The 1997 Jubilee Research Event
The 1997 Jubilee Research Event

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Publisher:

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 692

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This showpiece of IChemE's 75th anniversary celebrations allows young researchers to show their work to a critical international audience.

Catalyst Deactivation 1997
Catalyst Deactivation 1997

Author: G.A. Fuentes

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 1997-09-12

Total Pages: 711

ISBN-13: 008052866X

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Catalyst Deactivation 1997 focused on 9 key topical areas: carbon deposition and coke formation, chemicals, environmental catalysis, modeling, petroleum processing, poisoning, syngas conversion, techniques, and thermal degradation. All of these areas were well represented at the meeting; moreover, several review articles were presented that provide perspectives on new research and development thrusts. The proceedings of the meeting are organized with six review and award articles at the front of the volume followed by topical articles a keynote, 5-6 oral, and 2-3 poster papers. A list of authors is provided at the end of the book. It should be emphasized that all of the papers were ranked and reviewed by members of the Scientific Committee.

Robust Nonlinear Control of Industrial Evaporation Systems
Robust Nonlinear Control of Industrial Evaporation Systems

Author: L. C. To

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 342

ISBN-13: 9789810236144

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Nonlinearities exist in all process control systems. The use of linear control techniques is valid only in a narrow region of operation. Nonlinear control is central to future industrial development. In this book, multivariable nonlinear control techniques based on differential geometry are considered in a pragmatic manner. The book provides a simplified and systematic approach to geometric nonlinear control theory. A case study of an industrial evaporator is used as an example throughout the entire book. Various other examples are also used throughout the text to illustrate the theory. The book successfully demonstrates the superiority and simplicity of the class of controllers studied through simulations and actual plant implementations. The simulations were done using the symbolic computation package MAPLE. Discussions are given on the application of symbolic computation in process engineering. This book is aimed at industrial practitioners and postgraduates in engineering, and will be particularly valuable to practicing engineers who find the theory books on control somewhat heavy going. The insights provided in the book will encourage more industrial implementations of nonlinear controllers, and thereby help to bridge the widening gap between control theory and industrial practice.