2243050 – Nonlinear Process Control
Nonlinearities are ubiquitous in nature. Differing from linear control theory and linear control systems, which typically rely on the local linearization of a nonlinear system around some equilibrium, this module addresses nonlinear concepts for the analysis and the control of nonlinear systems. The course covers the following topics:
• Introduction to the dynamic analysis of nonlinear systems
• Differential geometric concepts
• Exact feedback linearization
• Differential flatness and flatness-based feedforward and tracking control
• Lyapunov theory and Lyapunov-based design methods
Problem sets are considered in the exercises to apply the developed methods using analytical tools as well as computer algebra systems to realize the design approaches.