This book fills the gap between basic control configurations (Practical Process Control) and model predictive control (MPC). For those loops whose performance has a direct impact on plant economics or product quality, going beyond simple feedback or cascade can improve control performance, or specifically, reduce the variance about the target. However, the effort required to implement such control technology must be offset by increased economic returns from production operations. The economic aspects of the application of the various advanced control technologies are stressed throughout the book.

A presentation of techniques in advanced process modelling, identification, prediction, and parameter estimation for the implementation and analysis of industrial systems. The authors cover applications for the identification of linear and non-linear systems, the design of generalized predictive controllers (GPCs), and the control of multivariable systems.

Based on articles from Hydrocarbon Processing magazine, this book is a collection of actual case histories, techniques and guidelines with a proven track record in the process industries. It provides practical, problem-solving advice from well-known authorities in their fields. Advanced Process Control and Information Systems for the Process Industries is an invaluable guide that provides an extensive digest of perspectives from various experts. This handy volume contains an overview of the latest developments in the field, along with the information on new technology - all contained in this one source. If you are involved in process control, instrumentation, or process and information systems, then this book is an important reference for your operations.

An application-oriented approach to process control. The reference text systematically explains process identification, control and optimization, the three key steps needed to solve a multivariable control problem. Theory is discussed as far as it is needed to understand and solve the defined problem, while numerous examples written in MATLAB illustrate the problem-solving approach.

This book offers a modern view of process control in the context of today's technology. It provides innovative chapters on the growth of educational, scientific, and industrial research among chemical engineers. It presents experimental data on thermodynamics and provides a broad understanding of the main computational techniques used for chemical

Designed to be used as a text for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in process control, as well as a reference for practising control engineers. It requires a strong background in mathematics and chemical engineering and aims to provide broad coverage of applied modern control theory.

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