Project number:

APVV-20-0261

Title of the project:

Energy-efficient Safe and Secure Process Control

Grant scheme:

APVV VV

Project type:

APVV Research Projects

Project duration (start):

01.07.2021

Project duration (end):

30.06.2024

Principal investigator:

Michal Kvasnica

Deputy investigator:

Radoslav Paulen

Investigators:

Tereza Ábelová, Peter Bakaráč, Monika Bakošová, Ľuboš Čirka, Kristína Fedorová, Miroslav Fikar, Matúš Furka, Lenka Galčíková, Michaela Horváthová, Martin Kalúz, Karol Kiš, Martin Klaučo, Roman Kohút, Alajos Mészáros, Martin Mojto, Juraj Oravec, Carlos E. Valero, Richard Valo, Anna Vasičkaninová

2024

1. D. Efremov – T. Haniš – M. Klaučo: Vehicle and Wheels Stability Defined Using Driving Envelope Protection Algorithm. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, pp. 1–13, 2024.
2. M. Wadinger – M. Kvasnica: Adaptable and Interpretable Framework for Anomaly Detection in SCADA-based industrial systems. Expert Systems with Applications, no. 123200, vol. 246, 2024.   Zenodo

2023

1. T. Ábelová – K. Fedorová – M. Kvasnica: Optimization-Based Power Distribution Method for State-of-Charge Balancing of Battery Storage Systems. Editor(s): R. Paulen and M. Fikar, In Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Process Control - Summaries Volume, Slovak Chemical Library, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Radlinského 9, SK812-37, Bratislava, Slovakia, 2023.
2. T. Ábelová – R. Kohút – K. Fedorová – M. Kvasnica: Risk-Aware Stochastic Energy Management of Microgrid with Battery Storage and Renewables. In IFAC World Congress 2023, Yokohama, Japan, 2023.   Zenodo
3. R. Dyrska – M. Horváthová – P. Bakaráč – M. Mönnigmann – J. Oravec: Heat exchanger control using model predictive control with constraint removal. Applied Thermal Engineering, vol. 227, 2023.   Zenodo
4. K. Fedorová – T. Ábelová – M. Kvasnica: Dynamic Power Purchase Agreement. Editor(s): R. Paulen and M. Fikar, In Proceedings of the 2023 24th International Conference on Process Control, IEEE, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Radlinského 9, 81237, Bratislava, Slovakia, 2023.   Zenodo
5. K. Fedorová – Y. Jiang – J. Oravec – C. Jones – M. Kvasnica: A Generalized Stopping Criterion for Real-Time MPC with Guaranteed Stability. In 62nd IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, IEEE, Singapore, pp. 4705–4710, 2023.   Zenodo
6. M. Furka – J. Holaza – M. Klaučo: Towards Fully Homomorphic Explicit Model Predictive Control via Polynomial Approximation. Editor(s): R. Paulen and M. Fikar, In Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Process Control - Summaries Volume, Slovak Chemical Library, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Radlinského 9, SK812-37, Bratislava, Slovakia, 2023.
7. M. Furka – M. Kalúz – M. Fikar – M. Klaučo: Guidelines for Secure Process Control: Harnessing the Power of Homomorphic Encryption and State Feedback Control. IEEE ACCESS, 2023.   Zenodo
8. L. Galčíková – P. Belková – J. Oravec: Real-time tuning of approximated explicit MPC of a heat exchanger. Editor(s): R. Paulen and M. Fikar, In Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Process Control - Summaries Volume, Slovak Chemical Library, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Radlinského 9, SK812-37, Bratislava, Slovakia, pp. 38–38, 2023.   Zenodo
