Bobál V., Böhm J., Fessl J., Macháček J. Digital Self-tuning Controllers. Algorithms, Implementation and Applications

Springer, 2005. — 328.The field of adaptive control has undergone significant development in recent years. The aim of this approach is to solve the problem of controller design, for instance where the characteristics of the process to be controlled are not sufficiently known or change over time. Several approaches to solving this problem have arisen. One showing great potential and success is the so-called self-tuning controller (STC).
Although during research much effort has been devoted to meeting specific practical requirements it cannot be said that the above approach has been widely applied. On the other hand, many projects have been successfully put into practice. The characteristic common to all these projects was that there was a sufficiently qualified operator available who was both well acquainted with the technology in the field and able to take on board the scientific aspects of the work.
At this current stage of development in adaptive controllers there is a slight growth of interest in both the simpler and more sophisticated types of controller, particularly among universities and companies that deal with control design. It can be seen, however, that the lack of suitable literature in this field imposes a barrier to those who might otherwise be interested. We are referring especially to literature which can be read by the widest possible audience, where the theoretical aspects of the problem are relegated to the background and the main text is devoted to practical issues and helping to solve real problems. In comparison with the most recent publications on this subject, this book leans towards practical aspects, aiming to exploit the wide and unique experience of the authors. An important part of this publication is the detailed documentary and experimental material used to underline the elements in the design approach using characteristics in the field of time or frequency, dealing with typical problems and principles which guide the introduction of individual methods into practice. We should like to note that all the suggested control algorithms have been tested under laboratory conditions in controlling real processes in real time and some have also been used under semi-industrial conditions.Adaptive Control Systems
Process Modelling and Identification for Use in Self-tuning Controllers
Self-tuning PID Controllers
Algebraic Methods for Self-tuning Controller Design
Self-tuning Linear Quadratic Controllers
Computer-aided Design for Self-tuning Controllers
Application of Self-tuning Controllers