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Multivariable control systems design addresses the challenges of controlling processes with several interacting inputs and outputs. This field synthesises advanced control theories with practical ...

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Control narratives translate complex automation logic into accessible language that non-programmers can understand, serving as a shared reference point between operations staff, process engineers and ...