Fault Detection in Nonlinear Systems using New Observers and Self-powered Sensors

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Fault detection is difficult in real systems because of nonlinearities and parameter uncertainties. Such nonlinearities arise in green energy systems such as windmills and fuel-cells due to their underlying dynamics. Smart control systems can perform fault detection and identification (FDI), and parameter identification (PAI) in these systems by using an "observer" to estimate system states (values of internal variables) and comparing the expected system response with the true system response as measured by sensors. An emerging challenge for FDI lies in using signals from newer self-powered sensors that conserve power by providing discontinuous data. FDI using such sensors is particularly attractive in remote windmill installations.