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. Additional ISBNs 9780521807609, 9780511643033, 9780511813665, 9781282389205, 9780511078019, 9780511076442Process Control: A First Course with MATLAB 1st Edition is written by Pao C. Chau and published by Cambridge University Press. ISBNs for Process Control are 9780511074905, 0511074905 and the print ISBNs are 9780521002554, 0521002559. Additional ISBNs include 9780521807609, 9780511643033, 9780511813665, 9781282389205, 9780511078019, 9780511076442.