Installation and operation of a multivariable ship boiler control system

A multivariable control system that is a part of an integrated, computer-based machinery control system is installed on board a 285000 tdw tanker. Experiences with the installation and operation of the multivariable control system will be presented, and a comparison between the multivariable system and the conventional back-up controller will be made. This paper is a natural continuation of an article which appeared in Automatica12, pp. 211-224 titled 'The design of a multivariable control system for a ship boiler'.