Robust Control of Diesel Ship Propulsion

Focusing on the control of diesel ship propulsion, this monograph by Nikolaos Xiros addresses the evolving challenges in marine vessel technology amidst rising fuel costs and stricter safety regulations. It provides a comprehensive engineering and system background before delving into the modeling stages, exploring both transfer function and state space models for engine dynamics. This work contributes to the Advances in Industrial Control series, promoting the dissemination of innovative control engineering research and practices in industrial applications.