory, criteria for the existence of limit cycles are given and tested in particular cases.     

The stability of limit cycles in nonlinear systems

In this paper, a necessary condition is first presented for the existence of limit cycles in nonlinear systems, then four theorems are presented for the stability, instability, and semistabilities of limit cycles in second order nonlinear systems. Necessary and sufficient conditions are given in terms of the signs of first and second derivatives of a continuously differentiable positive function at the vicinity of the limit cycle. Two examples considering nonlinear systems with familiar limit cycles are presented to illustrate the theorems.     

Center-focus problem and limit cycles bifurcations for a class of cubic Kolmogorov model

The problem of limit cycles for the Kolmogorov model is interesting and significant both in theory and applications. In this paper, we investigate the center-focus problems and limit cycles bifurcations for a class of cubic Kolmogorov model with three positive equilibrium points. The sufficient and necessary condition that each positive equilibrium point becomes a center is given. At the same time, we show that each one of point (1,2) and point (2,1) can bifurcate 1 small limit cycles under a certain condition, and 3 limit cycle can occur near (1,1) at the same step. Among the above limit cycles, 4 limit cycles can be stable. The limit cycles bifurcations problem for Kolmogorov model with several positive equilibrium points are hardly seen in published references. Our result is new and interesting.     

On the Qualitative Behavior of a Class of Generalized Liénard Planar Systems

We study the problem of existence/nonexistence of limit cycles for a class of Liénard generalized differential systems in which, differently from the most investigated case, the function F depends not only on x but also on the y-variable. In this framework, some new results are presented, starting from a case study which, actually, already exhibits the most significant properties. In particular, the so-called “superlinear case” presents some new phenomena of escaping orbits which will be discussed in detail.

     

On two-scale homogenized equations of one-dimensional nonlinear thermoviscoelasticity with rapidly oscillating nonsmooth data

We study the initial-boundary value problem for a system of quasilinear equations of one-dimensional nonlinear thermoviscoelasticity with rapidly oscillating nonsmooth coefficients and initial data. We rigorously justify the passage to the corresponding limit initial-boundary value problem for a system of two-scale homogenized integro-differential equations, including the existence theorem for the limit problem. The results are global with respect to the time interval and the data.     

Stabilization of stochastic cycles and chaos suppression for nonlinear discrete-time systems

In this paper we consider a nonlinear discrete-time control system with regular and chaotic dynamics forced by stochastic disturbances. The problem addressed is the design of the feedback regulator which stabilizes a limit cycle of the closed-loop deterministic system and synthesizes a required dispersion of random states for the corresponding stochastic system. To solve this problem, we propose a new method based on the stochastic sensitivity function technique. This function approximates a dispersion of random states distributed around deterministic cycle. Explicit formulas for the intercoupling between stochastic sensitivity function and considered system parameters are worked out. The problem of the design of the required stochastic sensitivity function for cycles by feedback regulators is solved. Coefficients of the feedback regulator are constructed and corresponding attainability sets are described. The effectiveness of the proposed approach is demonstrated on the stochastic Verhulst model. It is shown that constructed regulators provide a low level of sensitivity and suppress chaotic oscillations.     

A general mechanism to generate three limit cycles in planar Filippov systems with two zones

Discontinuous piecewise linear systems with two zones are considered. A general canonical form that includes all the possible configurations in planar linear systems is introduced and exploited. It is shown that the existence of a focus in one zone is sufficient to get three nested limit cycles, independently on the dynamics of the another linear zone. Perturbing a situation with only one hyperbolic limit cycle, two additional limit cycles are obtained by using an adequate parametric sector of the unfolding of a codimension-two focus-fold singularity.     

