One of the major difficulties facing researchers using neural networks is the selection of the
proper size and topology of the networks. The problem is even more complex because often …

A novel moving magnet linear actuator is proposed for linear oscillations in the linear
resonant compressors for household refrigerators. This paper provides stator and armature …

The tubular linear switched reluctance actuator (TLSRA) is presented in this paper to propel
linear compressors with oscillatory motion. The proposed TLSRA possesses the advantages …

This paper presents the analysis of tubular linear motors for different shapes of magnets.
The appropriate option for refrigeration applications is the single-phase tubular permanent …

Linear compressors have become more common in refrigeration applications due to their
high efficiency. However, in order to achieve efficient and reliable operation of the machine …

Linear compressors are becoming more widely utilized in refrigeration for their high
efficiency in comparison with traditional rotary devices. The nature of the free piston in a …

The main point of this paper was to perform the design process for and verify the properties
of an adaptive neural controller implemented for a real nonlinear object—an electric drive …

In this paper, a novel repetitive control (RC) scheme is presented and discussed. The
general framework is the control of repetitive tasks of robotic systems or, more in general, of …

Energy costs are typically the largest cost element in the life-cycle of a compressed-air
system (CAS). Real-time usage information as well as historical data can help identify …

This paper presents a block oriented nonlinear dynamic model suitable for online
identification. The model has the well known Hammerstein architecture where as a novelty …