Stability Theory of Dynamical Systems


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Reprint of classic reference work. Over 400 books have been published in the series Classics in Mathematics, many remain standard references for their subject. All books in this series are reissued in a new, inexpensive softcover edition to make them easily accessible to younger generations of students and researchers. "... The book has many good points: clear organization, historical notes and references at the end of every chapter, and an excellent bibliography. The text is well-written, at a level appropriate for the intended audience, and it represents a very good introduction to the basic theory of dynamical systems."




Foundation of Statistical Energy Analysis in Vibroacoustics


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This book provides an in-depth study of the foundations of statistical energy analysis, with a focus on examining the statistical theory of sound and vibration. In the modal approach, an introduction to random vibration with application to complex systems having a large number of modes is provided. For the wave approach, the phenomena of propagation, group speed, and energy transport are extensively discussed. Particular emphasis is given to the emergence of the diffuse field, the central concept of the theory. All important notions are gradually introduced—-making the text self-contained—-to lead the reader to the ultimate result of `coupling power proportionality' and the concept of `vibrational temperature'. Further key topics include the analogy between thermodynamics and sound vibration. Applications are concerned with random vibration in mass—spring resonators, strings, beams, rods, and plates but also reverberation in room acoustics, radiation of sound, and sound response.




Control of Complex Systems


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Since the begining of the sixties, control theorists have developed a large body of knowledge concerning complex or large-scale systems theory. Using the state space approach, their purpose was to extend methods to cope with the increasingly sophisticated automation needs of man-made systems. Despite several remarkable contributions, and some successful applications, it can be stated that this theory has not yet become an engineering tool. On the other hand, the emergence of cheap and reliable microprocessors has profoundly transformed industrial instrumentation and control systems. Process control equipment is organized in multilevel distributed structures, closely related to the concepts introduced by complex systems control theory. This similarity should favor a fruitful intersection for practical applications. However, a gap still exists between the literature on control theory and the world of technological achievements. In the many books on complex systems, few have given attention to the technological aspects of a practical control problem. The present book is an attempt to fill this gap. To do this, it consistently reflects the viewpoints that: - Theory and technology are two indivisible facets of the same problem. -On-line implementation for real time applications is the ultimate goal of a control study.







Fiabilité, diagnostic et maintenance des systèmes


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Permettre de concevoir, développer et utiliser des systèmes de diagnostic, de surveillance et de maintenance prédictive pour systèmes complexes (avions, centrales nucléaires, transport, etc.), afin d'optimiser les performances de la sûreté de fonctionnement : tel est l'objectif de cet ouvrage. Pour cela Fiabilité, diagnostic et maintenance prédictive des systèmes s'appuie sur la modélisation des systèmes (parties commandes et opératives), l'évaluation probabiliste et déterministe du fonctionnement, et la conception de systèmes de surveillance. Cet ouvrage fait le lien entre le diagnostic, la maintenance et la fiabilité des systèmes techniques, du plus simple au plus complexe. Son approche novatrice et sa présentation en font un véritable guide théorique et pratique pour les ingénieurs qui pourront y trouver la réponse à de nombreux problèmes de diagnostic, de surveillance et de maintenance, en particulier grâce à l'analyse vibratoire. Très didactique et accompagné de plus de 100 exercices et problèmes résolus reflétant des situations concrètes, il présente les concepts de base pour concevoir et développer correctement des outils ou des systèmes de diagnostic et de maintenance conditionnelle (prédictive) indispensables aux ingénieurs ou aux élèves ingénieurs en génie industriel, génie mécanique, robotique ou sûreté de fonctionnement dans les domaines les plus variés.




Adaptive Control of Chemical Processes 1985


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Presents reports on recent industrial applications, experiences and advances in the use of adaptive and self-tuning control in chemical and related processes. Material covered includes new, practically orientated adaptive control algorithms as well as the control of various chemical plants such as distillation columns, chemical reactors, drying and bleaching plants, plastic extruders and wastewater neutralization plants. Contains 34 papers.







Commande des procédés (3e ed.)


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Cette troisième édition a été enrichie par l'introduction de nouveaux exemples et de méthodes récentes. En un volume unique, le livre propose une synthèse progressive et approfondie des principales méthodes de commande exposées sous forme théorique et illustrées sur des exemples variés de procédés : réacteurs chimiques, biologiques, de polymérisation, craqueur catalytique, colonne de distillation. Les six parties couvrent la modélisation et la commande continue monovariable, la commande multivariable par fonction de transfert, l'identification et la commande en temps discret, la commande optimale et prédictive multivariable, la commande non linéaire et les observateurs d'état. Cet ouvrage s'adresse aussi bien aux étudiants de 2e et 3e cycle qu'aux chercheurs, enseignants et ingénieurs.







Automatic and Remote Control


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