Download or read book Multivariable and Distributed Control of Nonlinear Chemical Processes Using Adaptive Methods. Final Report, February 1, 1985--January 31, 1988 written by and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 7 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this work we studied the application of adaptive learning and optimization to chemical process control. The work covered theory as well as practical applications of adaptive and nonlinear control, including multivariable periodic control The main findings were: 1. Linear adaptive control systems may display chaotic behavior. The chaos has small amplitude if the algorithm is properly implemented. 2. Stability theory for nonlinear adaptive control has been developed. 3. Experimental evaluation of predictive control was performed. 4. A theory for periodic control and adaptive periodic control of chemical processes was developed.