This paper proposes an efficient nonlinear predictive controller (NMPC) for application to a
power plant drum-boiler. The control objectives are to maintain the water and pressure …

This chapter provides a very brief introduction to many areas in nonlinear systems theory
and includes some of the basic mathematical modelling results that are needed later …

This chapter introduces the most popular modern control paradigm, namely model predictive
control. The introduction includes a historical perspective on predictive control and …

The model predictive control problem is again considered but in this chapter, the linear
subsystem models are represented by the state-equations. This is the most popular …

ABSTRACTDespite the good properties that the Nonlinear Quadratic Gaussian Predictive
Control (NLQGPC) technique offers such as the low computational burden and the high …

The synthesis and design of controllers and estimators for industrial systems is considered,
assuming system models are represented in transfer-function or polynomial form. Most of the …

A ducted fan has been constructed at California Institute of Technology, in order to provide
anexperimental test-bed for research and development of different control techniques …