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Workers' Control

Workers' Control

This book first published in 1973 sets out the reason why workers’ control is the necessary alternative to the present system. It describes the struggle of the workers through their organizations to achieve a greater control over their lives; and it discusses the practical steps which need to be taken to achieve complete workers’ control. Practicality is the keynote of this book which starts from the reality of the 1970’s and progresses towards the essence of socialism – workers’ control. | Workers' Control

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Control Engineering Theory and Applications

Control Engineering Theory and Applications

The book provides general knowledge of automatic control engineering and its applications. Providing an overview of control theory and systems the chapters introduce transfer functions modeling of control systems automatic control systems block diagrams and signal flow graphs. While control system analysis and design are accompanied by root-locus methods and frequency response analyses distributed control systems nonlinarity in control systems including Z-transformation are also presented. With straightforward demonstrations examples and multiple-choice questions this book can be used as a reference textbook for electrical and electronics engineering computer control engineering automation engineering mechatronics engineering mechanics robotics AI control systems hydraulics process engineering safety control engineering aeronautical and aerospace engineering auto-pilot system decision-making system and stock exchange and will be suitable for majors non-majors and experts in the field of science and technology. | Control Engineering Theory and Applications

GBP 44.99
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Introduction to Feedback Control Theory

Introduction to Feedback Control Theory

There are many feedback control books out there but none of them capture the essence of robust control as well as Introduction to Feedback Control Theory. Written by Hitay Özbay one of the top researchers in robust control in the world this book fills the gap between introductory feedback control texts and advanced robust control texts. Introduction to Feedback Control Theory covers basic concepts such as dynamical systems modeling performance objectives the Routh-Hurwitz test root locus Nyquist criterion and lead-lag controllers. It introduces more advanced topics including Kharitanov's stability test basic loopshaping stability robustness sensitivity minimization time delay systems H-infinity control and parameterization of all stabilizing controllers for single input single output stable plants. This range of topics gives students insight into the key issues involved in designing a controller. Occupying and important place in the field of control theory Introduction to Feedback Control Theory covers the basics of robust control and incorporates new techniques for time delay systems as well as classical and modern control. Students can use this as a text for building a foundation of knowledge and as a reference for advanced information and up-to-date techniques

GBP 59.99
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High-Speed Precision Motion Control

High-Speed Precision Motion Control

Edited by Takashi Yamaguchi Mitsuo Hirate and Chee Khiang Pang with contributions from pioneers known for their ground-breaking work High-Speed Precision Motion Control discusses high-precision and fast servo controls in hard disk drives (HDDs). The chapter authors describe the control technologies they’ve developed most of which have already been successfully applied to mass production of HDDs. As the proposed methodologies have been verified on commercial HDDs at the very least these advanced control technologies can also be readily applied to precision motion control of other mechatronic systems e. g. scanners micro-positioners photocopiers atomic force microscopes (AFMs) etc. Each self-contained chapter progresses from concept to technique and presents application examples in automotive aerospace aeronautical and manufacturing engineering. The control technologies are categorized into high-speed servo control precision control and environment-friendly control making it easy to find an appropriate control technology according to their domain of application. The book also makes MATLAB®/SIMULINK® codes for benchmark problems available for download. The control technologies described range from fundamental classical control theories to advanced topics such as multi-rate control. The content contains a healthy balance between materials from the contributor’s research works and that in the wider literature. The resulting resource empowers engineers and managers with the knowledge and know-how to make important decisions and policies.

GBP 74.99
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Engineering Noise Control

Engineering Noise Control

This classic and authoritative textbook contains material that is not over-simplified and can be used to solve real-world noise control engineering problems. It covers the principles with practical application of current noise control technology. Topics new or revised from the 5th edition include: beating; addition and subtraction of noise levels; combining multi-path noise level reductions; hearing damage assessment and protection; speech intelligibility; noise weighting curves; instrumentation including MEMS IEPE and TEDS sensors; noise source types including transportation noise and equipment noise estimations; outdoor sound propagation including noise barriers meteorological effects and sloping ground effects; sound in rooms muffling devices including 4-pole analysis self noise and pressure drop calculations; sound transmission through single double and triple partitions; vibration measurement and control finite element analysis; boundary element methods; and statistical energy analysis. Covers all aspects of industrial and environmental noise control Core advanced undergraduate and graduate textbook; and reference text for acoustic consultants and engineers Practical applications demonstrate the theoretical concepts A wide range of example problems and solutions that are linked to noise control practice are available for download from www. causalsystems. com. | Engineering Noise Control

