In recent years, researchers have explored the application of Reinforcement Learning (RL)
and Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) to the control of complex nonlinear and time varying …

Most industrial processes exhibit inherent nonlinear characteristics. Hence, classical control
strategies which use linearized models are not effective in achieving optimal control. In this …

This paper is an effort towards developing an online learning algorithm to find the optimal
control solution for continuous-time (CT) systems subject to input constraints. The proposed …

In this paper, the design of a complete instrumentation system to detect different types of milk
adulteration has been reported. A simple to use indicator type readout device is reported …

Batch processes have attracted extensive attention as a crucial manufacturing way in
modern industries. Although they are well equipped with control devices, batch processes …

An optimal control model on temperature control for quality of perishable foods is presented
in this paper, in which the quality deteriorates according to the first-order reaction and the …

Cradle is a device that is used to put babies to sleep. Cradle has a side-to-side rocking
motion that eases the baby and put it to sleep. It takes lot of efforts from parent to physically …

abstract Autoclave thermal process is an important sterilisation procedure in the food
canning industry. The performance of sterilisation is determined by the heating temperature …

The thermal processing of canned food is the most important step in the canning procedure.
Retort operating procedures must ensure that uniform processing temperature is achieved …

A polyimide substrate based microfluidic chip with thousands of comb‐shaped
microelectrodes has been designed, fabricated, and tested for sterilization of bacteria by …