OBSERVATION OF THE DYNAMICS OF NUCLEAR SYSTEMS USING SLIDING MODE OBSERVERS

Ablay G., Aldemir T.

NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGY, vol.174, no.1, pp.64-76, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 174 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Doi Number: 10.13182/nt11-a11680
  • Journal Name: NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.64-76
  • Abdullah Gül University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Sliding mode control is an effective methodology for controlling systems with variable structures, providing a systematic approach to the problem of maintaining stability and consistent performance in the presence of modeling imprecision, uncertainties, and disturbances. The observation problem of the uncertain and nonlinear nu-clear systems is investigated by using sliding mode observers (SMOs). Three different applications with uncertainties are under consideration: point reactor kinetics equations, nonlinear xenon dynamics, and a U-tube steam generator system. Numerical results are presented to illustrate the effectiveness of the SMO.