Process Control: A First Course with MATLAB

An introductory 2002 textbook, Process Control covers the most essential aspects of process control suitable for a two-semester course.

While classical techniques are discussed, also included is a discussion of state space modeling and control, a modern control topic lacking in most introductory texts. MATLAB, a popular Engineering'software package, is employed as a powerful yet approachable computational tool. Text examples demonstrate how root locus, Bode plots, and time domain simulations can be integrated to tackle a control problem. Classical control and state space designs are compared. Despite the reliance on MATLAB, theory and analysis of process control are well-presented, creating a well-rounded pedagogical text.

Each chapter concludes with problem sets, to which hints or solutions are provided. A web site provides excellent support in the way of MATLAB outputs of text examples and MATLAB sessions, references, and supplementary notes. Students and professionals will find it a useful text and reference.

Book Details

• Author: Pao C. Chau
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• eBook ISBN: 9780511074905, 0511074905
• Print ISBN: 9780521002554, 0521002559
• Other ISBNs: 9780521807609, 9780511643033, 9780511813665, 9781282389205, 9780511078019, 9780511076442