Levitation System Controller Design Based on the Implicit General Predictive Control Algorithm

The levitation control system is a key technique of the maglev system. Due to the strong non-linear character of the magnetic force, as well as the model uncertainties and external interferences of the maglev system, the Implicit General Predictive Control algorithm, which adjusts the parameters of the control scheme by using the input and output data, is adopted in this article. Taking the single electro-magnet levitation system as the research object, this algorithm not only guarantees the stability of the system, but also suppresses the vibration caused by the flexibility of the track. The advantages of this algorithm include: the superior control capacity, roll over optimization and little dependence on model. The simulation approves the validity of this method.