Engineering Interoperable, Plug-and-Play, Distributed, Robotic Control Systems for Futureproof Fusion Power Plants
| Autor: | Swapnil Verma, Robert Skilton, Ipek Caliskanelli, Edward Whittaker, M. Goodliffe, Michail Xymitoulias, Craig Whiffin |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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Control and Optimization
Plug and play Computer science Mechanical Engineering Interoperability remote handling computer.software_genre System requirements Software framework Artificial Intelligence Software deployment Obsolescence interoperable Systems engineering TJ1-1570 Mechanical engineering and machinery control system Adaptation (computer science) computer Bespoke |
| Zdroj: | Robotics, Vol 10, Iss 108, p 108 (2021) |
| ISSN: | 2218-6581 |
| Popis: | Maintenance and inspection systems for future fusion power plants (e.g., STEP and DEMO) are expected to require the integration of hundreds of systems from multiple suppliers, with lifetime expectancies of several decades, where requirements evolve over time and obsolescence management is required. There are significant challenges associated with the integration, deployment, and maintenance of very large-scale robotic systems incorporating devices from multiple suppliers, where each may utilise bespoke, non-standardised control systems and interfaces. Additionally, the unstructured, experimental, or unknown operational conditions frequently result in new or changing system requirements, meaning extension and adaptation are necessary. Whilst existing control frameworks (e.g., ROS, OPC-UA) allow for the robust integration of complex robotic systems, they are not compatible with highly efficient maintenance and extension in the face of changing requirements and obsolescence issues over decades-long periods. We present the CorteX software framework as well as results showing its effectiveness in addressing the above issues, whilst being demonstrated through hardware that is representative of real-world fusion applications. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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