This monograph presents a variety of techniques that can be used for designing robust fault diagnosis schemes for non-linear systems. The introductory part of the book is of a tutorial value and can be perceived as a good starting point for the new-comers to this field. Subsequently, advanced robust observer structures are presented. Parameter estimation based techniques are discussed as well. A particular attention is drawn to experimental design for fault diagnosis. The book also presents a number of robust soft computing approaches utilizing evolutionary algorithms and neural networks. All approaches described in this book are illustrated by practical applications.

Inhalt

I. Principles of Fault Diagnosis.- Analytical Techniques-Based FDI.- Soft Computing-Based FDI.- II. State and Parameter Estimation Strategies.- State Estimation Techniques for FDI.- Parameter Estimation-Based FDI.- III. Soft Computing Strategies.- Evolutionary Algorithms.- Neural Networks.- Conclusions and Future Research Directions.