Pneumatic and Hydraulic Components and Instruments in Automatic Control

Pneumatic and Hydraulic Components and Instruments in Automatic Control
Author: H. J. Leskiewicz
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 291
Release: 2014-05-23
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1483155315

Pneumatic and Hydraulic Components and Instruments in Automatic Control covers the proceedings of the International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC) Symposium. The book reviews papers that tackle topics relating to the use of pneumatic and hydraulic equipment in automatic control. This text discusses topics such as dynamic behavior analysis of pneumatic components by numerical techniques and application of bond graphs to the digital simulation of a two-stage relief valve dynamic behavior. Topics including mathematical modeling of cavitation in hydraulic pumps; pro and contra electro-fluid analogies in digital simulation of fluid circuits; and improvement in accuracy of pneumatic delay are covered as well. This book will be of great use to researchers and professionals whose work involves the designing of automatic control systems.

Trends in Control and Measurement Education

Trends in Control and Measurement Education
Author: D.P. Atherton
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2014-06-28
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1483298965

This volume is the published Proceedings of selected papers from the IFAC Symposium, Swansea, 11-13 July 1988, where a forum was provided for discussion of the latest advances and techniques in the education of control and instrument engineers. Seven major topics were covered to aid lecturers in understanding, developing and presenting systems engineering - control and measurement - as a subject to undergraduate and postgraduate students. The teaching of real-time computer control as a topic and laboratory experiments for both continuous and discrete systems were discussed, as was process control, with the emphasis on providing the student with engineering experience by using scaled-down equipment which would teach practical skills. Included in the Proceedings are papers on measurement and instrumentation, an area felt to be neglected within academic instruction. The development of software tools for systems design within systems engineering was included, as was the exchange of teaching packages and methods between academics, and the education curriculum of systems engineering within developing countries. These Proceedings will prove to be a useful up-to-date guide and reference source for all lecturers and professors involved in curriculum development and the teaching of control and measurement in systems engineering.

Dynamics and Control of Chemical Reactors and Distillation Columns

Dynamics and Control of Chemical Reactors and Distillation Columns
Author: C. McGreavy
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 343
Release: 2014-05-23
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1483298906

Presents the latest results of both academic and industrial research in the control, modelling and dynamics of two of the most fundamental constituents of all chemical engineering plant. Includes contributions on fixed-bed, gas-phase and tubular reactors, thermal cracking furnaces and distillation columns, related to applications in all major areas of chemical engineering, including petrochemicals and bulk chemical manufacture. Contains 51 papers.

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.

Simulation of Control Systems

Simulation of Control Systems
Author: F. Breitenecker
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 475
Release: 2014-06-28
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 148329899X

This volume investigates simulation and computer-aided control system designs. The book covers the use of models and program packages, their theoretical aspects and practical applications, and uses illustrative case studies to give a comprehensive view of this fast developing science.

Computer Aided Design in Control Systems 1988

Computer Aided Design in Control Systems 1988
Author: Zhen-Yu Chen
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 489
Release: 2017-05-03
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1483298795

This volume contains 73 papers, presenting the state of the art in computer-aided design in control systems (CADCS). The latest information and exchange of ideas presented at the Symposium illustrates the development of computer-aided design science and technology within control systems. The Proceedings contain six plenary papers and six special invited papers, and the remainder are divided into five themes: CADCS packages; CADCS software and hardware; systems design methods; CADCS expert systems; CADCS applications, with finally a discussion on CADCS in education and research.

Distributed Computer Control Systems 1986

Distributed Computer Control Systems 1986
Author: K.D. Muller
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2014-05-23
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1483298574

This seventh IFAC workshop on distributed control systems (DCCS) discusses the ideas of real-time synchronization and data consistency in industry, with emphasis on the Manufacturing Automation Protocol (MAP). The volume also debates the gulf between the computer scientist's approach to language and the needs of the application programmer. In addition to treating relevant topics, each session has an introductory paper and a panel discussion, to give a complete picture of the progress and research in this computer field today.

Control, Computers, Communications in Transportation

Control, Computers, Communications in Transportation
Author: J.-P. Perrin
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 299
Release: 2014-06-28
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1483299015

This volume investigates developments and future trends in transportation research and what effects they will have on society. The coverage is broad; including road (urban and motorway), rail and air-traffic control. The sections deal with safety aspects, modelling and simulation, the use of sensors and image processing. The final section covers the development and implementation of new route guidance systems. This up-to-date information will be of use to transport engineers, urban planners, operations research and systems scientists.

Artificial Intelligence in Real-Time Control 1989

Artificial Intelligence in Real-Time Control 1989
Author: Hua-Tian Li
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 127
Release: 2014-07-04
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1483298337

Papers presented at the workshop are representative of the state-of-the art of artificial intelligence in real-time control. The issues covered included the use of AI methods in the design, implementation, testing, maintenance and operation of real-time control systems. While the focus was on the fundamental aspects of the methodologies and technologies, there were some applications papers which helped to put emerging theories into perspective. The four main subjects were architectural issues; knowledge - acquisition and learning; techniques; and scheduling, monitoring and management.