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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

GBP 49.99
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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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Applied Optimal Control Optimization Estimation and Control

Applied Optimal Control Optimization Estimation and Control

This best-selling text focuses on the analysis and design of complicated dynamics systems. CHOICE called it a high-level concise book that could well be used as a reference by engineers applied mathematicians and undergraduates. The format is good the presentation clear the diagrams instructive the examples and problems helpful. References and a multiple-choice examination are included. | Applied Optimal Control Optimization Estimation and Control

GBP 180.00
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Control Engineering

Control Engineering

Since its inception the Tutorial Guides in Electronic Engineering series has met with great success among both instructors and students. Designed for first- and second-year undergraduate courses each text provides a concise list of objectives at the beginning of every chapter key definitions and formulas highlighted in margin notes and references to other texts in the series. With emphasis on the fundamental ideas and applications of modelling and design Control Engineering imparts a thorough understanding of the principles of feedback control. Simple but detailed design examples used throughout the book illustrate how various classical feedback control techniques can be employed for single-input single-output systems. Noting the interdisciplinary nature of control engineering the author makes the text equally relevant to students whose interests lie outside of electronics by concentrating on general systems characteristics rather than on specific implementations. The author assumes students are familiar with complex numbers phasors and elementary calculus and while a knowledge of simple linear differential equations would be useful this treatment has few other mathematical requirements. With its clear explanations copious illustrations well-chosen examples and end-of-chapter exercises Control Engineering forms an outstanding first-course textbook.

GBP 175.00
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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

GBP 54.99
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Advanced Control Systems Theory and Applications

Advanced Control Systems Theory and Applications

Advanced Control Systems: Theory and Applications provides an overview of advanced research lines in control systems as well as in design development and implementation methodologies for perspective control systems and their components in different areas of industrial and special applications. It consists of extended versions of the selected papers presented at the XXV International Conference on Automatic Control “Automatics 2018” (September 18-19 2018 Lviv Ukraine) which is the main Ukrainian Control Conference organized by Ukrainian Association on Automatic Control (National member organization of IFAC) and Lviv National University “Lvivska Politechnica”. More than 100 papers were presented at the conference with topics including: mathematical problems of control optimization and game theory; control and identification under uncertainty; automated control of technical technological and biotechnical objects; controlling the aerospace craft marine vessels and other moving objects; intelligent control and information processing; mechatronics and robotics; information measuring technologies in automation; automation and IT training of personnel; the Internet of things and the latest technologies. The book is divided into two main parts the first concerning theory (7 chapters) and the second concerning applications (7 chapters) of advanced control systems. The first part “Advances in Theoretical Research on Automatic Control” consists of theoretical research results which deal with descriptor control impulsive delay systems motion control in condition of conflict inverse dynamic models invariant relations in optimal control robust adaptive control bio-inspired algorithms optimization of fuzzy control systems and extremal routing problem with constraints and complicated cost functions. The second part “Advances in Control Systems Applications” is based on the chapters which consider different aspects of practical implementation of advanced control systems in particular special cases in determining the spacecraft position and attitude using computer vision system the spacecraft orientation by information from a system of stellar sensors control synthesis of rotational and spatial spacecraft motion at approaching stage of docking intelligent algorithms for the automation of complex biotechnical objects an automatic control system for the slow pyrolysis of organic substances with variable composition simulation complex of hierarchical systems based on the foresight and cognitive modelling and advanced identification of impulse processes in cognitive maps. The chapters have been structured to provide an easy-to-follow introduction to the topics that are addressed including the most relevant references so that anyone interested in this field can get started in the area. This book may be useful for researchers and students who are interesting in advanced control systems. | Advanced Control Systems Theory and Applications

GBP 94.99
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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.

GBP 74.99
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Optimal Control of Hydrosystems

Optimal Control of Hydrosystems

Combines the hydraulic simulation of physical processes with mathematical programming and differential dynamic programming techniques to ensure the optimization of hydrosystems. Presents the principles and methodologies for systems and optimal control concepts; features differential dynamic programming in developing models and solution algorithms for groundwater real-time flood and sediment control of river-reservoir systems and water distribution systems operations as well as bay and estuary freshwater inflow reservoir oprations; and more. | Optimal Control of Hydrosystems

GBP 130.00
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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.