9. J. Holaza – L. Galčíková – J. Oravec – M. Kvasnica: A software package for MPC design and tuning: MPT+. In 62nd IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, IEEE, Singapore, pp. 5682–5689, 2023.   Zenodo
10. J. Holaza – K. Kvasnicová – E. Pavlovičová – J. Oravec: Tube MPC Extension of MPT: Experimental Analysis. Editor(s): R. Paulen and M. Fikar, In Proceedings of the 2023 24th International Conference on Process Control, IEEE, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Radlinského 9, 81237, Bratislava, Slovakia, pp. 120–125, 2023.   Zenodo
11. M. Horváthová – L. Galčíková – M. Klaučo – J. Oravec: Real-Time Optimisation-Based Robust Control: Heat Exchanger Comparative Analysis. In 62nd IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, IEEE, Singapore, pp. 6535–6540, 2023.
12. M. Horváthová – J. Oravec: Approximated Convex-lifting-based Robust Control for a Heat Exchanger. Editor(s): R. Paulen and M. Fikar, In Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Process Control - Summaries Volume, Slovak Chemical Library, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Radlinského 9, SK812-37, Bratislava, Slovakia, 2023.   Zenodo
13. K. Kiš – M. Klaučo: Nearly-optimal Explicit MPC-based Reference Governors with Long Prediction Horizons Generated with Machine Learning. Editor(s): R. Paulen and M. Fikar, In Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Process Control - Summaries Volume, Slovak Chemical Library, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Radlinského 9, SK812-37, Bratislava, Slovakia, 2023.
14. R. Kohút – M. Kvasnica: Power Output Reconstruction of Photovoltaic Curtailment. Editor(s): R. Paulen and M. Fikar, In Proceedings of the 2023 24th International Conference on Process Control, IEEE, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Radlinského 9, 81237, Bratislava, Slovakia, 2023.   Zenodo
15. R. Kohút – E. Pavlovičová – K. Fedorová – J. Oravec – M. Kvasnica: Real-Time Deep-Learning-Driven Parallel MPC. In 62nd IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, IEEE, Singapore, 2023.   Zenodo
16. R. Mitze – M. Kvasnica – M. Mönnigmann: Exploiting symmetries in active set enumeration for constrained linear–quadratic optimal control. Automatica, no. 110900, vol. 151, pp. 1–8, 2023.
17. J. Oravec: Distributed Version Control System Git (in Slovak), Vydavateľstvo FCHPT, 2023.
18. J. Oravec – P. Bakaráč – E. Pavlovičová – M. Fikar: Smart Eco Greenhouse VESNA. In IFAC World Congress 2023, Yokohama, Japan, pp. 10295–10300, 2023.   Zenodo
19. E. Pavlovičová – J. Oravec: Distributed Model Predictive Control Design for a Laboratory Device. Editor(s): R. Paulen and M. Fikar, In Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Process Control - Summaries Volume, Slovak Chemical Library, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Radlinského 9, SK812-37, Bratislava, Slovakia, pp. 50–50, 2023.   Zenodo
20. P. Valábek – M. Klaučo: Generation of MPC-like Explicit Control Laws with Reinforcement Machine Learning. Editor(s): R. Paulen and M. Fikar, In Proceedings of the 24th International Conference on Process Control - Summaries Volume, Slovak Chemical Library, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Radlinského 9, SK812-37, Bratislava, Slovakia, 2023.

