This is a tutorial on the mathematical theory and process control applications of linear matrix
inequalities (LMIs) and bilinear matrix inequalities (BMIs). Many convex inequalities …

Sheet and film processes include polymer film extrusion, coating processes of many types,
paper manufacturing, sheet metal rolling, and plate glass manufacture. Identification …

Quadratic programming (QP) methods are an important element in the application of model
predictive control (MPC). As larger and more challenging MPC applications are considered …

Sheet and film processes include coating, papermaking, metal rolling, and polymer film
extrusion. Products produced by these processes include paper, bumper stickers, plastic …

Sheet and film processes are prevalent in the chemical and pulp and paper industries, and
include paper coating, polymer film extrusion, and papermaking. A model predictive control …

Model predictive control is a receding horizon control policy in which a linear or quadratic
program with linear constraints is solved on-line at each sampling instance. An algorithm is …

Sheet and film processes, which include papermaking, polymer film extrusion, and adhesive
coating, are of substantial industrial importance. The processes are poorly conditioned and …

In this paper, we propose two Model Predictive Control algorithms, whose on-line
computational demands are significantly smaller than that for conventional Model Predictive …

Sheet and film processes pose a challenging identification and control problem due to high
complexity, poor conditioning, and limited input–output data. The interaction between model …

Manipulated variable moves are computed to maximize the information contained in
experimental data collected from sheet and film processes. The experimental design …