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Air Pollution Control Technology Handbook

Air Pollution Control Technology Handbook

A detailed reference for the practicing engineer Air Pollution Control Technology Handbook Second Edition focuses on air pollution control systems and outlines the basic process engineering and cost estimation required for its design. Written by seasoned experts in the field this book offers a fundamental understanding of the factors resulting in air pollution and covers the techniques and equations used for air pollution control. Anyone with an engineering or science background can effectively select techniques for control review alternative design methods and equipment proposals from vendors and initiate cost studies of control equipment using this book. This second edition of a bestseller includes new methods for designing control equipment enhanced material on air pollution science updates on major advances in the field and explains the importance of a strategy for identifying the most cost-effective design. The book also covers: New legislation and updates on air regulation New advances in process integration design techniques The atmospheric and health effects of air pollution Air Pollution Control Technology Handbook Second Edition helps combat the solution problem with extensive coverage of air pollution control processes. Fully updated with new legislation air regulations and extensive reviews of the design of control equipment this book serves as an ideal reference for industry professionals or anyone with an engineering or science background needing a basic introduction to air pollution control equipment design.

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Management Control Theory

Management Control Theory

First published in 1998 this volume of readings provides an overview of the development of the study of Management Control theory over the past 35 years. The period encompasses the publication of a major and seminal text by Anthony and Dearden in 1965 which acted as a touchstone in defining the range and scope of management control systems. This laid management control’s foundations in accounting-based mechanisms of control an element which has been seen as both a strength and a constraint. A good deal of work has followed providing both a development of the tradition as well as a critique. In this volume we attempt to provide a range of readings which will illustrate the variety of possibilities that are available to researchers scholars and practitioners in the area. The readings illustrate the view that sees control as goal directed and integrative. They go on to explore the idea of control as adaption consider its relationship with social structure and survey the effects of the interplay between the organisation and the environment. The essays included are not intended to lead the reader through a well-ordered argument which concludes with a well reasoned view of how management control should be. Instead it seeks to illustrate the many questions which have been posed but not answered and to open up agendas for future research.

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HVAC Control Systems Modelling Analysis and Design

HVAC Control Systems Modelling Analysis and Design

This important new book bridges the gap between works on classical control and process control and those dealing with HVAC control at a more elementary level which generally adopt a qualitative and descriptive control. Both advanced level students and specialist practitioners will welcome the in-depth analytical treatment of the subject presented in this volume. Of particular significance are the current developments in adaptive control robust control artificial neural networks and fuzzy logic systems all of which are given a thorough analytical treatment in the book. First book to provide an analytical treatment of subjectCovers all new developments in HVAC control systemsLooks at systems both in the UK and abroad | HVAC Control Systems Modelling Analysis and Design

GBP 48.99
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Plant Pathogenesis and Disease Control

Plant Pathogenesis and Disease Control

Environmental pollution resulting from widespread pesticide application has become a serious worldwide problem. Plant Pathogenesis and Disease Control is an important new reference that addresses this problem by exploring the biochemical and molecular mechanisms of plant pathogenesis and emphasizing the use of pest control agents rather than pesticides for plant disease control. Topics examined include pathogenicity the resistance of plants against pathogens the offensive and defensive struggle between hosts and parasites methods for using natural defense mechanisms to develop environmentally sound disease control agents and the use of modern biotechnology for plant disease control. The book will be an essential reference for phytopathologists plant biochemists pesticide chemists mycologists plant cell technologists and agricultural researchers.