2022

1. P. Bakaráč – M. Horváthová – L. Galčíková – J. Oravec – M. Bakošová: Approximated MPC for embedded hardware: Recursive random shooting approach. Computers & Chemical Engineering, vol. 165, 2022.
2. J. Drgoňa – K. Kiš – A. Tuor – D. Vrabie – M. Klaučo: Differentiable predictive control: Deep learning alternative to explicit model predictive control for unknown nonlinear systems. Journal of Process Control, vol. 116, pp. 80–92, 2022.
3. D. Efremov – M. Klaučo – T. Haniš: Driving Envelope: On Vehicle Stability Through Tire Capacities. In IEEE INTELLIGENT VEHICLES SYMPOSIUM, IEEE, pp. 1188–1193, 2022.
4. R. Fáber – R. Valo – M. Roman – R. Paulen: Towards Temperature Monitoring in Long-Term Grain Storage. In 2022 Cybernetics & Informatics (K&I), pp. 1–6, 2022.   Zenodo
5. K. Fedorová – M. Kvasnica: Predictive Thermal Management of an Industrial Battery Energy Storage System. In 2022 Cybernetics & Informatics (K&I), 2022.
6. M. Fikar – M. Klaučo – R. Paulen: Theory of Automatic Control I. Practice Examples, FCHPT STU v Bratislave, 2022.
7. L. Galčíková – M. Horváthová – J. Oravec – M. Bakošová: Self-Tunable Approximated Explicit Model Predictive Control of a Heat Exchanger. Chemical Engineering Transactions, 2022, Vol. 94, no. 94, pp. 1015–1020, 2022.
8. L. Galčíková – J. Oravec: Fixed complexity solution of partial explicit MPC. Computers & Chemical Engineering, vol. 157, pp. 107606, 2022.
9. A. R. Gottu Mukkula – R. Paulen: Robust Design of Optimal Experiments Considering Consecutive Re-Designs. Editor(s): Luis Ricardez-Sandoval, Jesus Pico, In 13th IFAC Symposium on Dynamics and Control of Process Systems, including Biosystems, IFAC, pp. 14–19, 2022.
10. F. Hejazi – H. Karim – H. Kazemi – S. Shahbazpanahi – A. Mosavi: Fracture mechanics modeling of reinforced concrete joints strengthened by CFRP sheets. Case Studies in Construction Materials, no. 11, vol. 6, 2022.
11. M. Horváthová – L. Galčíková – J. Oravec: Control Design for a Nonlinear Reactors-Separator Plant. In 2022 Cybernetics & Informatics (K&I), pp. 1–6, 2022.
12. C. Jugade – D. Ingole – D. Sonawane – M. Kvasnica – J. Gustafson: A Memory Efficient FPGA Implementation of Offset-Free Explicit Model Predictive Controller. IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology, pp. 1–12, 2022.
13. R. Kohút – M. Kvasnica: Construction of Robust Load Forecasting Models for the Process Industry. In 2022 Cybernetics & Informatics (K&I), 2022.
14. J. Mikleš – Ľ. Čirka – J. Oravec – M. Fikar: Design of H2 and Hinf control using Lyapunov functions (in Slovak), FCHPT STU v Bratislave, 2022.
15. M. Mojto – K. Ľubušký – M. Fikar – R. Paulen: Data-based Design of Inferential Sensors for an Industrial Depropanizer Column with Data Pre-treatment Analysis. Editor(s): Mário Mihaľ, In 48th International Conference of the Slovak Society of Chemical Engineering SSCHE 2022 and Membrane Conference PERMEA 2022, Slovak Society of Chemical Engineering, Bratislava, SK, pp. 200, 2022.
16. M. Mojto – K. Ľubušký – M. Fikar – R. Paulen: Support Vector Machine-based Design of Multi-model Inferential Sensors. Editor(s): Ludovic Montastruc, Stephane Negny, In 32nd European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering, Elsevier, no. 1, vol. 32, pp. 1045–1050, 2022.
17. J. Oravec – M. Klaučo: Real-time tunable approximated explicit MPC. Automatica, vol. 142, pp. 110315, 2022.
18. A. Roshanianfard – N. Noguchi – S. Ardabili – C. Mako – A. Mosavi: Autonomous Robotic System for Pumpkin Harvesting. Agronomy, no. 7, vol. 12, 2022.
19. S. S. Band – S. Ardabili – M. SOOKHAK – A. T. CHRONOPOULOS – S. ELNAFFAR – M. MOSLEHPOUR – M. CSABA – B. TOROK – H. PAI – A. Mosavi: When Smart Cities Get Smarter via Machine Learning: An In-Depth Literature Review. IEEE ACCESS, 2022.
20. C. E. Valero – R. Paulen: Zonotope Order Reduction in Robust Estimation. In 23rd International Carpathian Control Conference, IEEE, vol. 23, pp. 392–397, 2022.
21. C. E. Valero – R. Paulen: Fault Detection in Networked Control Systems. A Robust Approach. In Summer Workshop on Interval Methods 2022, https://www.swim2022.de/fileadmin/swim2022/musterbilder/13th_SWIM_Book_of_Abstracts.pdf, vol. 13, pp. 16–17, 2022.
22. M. Yaseliani – A. Zeinal Hamadani – A. Ijadi Maghsoodi – A. Mosavi: Pneumonia Detection Proposing a Hybrid Deep Convolutional Neural Network Based on Two Parallel Visual Geometry Group Architectures and Machine Learning Classifiers. IEEE ACCESS, no. 8, vol. 11, 2022.

2021

1. M. Bakošová – A. Vasičkaninová: Neural Network-based Innovative Control of a Fermentation Process. 2021.  
2. K. Fedorová – R. Kohút – M. Kvasnica: Streamlining Active Set Method in MPC using Cache Memory. In Preprints of the 7th IFAC Conference on Nonlinear Model Predictive Control, IFAC-PapersOnLine, Bratislava, Slovakia, no. 6, vol. 54, 2021.
3. A. R. Gottu Mukkula – M. Mateáš – M. Fikar – R. Paulen: Robust multi-stage model-based design of optimal experiments for nonlinear estimation. Computers & Chemical Engineering, vol. 155, pp. 107499, 2021.   arXiv
4. M. Horváthová – J. Oravec – M. Bakošová – A. Mészáros: Carbon Footprint Analysis of a Laboratory Plate Heat Exchanger Control. Chemical Engineering Transactions, vol. 88, pp. 847–852, 2021.
5. M. Mojto – K. Ľubušký – M. Fikar – R. Paulen: Data-based design of inferential sensors for petrochemical industry. Computers & Chemical Engineering, vol. 153, pp. 107437, 2021.   arXiv
6. C. E. Valero – R. Paulen: Set-membership State Estimation for a Continuous Stirred-Tank Reactor. In 9th International Conference on Systems and Control, 2021.