THEORY AND METHOD OF OPTIMAL CONTROL SOLUTION TODYNAMIC SYSTEM PARAMETERS IDENTIFICATION (Ⅰ)──FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPT AND DETERMINISTIC SYSTEM PARAMETERS IDENTIFICATION

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Periodic solution of the system with impulsive state feedback control

The order-1 periodic solution of the system with impulsive state feedback control is investigated. We get the sufficient condition for the existence of the order-1 periodic solution by differential equation geometry theory and successor function. Further, we obtain a new judgement method for the stability of the order-1 periodic solution of the semi-continuous systems by referencing the stability analysis for limit cycles of continuous systems, which is different from the previous method of analog of Poincarè criterion. Finally, we analyze numerically the theoretical results obtained.     

Existence and stability of limit cycles in a delayed dry-friction oscillator

Periodic, chaotic, chattering, and bifurcation behavior are fundamental consequences of the nonsmooth nature of systems with dry friction. This work is concerned with the analysis of a single degree of freedom system which is additionally damped by a delayed dry friction device. We get a complete set of closed-form expressions to describe the dynamics of the delay-induced phenomena exhibited by the system. The conditions to determine the existence and stability of limit cycles are clearly defined. This analysis is addressed in the context of both classic stability theory for nonlinear systems and the qualitative theory of Piecewise Smooth Dynamical Systems. Through exhaustive numerical simulations the effectiveness of the set of closed-form expressions is confirmed. Excellent agreement was found between the numerical and analytical results.     

An analogue rotated vector field of polynomial system

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Limit cycles in a sextic Lyapunov system

Employing the inverse integral factor method, the first 13 quasi-Lyapunov constants for the three-order nilpotent critical point of a sextic Lyapunov system are deduced with the help of MATHEMATICS. Furthermore, sufficient and necessary center conditions are obtained, and there are 13 small amplitude limit cycles, which could be bifurcated from the three-order nilpotent critical point. Henceforth, we give a lower bound of limit cycles, which could be bifurcated from the three-order nilpotent critical point of sextic Lyapunov systems. At last, an example is given to show that there exists a sextic system, which has 13 limit cycles.     

Analysis and synthesis of oscillator systems described by a perturbed double-well Duffing equation

This paper presents an investigation of limit cycles in oscillator systems described by a perturbed double-well Duffing equation. The analysis of limit cycles is made by the Melnikov theory. Expressing the solutions of the unperturbed Duffing equation by Jacobi elliptic functions allows us to calculate explicitly the Melnikov function, whereupon the final result is a function involving the complete elliptic integrals. The Melnikov function is analyzed with the aid of the Picard–Fuchs and Riccati equations. It has been proved that the considered oscillator system can have two small hyperbolic limit cycles located symmetrically with respect to the y-axis, or one large hyperbolic limit cycle, or two large hyperbolic limit cycles, or one large limit cycle of multiplicity 2. Moreover, we have obtained the conditions under which each of these limit cycles arises. The present work gives the conditions for the arising of limit cycles around the homoclinic trajectory. In this connection, an alternative approach is proposed for obtaining a series expansion of the Melnikov function near the homoclinic trajectory. This approach uses the series expansion of the complete elliptic integrals as the elliptic modulus tends to 1. It is shown that a jumping phenomenon may occur between limit cycles in the analyzed oscillator system. The conditions for the occurrence of this jumping phenomenon are given. A method for the synthesis of an oscillator system with a preliminary assigned limit cycle is also presented in the article. The obtained analytical results are illustrated and confirmed by numerical simulations.     

Codimension-two bifurcation analysis in two-dimensional Hindmarsh–Rose model

In this paper, we analyze the codimension-2 bifurcations of equilibria of a two-dimensional Hindmarsh–Rose model. By using the bifurcation methods and techniques, we give a rigorous mathematical analysis of Bautin bifurcation. The main result is that no more than two limit cycles can be bifurcated from the equilibrium via Hopf bifurcation; sufficient conditions for the existence of one or two limit cycles are obtained. This paper also shows that the model undergoes a Bogdanov–Takens bifurcation which includes a saddle-node bifurcation, an Andronov–Hopf bifurcation, and a homoclinic bifurcation. In some case, the globally asymptotical stability is discussed.