Functional Fractional Calculus for System Identification and Controls

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The book explores the development of a fuel-efficient nuclear plant control system, focusing on advanced reactor control laws derived in 2002. It emphasizes controlling the reactor's natural behavior using innovative concepts like exponent shape governors and fractional calculus, moving beyond traditional PID schemes. The author shares insights from the Tarapur Atomic Power Station, highlighting the limitations of older control methods. By introducing fractional divergence to describe neutron flux profiles, the work aims to enhance reactor efficiency and provide a practical understanding of fractional calculus in nuclear engineering.