Automation and Instrumentation for Power Plants

Automation and Instrumentation for Power Plants
Author: M. Ramamoorty
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2016-01-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1483298884

An analysis of power systems, control hardware, modelling and simulation, instrumentation, and computers and distributed systems. The stability of plants and their interaction in a multi-machine system is also discussed, as well as an analysis of the values of LOFT ATWS EVENT for PWR and the new algorithm of on-line ELD for thermal power plants.

Production Control in the Process Industry

Production Control in the Process Industry
Author: E. O'shima
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 261
Release: 2014-07-04
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1483298329

The papers within this volume reflect the multidisciplinary approach taken by the workshop to the development and improvement of existing production control theories and practices as applied to the process industry. Subjects covered include production planning, quality control and assurance, operational control and maintenance strategy. The development of this area is seen by those at the workshop as only being achieved by various groups working together rather than in isolation, so that the overall aim of production control is not lost in too much detail. This volume will provide the reader with essential information on new initiatives in the process industry with regard to production control.

Nonlinear Control Systems Design 1989

Nonlinear Control Systems Design 1989
Author: A. Isidori
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 429
Release: 2014-05-23
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1483298922

In the last two decades, the development of specific methodologies for the control of systems described by nonlinear mathematical models has attracted an ever increasing interest. New breakthroughs have occurred which have aided the design of nonlinear control systems. However there are still limitations which must be understood, some of which were addressed at the IFAC Symposium in Capri. The emphasis was on the methodological developments, although a number of the papers were concerned with the presentation of applications of nonlinear design philosophies to actual control problems in chemical, electrical and mechanical engineering.

Adaptive Control of Chemical Processes 1985

Adaptive Control of Chemical Processes 1985
Author: H. Unbehauen
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2014-05-23
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1483298302

Presents reports on recent industrial applications, experiences and advances in the use of adaptive and self-tuning control in chemical and related processes. Material covered includes new, practically orientated adaptive control algorithms as well as the control of various chemical plants such as distillation columns, chemical reactors, drying and bleaching plants, plastic extruders and wastewater neutralization plants. Contains 34 papers.

Predictive Control in Process Engineering

Predictive Control in Process Engineering
Author: Robert Haber
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 598
Release: 2012-09-19
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3527636250

Describing the principles and applications of single input, single output and multivariable predictive control in a simple and lively manner, this practical book discusses topics such as the handling of on-off control, nonlinearities and numerical problems. It gives guidelines and methods for reducing the computational demand for real-time applications. With its many examples and several case studies (incl. injection molding machine and waste water treatment) and industrial applications (stripping column, distillation column, furnace) this is invaluable reading for students and engineers who would wish to understand and apply predictive control in a wide variety of process engineering application areas.

Advanced Information Processing in Automatic Control (AIPAC'89)

Advanced Information Processing in Automatic Control (AIPAC'89)
Author: R. Husson
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 573
Release: 2014-05-23
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1483294269

Information Processing is a key area of research and development and the symposium presented state-of-the-art reports on some of the areas which are of relevance in automatic control: fault diagnosis and system reliability. Papers also covered the role of expert systems and other knowledge based systems, which are needed, to cope with the vast quantities of data generated by large scale systems. This volume should be considered essential reading for anyone involved in this rapidly developing area.

Reliability of Instrumentation Systems for Safeguarding & Control

Reliability of Instrumentation Systems for Safeguarding & Control
Author: L. Boullart
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 191
Release: 2014-05-23
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1483298345

Presents and discusses the various reliability aspects of modern instrumentation systems for industrial processes, with special emphasis given to the influence of human behaviour on systems reliability. Subject areas covered include: the mathematical tools available to assess the reliability of instrumentation systems, their applications and limitations; the way in which theory is put into practice during the design of equipment; the quality control aspects of both hardware and software, and the availability of integrated systems in the field as compared with the design criteria. Actual data, test criteria and maintenance strategies are also included.

Automatic Control in Aerospace 1989

Automatic Control in Aerospace 1989
Author: T. Nishimura
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 299
Release: 2014-05-23
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1483298981

The papers presented at the Symposium covered the areas in aerospace technology where automatic control plays a vital role. These included navigation and guidance, space robotics, flight management systems and satellite orbital control systems. The information provided reflects the recent developments and technical advances in the application of automatic control in space technology.

Information Control Problems in Manufacturing Technology 1989

Information Control Problems in Manufacturing Technology 1989
Author: E.A. Puente
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 711
Release: 2014-06-28
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1483298833

The Symposium presented and discussed the latest research on new theories and advanced applications of automatic systems, which are developed for manufacturing technology or are applicable to advanced manufacturing systems. The topics included computer integrated manufacturing, simulation and the increasingly important areas of artificial intelligence and expert systems, and applied them to the broad spectrum of problems that the modern manufacturing engineer is likely to encounter in the design and application of increasingly complex automatic systems.