Propelling precision of longitudinal vibration mitigation in ship propeller shafts through advanced nonlinear intelligent semi-active control leveraging adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system with linear quadratic regulator

Abstract

This study presents a pioneering method to address longitudinal vibrations in ship propeller shafts by integrating an intelligent semi-active control system. By leveraging Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) and Linear Quadratic Regulator (LQR) techniques, the proposed system offers a novel solution to a longstanding challenge in maritime engineering. The efficacy of the semi-active control system is assessed through two complementary analyses: frequency domain analyses and Percentage Reduction Index (P_RI) values. The investigation reveals substantial P_RI values, ranging from 24.68% to 46.87%, indicating notable enhancements in vibration control with the adoption of semi-active technology. Furthermore, frequency domain analyses demonstrate significant advantages, with a peak reduction of 68.21% observed at 750 r/min. To rigorously evaluate the statistical significance of these improvements, paired t-tests were conducted between the semi-active control system and passive strategies. The results confirm a statistically significant difference in vibration reduction (p < .05) between the two systems. Specifically, for Percentage Reduction Index Values, the t test yielded a p-value of .023, while for Frequency Domain Analyses, the t-statistic significantly exceeded the critical value (t ≈ 8.09, t_critical ≈ 2.571). Both data sets provide compelling evidence to reject the null hypothesis, indicating a significant difference in vibration reduction between the semi-active control system and passive strategies. The P_RI values consistently demonstrate superior performance for the semi-active control system, highlighting its effectiveness in mitigating vibrations. These findings validate the effective ness of the system. These results show the practical implications of implementing semi-active control systems in maritime engineering, offering enhanced safety, fuel efficiency, and operational reliability in ship propeller shaft applications.

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Vibration control system ship propeller semi-active

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