Switched nonlinear differential algebraic equations: Solution theory, Lyapunov functions, and stability

Daniel Liberzon, Stephan Trenn

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Abstract

We study switched nonlinear differential algebraic equations (DAEs) with respect to existence and nature of solutions as well as stability. We utilize piecewise-smooth distributions introduced in earlier work for linear switched DAEs to establish a solution framework for switched nonlinear DAEs. In particular, we allow induced jumps in the solutions. To study stability, we first generalize Lyapunov's direct method to non-switched DAEs and afterwards obtain Lyapunov criteria for asymptotic stability of switched DAEs. Developing appropriate generalizations of the concepts of a common Lyapunov function and multiple Lyapunov functions for DAEs, we derive sufficient conditions for asymptotic stability under arbitrary switching and under sufficiently slow average dwell-time switching, respectively.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)954-963
Number of pages10
JournalAutomatica
Volume48
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2012

Keywords

  • Asymptotic stability
  • Lyapunov functions
  • Nonlinear differential algebraic equations
  • Piecewise-smooth distributions

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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