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NONLINEAR MODEL BASED PROCESS CONTROL
by Professor R. Berber, University, Ankara (Turkey) and Professor C. Kravaris, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor/MI (U.S.A.)
This book (NATO ASI SERIES E353) contains the proceedings of a NATO ASI held in Antalya (Turkey) in August 1997. It provides the state-of-the-art in nonlinear model based control technology presented by leading scientists and industrial experts who have actually created the scientific profile. A broad range of issues from traditional nonlinear approaches to nonlinear model predictive control, from nonlinear process identification and state estimation to the control-integrated design is covered in depth.
The material in the volume (910 pages) is arranged in five parts each covering the major themes presented at the Institute. The question of how to use a linear model predictive controller to control nonlinear processes successfully is addressed first. In Part II, nonlinear model based control synthesis is covered in an extensive setting, ranging from a broad review of available schemes to an emphasis on stability and robustness issues. Following a general presentation of model algorithmic control, this part comprises new developments such as incorporation of non- minimum phase compensation, wind-up and directionality compensation, stabilizing control, and control of differential algebraic equation systems and parabolic partial differential equation (related to some transport reaction processes). On-line optimization approaches and constraint handling are covered in Part III. Nonlinear state and parameter estimation are issues of importance for the development of a reliable model as well as for providing feedback from available measurements to the controller for a better performance. These issues are treated in Part IV. A number of contributions came from industry and dealt with implementations of nonlinear model-based control. These are grouped in Part V. Throughout the chapters, one can find new research results, ideas and views for future needs and challenges.
The book can be used for a graduate level course, and is a comprehensive guide for researchers and industrial control engineers to explore the latest trends in the field.
Reference books: E293, E353, F21