This work summarizes theoretical and algorithmic basis of optimized probabilistic advising. It
has arisen within a series of targeted research projects supported European Commission …

This paper reviews the evolution of intelligent, distributed, microcontroller based machine
and process monitoring systems. It considers basic building blocks that support such …

In-line chemical analysis is one of the research areas to which more attention is being paid,
owing to the potential advantages over other types of analysis. This is especially remarkable …

Multivariate statistical methods namely, principal component analysis (PCA) and partial least
squares (PLS), which perform dimensionality reduction and regression, respectively, are …

This paper proposes strategies in normal-and reversed-phase liquid chromatography (NP-
HPLC or NPLC and RP-HPLC or RPLC), which were developed using three polysaccharide …

In this work we propose the implementation of a distributed system based on a Wireless
Sensor Network for the control of a chemical analysis system for fresh water. This …

This volume was born from the experience of the authors as researchers and educators,
which suggests that many students of data mining are handicapped in their research by the …

A computer system solution for integration of a distributed bioreactor monitoring and control
instrumentation on the laboratory scale is described. Bioreactors equipped with on-line …

A smart fully automated system is proposed for determination of thorium and uranium in a
wide concentration range, reaching environmental levels. The hyphenation of lab-on-valve …

The starting point of this chapter highlights the importance of both qualitative and
quantitative determination of starch in many foodstuffs, as well as rules and …