GBP 46.99
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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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Active Control of Noise and Vibration

Active Control of Noise and Vibration

Since the publication of the first edition considerable progress has been made in the development and application of active noise control (ANC) systems particularly in the propeller aircraft and automotive industries. Treating the active control of both sound and vibration in a unified way this second edition of Active Control of Noise and Vibration continues to combine coverage of fundamental principles with the most recent theoretical and practical developments. What’s New in This EditionRevised expanded and updated information in every chapterAdvances in feedforward control algorithms DSP hardware and applicationsPractical application examples of active control of noise propagating in ductsThe use of a sound intensity cost function model reference control sensing radiation modes modal filtering and a comparison of the effectiveness of various sensing strategiesNew material on feedback control of sound transmission into enclosed spacesNew material on model uncertainty experimental determination of the system model optimization of the truncated model collocated actuators and sensors biologically inspired control and a discussion of centralised versus de-centralised controlA completely revised chapter on control system implementationNew material on parametric array loudspeakers turbulence filtering and virtual sensingMore material on smart structures electrorheological fluids and magnetorheological fluidsIntegrating the related disciplines of active noise control and active vibration control this comprehensive two-volume set explains how to design and implement successful active control systems in practice. It also details the pitfalls one must avoid to ensure a reliable and stable system.

GBP 205.00
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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

GBP 59.99
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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

GBP 59.99
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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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Control and Dynamics in Power Systems and Microgrids

Control and Dynamics in Power Systems and Microgrids

In traditional power system dynamics and control books the focus is on synchronous generators. Within current industry where renewable energy power electronics converters and microgrids arise the related system-level dynamics and control need coverage. Wind energy system dynamics and microgrid system control are covered. The text also offers insight to using programming examples state-of-the-art control design tools and advanced control concepts to explain traditional power system dynamics and control. The reader will gain knowledge of dynamics and control in both synchronous generator-based power system and power electronic converter enabled renewable energy systems as well as microgrids. | Control and Dynamics in Power Systems and Microgrids

GBP 38.99
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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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Executive Control Processes in Reading

Executive Control Processes in Reading

First published in 1987. The first thing the reader of this volume needs to know is: What is executive control in reading exactly? Executive control processes coordinate the functioning of the human cognitive system. This book seeks to examine how mature skilled readers use information about the difficulty and importance of text and of their comprehension tasks in allocating their reading time and effort. | Executive Control Processes in Reading

GBP 175.00
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Vibration Control of Vehicle Suspension Systems

Vibration Control of Vehicle Suspension Systems

This book covers complex issues for a vehicle suspension model including non-linearities and uncertainties in a suspension model network-induced time delays and sampled-data model from a theoretical point of view. It includes control design methods such as neural network supervisory sliding mode variable structure optimal control internal-model principle feedback linearization control input-to-state stabilization and so on. Every control method is applied to the simulation for comparison and verification. Features: Includes theoretical derivation proof and simulation verification combined with suspension models Provides the vibration control strategies for sampled-data suspension models Focuses on the suspensions with time-delays instead of delay-free Covers all the models related to quarter- half- and full-vehicle suspensions Details rigorous mathematical derivation process for each theorem supported by MATLAB®-based simulation This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in automotive engineering vehicle vibration mechatronics control systems applied mechanics and vehicle dynamics. | Vibration Control of Vehicle Suspension Systems

GBP 140.00
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Drug Control and International Law

Drug Control and International Law

This book provides for an extensive legal analysis of the international drug control system in light of the growing challenges and criticism that this system faces. In the current debate on global drug policy the central pillars of the international drug control system – the UN Drug Conventions as well as its institutions – are portrayed as outdated suppressive and seen as an obstacle to necessary changes. The book’s objective is to provide an in-depth and positivist insight into drug control’s present legal framework and thus provide for a better understanding of the normative assumptions upon which drug control is currently based. This is attained by clarifying the objectives of the international drug control system and the premises by which these objectives are to be achieved. The objective of the current global framework of international drug control is the limitation of drugs to medical and scientific purposes. The meaning of this objective and its concrete implications for States’ parties as well as its problems from the perspective of other regimes of international law most notably international human rights law are extensively analysed. Additionally the book focuses on how the international drug control system attempts to reach the objective of confining drugs to medical and scientific purposes i. e. by setting up a universal system that exercises a rigid control on drug supply. The consequences of this heavy focus on the reduction of drug supply are outlined and the book concludes by making suggestions on how the international drug control system could be reformed in the near future in order to better meet the existing challenges. The analysis occurs from a general international law perspective. It aims to map the international drug control system within a wider context of international law and to understand whether the problems that the international drug control system faces are exemplary for the difficulties that institutionalized systems of global scope face in the twenty-first century. | Drug Control and International Law

GBP 38.99
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Iterative Learning Control over Random Fading Channels

Iterative Learning Control over Random Fading Channels

Random fading communication is a type of attenuation damage of data over certain propagation media. Establishing a systematic framework for the design and analysis of learning control schemes the book studies in depth the iterative learning control for stochastic systems with random fading communication. The authors introduce both cases where the statistics of the random fading channels are known in advance and unknown. They then extend the framework to other systems including multi-agent systems point-to-point tracking systems and multi-sensor systems. More importantly a learning control scheme is established to solve the multi-objective tracking problem with faded measurements which can help practical applications of learning control for high-precision tracking of networked systems. The book will be of interest to researchers and engineers interested in learning control data-driven control and networked control systems. | Iterative Learning Control over Random Fading Channels

GBP 130.00
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