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Abstract

This paper presents a critical review of modern control methods applied to industrial gas-fired furnaces. Conventional PID controllers and their advanced modifications, including Advanced Process Control (APC) and cascade control schemes, are analyzed alongside Model Predictive Control (MPC) approaches. In addition, intelligent control algorithms—such as fuzzy logic and neuro-fuzzy systems (Fuzzy, ANFIS)—are examined. The study also considers advanced sensing technologies, including Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy (TDLAS), acoustic pyrometry, and infrared pyrometers, as well as digital twins and CFD-based modeling techniques. Particular attention is given to a comparative evaluation of control strategies based on key performance criteria, including energy efficiency, product quality, and emission reduction.

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