Jesus, Isabel S.Machado, J. A. Tenreiro2014-03-062014-03-0620111555-14151555-1423http://hdl.handle.net/10400.22/4144The advantageous use of fractional calculus (FC) in the modeling and control of many dynamical systems has been recognized. In this paper, we study the control of a heat diffusion system based on the application of the FC concepts. Several algorithms are investigated and compared, when integrated within a Smith predictor control structure. Simulations are presented assessing the performance of the proposed fractional algorithms.engControl equipmentAlgorithmsOptimizationClosed loop systemsThermal diffusionDynamic systemsjournal article10.1115/1.4002834