Introduction

This book is devoted to Multiobjective Optimization Design (MOOD) procedures for controller tuning applications, by means of Evolutionary Multiobjective Optimization (EMO). It presents developments in tools, procedures and guidelines to facilitate this process, covering the three fundamental steps in the procedure: problem definition, optimization and decision-making.

Part I: Fundamentals

The book is divided into four parts. The first part, Fundamentals, focuses on the necessary theoretical background and provides specific tools for practitioners.

Part II: Basics

The second part, Basics, examines a range of basic examples regarding the MOOD procedure for controller tuning.

Part III: Benchmarking

The third part, Benchmarking, demonstrates how the MOOD procedure can be employed in several control engineering problems.

Part IV: Applications

The fourth part, Applications, is dedicated to implementing the MOOD procedure for controller tuning in real processes.