Process Control

1 Dynamic Modelling of Chemical Processes.- 2 Linear Feedback Control.- 3 Stability Analysis.- 4 Design of Feedback Controllers.- 5 Frequency Analysis.- 6 Improvement of Control Systems.- 7 State Representation, Controllability and Observability.- 8 Multivariable Control by Transfer Function Matrix.- 9 Discrete-Time Generalities and Basic Signal Processing.- 10 Identification Principles.- 11 Models and Methods for Parametric Identification.- 12 Parametric Estimation Algorithms.- 13 Digital Control.- 14 Optimal Control.- 15 Generalized Predictive Control.- 16 Model Predictive Control.- 17 Nonlinear Geometric Control.- 18 State Observers.- 19 Nonlinear Control of Reactors with State Estimation.- 20 Distillation Column Control.- 21 Examples and Benchmarks of Typical Processes.