GBP 59.99
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CIBSE Guide H: Building Control Systems

CIBSE Guide H: Building Control Systems

'Building Control Systems' provides the building services engineer with a comprehensive understanding of modern control systems and relevant information technology. This will ensure that the best form of control systems for the building is specified and that proper provision is made for its installation commissioning operation and maintenance. Beginning with an overview of the benefits of the modern building control system the authors describe the different controls and their applications and include advice on their set-up and tuning for stable operation. There are chapters on the practical design of control systems how to work from the hardware components and their inclusion in networks through to control strategies in Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems and whole buildings. The relationship between Building Management Systems (BMS) and information technology systems is discussed and the building procurement process and the importance of considering control requirements at an early stage in the design process | CIBSE Guide H: Building Control Systems

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Practical Design Control Implementation for Medical Devices

Practical Design Control Implementation for Medical Devices

Bringing together the concepts of design control and reliability engineering this book is a must for medical device manufacturers. It helps them meet the challenge of designing and developing products that meet or exceed customer expectations and also meet regulatory requirements. Part One covers motivation for design control and validation design control requirements process validation and design transfer quality system for design control and measuring design control program effectiveness. Part Two discusses risk analysis and FMEA designing-in reliability reliability and design verification and reliability and design validation. | Practical Design Control Implementation for Medical Devices

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Spark Ignition Engine Modeling and Control System Design A Guide to Model-in-the-Loop Hierarchical Control Methodology

Spark Ignition Engine Modeling and Control System Design A Guide to Model-in-the-Loop Hierarchical Control Methodology

This book presents a step-by-step guide to the engine control system design providing case studies and a thorough analysis of the modeling process using machine learning and model predictive control (MPC). Covering advanced processes alongside the theoretical foundation MPC enables engineers to improve performance in both hybrid and non-hybrid vehicles. Control system improvement is one of the major priorities for engineers seeking to enhance an engine. Often possible on a low budget substantial improvements can be made by applying cutting-edge methods such as artificial intelligence when modeling engine control system designs and using MPC. This book presents approaches to control system improvement at mid low and high levels of control. Beginning with the model-in-the-loop hierarchical control design of ported fuel injection SI engines this book focuses on optimal control of both transient and steady state and also discusses hardware-in-the-loop. The chapter on low-level control discusses adaptive MPC and adaptive variable functioning as well as designing a fuel injection feed-forward controller. At mid-level control engine calibration maps are discussed with consideration of constraints such as limits on pollutant emissions. Finally the high-level control methodology is discussed in detail in relation to transient torque control of SI engines. This comprehensive yet clear guide to control system improvement is an essential read for any engineer working in automotive engineering and engine control system design. | Spark Ignition Engine Modeling and Control System Design A Guide to Model-in-the-Loop Hierarchical Control Methodology

GBP 68.99
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Engineering Documentation Control Practices & Procedures

Engineering Documentation Control Practices & Procedures

Discusses the requirements for establishing maintaining and revitalizing an efficient engineering documentation control system for use by technical and manufacturing personnel in private industry. The book stresses simplicity and common sense in the development and implementation of all control practices procedures and forms. A list of effective interchangeability rules a glossary of essential engineering documentation terms and an extensive bibliography of key literature sources are provided. ;This work is intended for mechanical computer design manufacturing and civil engineers; program purchasing and documentation and production control managers; and upper-level undergraduate graduate and continuing-education students in these fields. | Engineering Documentation Control Practices & Procedures

GBP 59.99
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Design of Optimal Feedback for Structural Control

Design of Optimal Feedback for Structural Control

Structural control is an approach aimed at the suppressing unwanted dynamic phenomena in civil structures. It proposes the use of methods and tools from control theory for the analysis and manipulation of a structure’s dynamic behavior with emphasis on suppression of seismic and wind responses. This book addresses problems in optimal structural control. Its goal is to provide solutions and techniques for these problems by using optimal control theory. Thus it deals with the solution of optimal control design problems related to passive and semi-active controlled structures. The formulated problems consider constraints and excitations which are common in structural control. Optimal control theory is used in order to solve these problems in a rigorous manner. Even though there are many works in this field none comprise optimization techniques with firm theoretical background that address the solution of passive and semi-active structural control design problems. The book begins with a discussion on models which are commonly used for civil structures and control actuators. Modern theoretical notions such as dissipativity and passivity of dynamic systems are discussed in context of the addressed problems. Optimal control theory and suitable successive methods are reviewed. Novel solutions for optimal passive and semi-active control design problems are derived based on firm theoretical foundations. These results are verified by numerical simulations of typical civil structures which are subjected to different types of dynamic excitations. | Design of Optimal Feedback for Structural Control

GBP 52.99
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Brain and Cognitive Intelligence Control in Robotics

