Linear Residual Generators for Fault Detection in Nonlinear Systems

Published:Dec 30, 2025 22:10
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Analysis

This paper presents a systematic method for designing linear residual generators for fault detection and estimation in nonlinear systems. The approach is significant because it provides a structured way to address a critical problem in control systems: identifying and quantifying faults. The use of linear functional observers and disturbance-decoupling properties offers a potentially robust and efficient solution. The chemical reactor case study suggests practical applicability.

Reference

The paper derives necessary and sufficient conditions for the existence of such residual generators and provides explicit design formulas.