Led by a well-known expert in the field, this self-contained book features comprehensive coverage of multi-parametric optimization and control. The authors provide state-of-the-art coverage of the most recent methodological developments for optimal model-based control via parametric optimization. Each chapter consists of a theoretical treatment of the topic along with a relevant case study, allowing for the topical complexity to gradually increase throughout. Each case study describes the needed methods and illustrates real-world applications, aiding readers in gaining a better understanding of the presented material. Part I presents an overview of the state-of-the-art multi-parametric optimization theory and algorithms in multi-parametric programming. Introducing the 'San Francisco to Topeka' transportation problem case study, this section highlights a conceptual approach and covers the main algorithms. Part II focuses on multi-parametric model predictive control and emphasizes the connection between multi-parametric programming and model-predictive control, starting from the linear quadratic regulator over hybrid systems to periodic systems and robust control. Illustrating the natural combination between multi-parametric programming and model predictive control, this part introduces and works through a case study on the continuously stirred tank reactor. Part III features multi-parametric optimization in process systems engineering. This section introduces the step-by-step procedure of embedding multi-parametric programming within process system engineering. This naturally leads to the PAROC framework and software platform, which is an integrated framework and software platform for the optimization and advanced model-based control of process systems. This section's case study features a combined heat and power system. Finally, the book ends with an appendix that includes the history of multi-parametric optimization algorithms as well as the use of the parametric optimization toolbox (POP), which is a comprehensive software tool capable of efficiently solving multi-parametric programming problems, while being easily embedded into other software architectures such as the ones used in the PAROC platform.

Book Information
ISBN 9781119265184
Author Efstratios N. Pistikopoulos
Format Hardback
Page Count 480
Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Weight(grams) 666g