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An autonomous adaptive MPC architecture is presented for control of heating, ventilation and air condition (HVAC) systems to maintain indoor temperature while reducing energy use. Although equipment use and occupant changes with time,…
We present a new algorithm for model predictive control of non-linear systems with respect to multiple, conflicting objectives. The idea is to provide a possibility to change the objective in real-time, e.g.~as a reaction to changes in the…
Model Predictive Control (MPC) is the principal control technique used in industrial applications. Although it offers distinguishable qualities that make it ideal for industrial applications, it can be questioned its robustness regarding…
We propose a data-driven Model Predictive Control (MPC) framework that employs a transformer encoder to generate multi-step predictions. To handle the nonconvex attention mechanism, we derive difference of convex (DC) representations of the…
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Hydrogen-based zero-emission ships are a key element in the decarbonization of the maritime sector. To strengthen these their economic competitiveness, it is key to drive their costs to a minimum. Current literature mainly focuses on fuel…
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