Brain and Cognitive Intelligence Control in Robotics

The aim of the book is to introduce the state-of-the-art technologies in the field of brain and cognitive intelligence used in robotics control particularly on studying how the brain learns and controls complex motor skills and how to replicate these in robots. This will be the first book that systematically and thoroughly deals with the above topics. Advances made in the past decades are described. Interesting topics such as human-robot interactions neurorobotics biomechanics in robotic control robot vision force control and control and coordination of humanoid robots are covered. | Brain and Cognitive Intelligence Control in Robotics

GBP 48.99
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AC Motor Control and Electrical Vehicle Applications

AC Motor Control and Electrical Vehicle Applications

AC Motor Control and Electrical Vehicle Applications provides a guide to the control of AC motors with a focus on its application to electric vehicles (EV). It describes the rotating magnetic flux based on which dynamic equations are derived. The text not only deals with the induction motor but covers the permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSM). Additionally the control issues are discussed by taking into account the limitations of voltage and current. The latest edition includes more experimental data and expands upon the topics of inverter pulse width modulation methods loss minimizing control and vehicle dynamics. Various EV motor design issues are also reviewed while comparing typical types of PMSMs. FeaturesConsiders complete dynamic modeling of induction and PMSM in the rotating frame. Provides various field-oriented controls while covering advanced topics in PMSM high speed control loss minimizing control and sensorless control. Covers inverter sensors vehicle dynamics driving cycles etc. not just motor control itself. Offers a comparison between BLDC surface PMSM and interior PMSM. Discusses how the motor produces torque and is controlled based on consistent mathematical treatments.

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Control for Aluminum Production and Other Processing Industries

Control for Aluminum Production and Other Processing Industries

An uncomfortable observation in the Shift Logs and Process Control records of most aluminum smelting plants is that process control failures large and small happen every day. Although only a small fraction of these failures give rise to catastrophic events the difference between a disaster we read about and a failure which although expensive has no irreversible consequences is only chance. Control for Aluminum Production and Other Processing Industries exemplifies new control thinking fused with an understanding of process variability and how to diagnose abnormalities and their causes in aluminum production plants. Many real life examples in the book demonstrate the importance of human behavior and a scientific questioning approach in the control of a technologically complex process. Written from the perspective of production staff and management the book also gives readers a view into the human aspects of accidents and their analogy with failures in control of production. Production plants regularly experience more control failures than successes and staff must continuously strive to establish stability and control of their process. Through on-the-job experiences of the authors and their industry colleagues the control experiences described in this book provide readers with a foundation for building their own robust control rationale and a framework for avoidance of plant control problems.

GBP 74.99
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Soil Fertility Evaluation and Control

Soil Fertility Evaluation and Control

Soil Fertility Evaluation and Control presents the theoretical background for practical applications of scientific work on soil fertility. The book emphasizes the use of response curves as the basic biological standard for both evaluation and control and it discusses soil testing and plant analysis as secondary standards. The principal applications covered include fertilizer requirements fertilizer evaluation residual effects fertilizer placement liming and economics of fertilization. Environmental aspects of plant nutrients and soil nutrient supplies as they pertain to crop production are also addressed. Most of the information in Soil Fertility Evaluation and Control is drawn from world literature which makes it a valuable reference for soil scientists agronomists agriculturalists foresters and others interested in the evaluation and control of soil fertility.

GBP 56.99
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Attribute-Based Encryption and Access Control

Attribute-Based Encryption and Access Control

This book covers a broader scope of Attribute-Based Encryption (ABE) from the background knowledge to specific constructions theoretic proofs and applications. The goal is to provide in-depth knowledge usable for college students and researchers who want to have a comprehensive understanding of ABE schemes and novel ABE-enabled research and applications. The specific focus is to present the development of using new ABE features such as group-based access ID-based revocation and attributes management functions such as delegation federation and interoperability. These new capabilities can build a new ABE-based Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) solution that can incorporate data access policies and control into ciphertext. This book is also ideal for IT companies to provide them with the most recent technologies and research on how to implement data access control models for mobile and data-centric applications where data access control does not need to rely on a fixed access control infrastructure. It’s also of interested to those working in security to enable them to have the most recent developments in data access control such as ICN and Blockchain technologies. FeaturesCovers cryptographic background knowledge for ABE and ABACFeatures various ABE constructions to achieve integrated access control capabilitiesOffers a comprehensive coverage of ABE-based ABACProvides ABE applications with real-world examplesAdvances the ABE research to support new mobile and data-centric applications | Attribute-Based Encryption and Access Control

