Maude Josée Blondin - Böcker

This volume presents some recent and principal developments related to computational intelligence and optimization methods in control. Theoretical aspects and practical applications of control engineering are covered by 14 self-contained contributions. Additional gems include the discussion of future directions and research perspectives designed to add to the reader’s understanding of both the challenges faced in control engineering and the insights into the developing of new techniques. With the knowledge obtained, readers are encouraged to determine the appropriate control method for specific applications.

This volume presents some recent and principal developments related to computational intelligence and optimization methods in control.

Students and researchers in engineering and optimization interested in optimization methods for controller tuning will utilize this book to apply optimization algorithms to controller tuning, to choose the most suitable optimization algorithm for a specific application, and to develop new optimization techniques for controller tuning.

This volume aims to provide a state-of-the-art and the latest advancements in the field of intelligent control and smart energy management. The control and energy management of transportation and renewable resources are shifting towards autonomous reasoning, learning, planning and operating.