Process Control: A First Course with MATLAB
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Process Control: A First Course with MATLAB (Cambridge Series in Chemical Engineering)
Process Control: A First Course with MATLAB (Cambridge Series in Chemical Engineering)
By Pao C. Chau
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Number Of Pages: 328
Publication Date: 2002-08-26
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0521807603
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780521807609
Binding: Hardcover
Process Control covers the most essential aspects of process control suitable for a one-semester introductory course. While classical techniques are discussed, Chau also covers 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. Each chapter concludes with problem sets, to which hints or solutions are provided. The support website provides excellent support in the way of MATLAB outputs of text examples and MATLAB sessions, references, and supplementary notes.
Summary: Excellent Introductory Process Controls Book
Rating: 5
This is an excellent book not only for new students to process control but also for the experienced practitioner in need of a handy basics reference book.
I am a controls engineer with 9 years of experience in designing advanced control and optimization strategies for the chemical industry. I have several excellent texts on chemical process control (Marlin, Luyben, Stephanopoulos, Camacho, Ogunnaike etc.) and I must say that this book is a welcome addition to my collection.
Prof Chau adopts an informal conversational style of writing that immediately puts one at ease. The practice problems are relevant and useful hints for their solution are provided in the book itself. I especially like the approach of using MATLAB to accomplish the drudgery of, for e.g., frequency response plots or state space solutions.
A great book for its price and one that should be on your shelf!
Summary: From an Industrial Practitioner of Process Measurement & Control
Rating: 5
A excellent and readable text for professionals looking for a brief reference on Process Control, who also want to learn to use Matlab, one of the most powerful engineering tools available for Process Control.
Each chapter concludes with problem sets, to which hints or solutions are provided. Despite the reliance on Matlab, theory and analysis of Process Control are well presented.
I have been working for more than 16 years as an Instrumentation, Automation, and Process Safety and Control Engineer for the Oil & Gas Industry, and I found this book to be very useful to learn how to use Matlab to help me solve day to day issues on my job.
Newcomers and students will also find this book useful it their area of interest is Process Control.
Summary: Excellent Choice for introductory Process Control
Rating: 5
This book contains crucial, basic informations in understanding process control. With the Matlab supplement sections, this book will describe the necessary points in the book. Pao Chau, with his great wisdom, creates this book for undergraduate senior courses, or intro for graduate courses.
Summary: I love this book
Rating: 5
“Controls” is undoubtedly a very difficult subject for newcomers/beginners but Pao Chau knows well the roadblocks to learning and understanding and bypasses them by getting to the heart of the core, crucial matter without dismissing any vital points. This book is actually a lot easier reading than initially expected, and is presented in such a way as to lead to continual reinforcement of previous material while smoothly progressing to the next topic. It is not verbose and packs a wealth of information in lean, efficient chapters. If you are taking an introductory Process Controls class or simply need a review this is probably the best book out there for you!
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