Research on Real-Time Monitoring and Performance Optimization of Suspension System in Maglev Train

Abstract

With the success of the commercial operation of the maglev train, the demand for real-time monitoring and high-performance control of the maglev train suspension system is also increasing. Therefore, a framework for performance monitoring and performance optimization of the maglev train suspension system is proposed in this article. This framework consists of four parts: plant, feedback controller, residual generator, and dynamic compensator. Firstly, after the system model is established, the nominal controller is designed to ensure the stability of the system. Secondly, the observer-based residual generator is identified offline based on the input and output data without knowing the accurate model of the system, which avoids the interference of the unmodeled part. Thirdly, the control performance is monitored and evaluated in real time by analyzing the residual and executing the judgment logic. Fourthly, when the control performance of the system is degraded or not satisfactory, the dynamic compensator based on the residual is updated online iteratively to optimize the control performance. Finally, the proposed framework and theory are verified on the single suspension experimental platform and the results show the effectiveness.