GBP 44.99
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Industrial Process Control Systems Second Edition

Industrial Process Control Systems Second Edition

This book provides a basic approach to understanding and effectively applying industrial process control based on the systems concept. It provides an overview of an operating system then divides it into sections for individual discussion. It covers topics including the operating system process control pressure systems thermal systems and level determining systems. It also addresses flow process systems analytical process systems microprocessor systems automated processes and robotic systems. | Industrial Process Control Systems Second Edition

GBP 69.99
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Spacecraft Modeling Attitude Determination and Control Quaternion-Based Approach

Spacecraft Modeling Attitude Determination and Control Quaternion-Based Approach

This book discusses all spacecraft attitude control-related topics: spacecraft (including attitude measurements actuator and disturbance torques) modeling spacecraft attitude determination and estimation and spacecraft attitude controls. Unlike other books addressing these topics this book focuses on quaternion-based methods because of its many merits. The book lays a brief but necessary background on rotation sequence representations and frequently used reference frames that form the foundation of spacecraft attitude description. It then discusses the fundamentals of attitude determination using vector measurements various efficient (including very recently developed) attitude determination algorithms and the instruments and methods of popular vector measurements. With available attitude measurements attitude control designs for inertial point and nadir pointing are presented in terms of required torques which are independent of actuators in use. Given the required control torques some actuators are not able to generate the accurate control torques therefore spacecraft attitude control design methods with achievable torques for these actuators (for example magnetic torque bars and control moment gyros) are provided. Some rigorous controllability results are provided. The book also includes attitude control in some special maneuvers such as orbital-raising docking and rendezvous that are normally not discussed in similar books. Almost all design methods are based on state-spaced modern control approaches such as linear quadratic optimal control robust pole assignment control model predictive control and gain scheduling control. Applications of these methods to spacecraft attitude control problems are provided. Appendices are provided for readers who are not familiar with these topics. | Spacecraft Modeling Attitude Determination and Control Quaternion-Based Approach

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DSP-Based Electromechanical Motion Control

DSP-Based Electromechanical Motion Control

Although the programming and use of a Digital Signal Processor (DSP) may not be the most complex process utilizing DSPs in applications such as motor control can be extremely challenging for the first-time user. DSP-Based Electromechanical Motion Control provides a general application guide for students and engineers who want to implement DSP-based motion control systems in products and industrial systems. This overview explains the benefits of integrating DSP into motion control detailing the degree of freedom provided by a a DSP for the development of constructive computationally extensive algorithms. The authors explain how the use of these advanced algorithms can drastically increase the performance and efficiency of an electromechanical system. Chapters are supported by laboratory exercises enabling you to immediately apply the information to practical scenarios. Following an extensive analysis of the LF2407 DSP processor the book presents numerous real-world applications demonstrating current use and inspiring future development.

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Optimal Networked Control Systems with MATLAB

Optimal Networked Control Systems with MATLAB

Optimal Networked Control Systems with MATLAB® discusses optimal controller design in discrete time for networked control systems (NCS). The authors apply several powerful modern control techniques in discrete time to the design of intelligent controllers for such NCS. Detailed derivations rigorous stability proofs computer simulation examples and downloadable MATLAB® codes are included for each case. The book begins by providing background on NCS networked imperfections dynamical systems stability theory and stochastic optimal adaptive controllers in discrete time for linear and nonlinear systems. It lays the foundation for reinforcement learning-based optimal adaptive controller use for finite and infinite horizons. The text then:Introduces quantization effects for linear and nonlinear NCS describing the design of stochastic adaptive controllers for a class of linear and nonlinear systemsPresents two-player zero-sum game-theoretic formulation for linear systems in input–output form enclosed by a communication networkAddresses the stochastic optimal control of nonlinear NCS by using neuro dynamic programmingExplores stochastic optimal design for nonlinear two-player zero-sum games under communication constraintsTreats an event-sampled distributed NCS to minimize transmission of state and control signals within the feedback loop via the communication networkCovers distributed joint optimal network scheduling and control design for wireless NCS as well as the effect of network protocols on the wireless NCS controller designAn ideal reference for graduate students university researchers and practicing engineers Optimal Networked Control Systems with MATLAB® instills a solid understanding of neural network controllers and how to build them.

GBP 66.99
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