Process Control: Theory and Applications

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.