Methods of Model Based Process Control

Towards a Process Modeling Methodology.- Numerical Methods for the Simulation of Differential-Algebraic Process Models.- Process Identification Techniques.- Input-Output Modeling for Process Control.- Frequency Domain Methods for Analysis and Design-I. ?-Infinity Methods and Robust Control.- Frequency Domain Methods for Analysis and Design- II. Input-Output Controllability Analysis of SISO Systems.- Mp Tuning and Synthesis.- Robust Control of Linear Time-Varying Systems with Constraints.- New Results on Robust Controller Design for Chemical Processes.- Analysis and Synthesis Methods for Robust Model Predictive Control.- Attainable Performance in LQG Control.- State Space Interpretation of Model Predictive Control.- Topics in Model Predictive Control.- Nonlinear Moving Horizon State Estimation.- Optimization in Model Predictive Control.- Internal Model Predictive Control.- Adaptive Model Predictive Control.- Control of Batch Reactors: A Review.- Real-time Optimization and MultivariableControl of Polymer Reactors.- Control of Nonlinear Systems Using Input-Output Information.- A Stability Analysis of Nonlinear Model Predictive Control.- The Design of Nonlinear Predictive Controllers: Application to a Drug Infusion System.- Nonlinear Model Predictive Control Using Neural Net Plant Models.- An Industrial Perspective on the Evolution of Control Technology.- Modular Multivariable Controlof the Shell Heavy Oil Fractionator.- An Industrial Implementation of a Model Based Control Strategy.- Model Predictive Control of a Gas-Oil-Water Separator Train.- Integrating Information, Management and Control in Process Industries.- Fuzzy Control- an Alternative to Model Based Control.- Self Learning Model Based Fuzzy Controller.- Fuzzy Control of Distillation Columns With and Without Side Streams.- Appendices.- I. Titles of poster presentations.- II. Some views by the contributors about the discussed issues and research directions.- III. Summary of the Control Research Presented at the Institute: A Cartoon Representation (by B.W. Bequette).- IV. Keeping with the Tradition:' special Awards' of the Meeting (by B.W. Bequette).- V. List of Participants.- V. List of Participants.