Fundamental Process Control

Butterworths Series in Chemical Engineering

David M. Prett, Carlos E. García

• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
• Year: 2013
• Print ISBN:
  9780409900828
• eBook ISBN:
  9781483162379
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• Subtopic: Industrial & Technical Chemistry
• Index: Technology & Engineering

Fundamental Process Control focuses on the fundamental nature of process control, which includes an extensive discussion on control methodologies. The first seven chapters are devoted to the development of a complete control problem formulation that contains all the elements of practical importance. Due to the novelty of these ideas, no rigorous mathematical proofs yet exist for the assertions made, although they have been verified through simulation and experience in practice. The concepts discussed in Chapters 8 and 9 contain ideas for future developments in process control that will trigger the imagination of researchers in the fields covered. This book requires a thorough grounding in both classical and modern control theory in order to grasp the material presented. This book is therefore not for casual readers, but rather is directed at those who are currently, or those who desire to develop into, control design experts. Within the academic community, this book is ideal for the graduate level and for those academics pursuing fundamental research topics in process control.

Table of contents

• Front Cover
• Fundamental Process Control
• Copyright Page
• Dedication
• Table of Contents
• Preface
• Acknowledgment
• Chapter 1. Real Issues in Process Control: An Introduction
• Chapter 2. The Fundamental Control Problem Formulation
• Chapter 3. A Process Control Example Problem: Heavy Oil Fractionator
• Chapter 4. Linear Process Representations
• Chapter 5. Linear Unconstrained Control
• Chapter 6. Linear Model Predictive Control
• Chapter 7. Linear Fundamental Control Problem
• Chapter 8. Design Methodologies and the Fundamental Control Problem
• Chapter 9. Computers in Manufacturing: The Role of Emerging Technologies
• Appendix A. Zero Offset For Ramp Inputs
• Appendix B. Mathematical Definitions
• Appendix C. Convexity of the Fundamental Control Problem Controller Quadratic Objective Function with Respect to Uncertain Gain Parameters
• Index