Nonlinear Process Control

This book is intended for researchers in process control and applied mathematics. It can also serve as a textbook for graduate students interested in nonlinear control theory.After discussing the basic design method of Model Reference Nonlinear Controller (MRNC), the book deals with the incorporation of explicit integral and derivative actions in the control law. Extension of the method to systems with relative order two and higher is provided. The design of series cascade MRNC systems and parallel cascade MRNC systems are given.Extensions of MRNC for systems with significant measurement dynamics or actuator dynamics are made. The design method of MRNC for systems with delay in measurement or in actuator is provided.Simulation studies on several nonlinear processes prove the effectiveness of the MRNC.