This book is primarily intended to provide students with an introduction to the field of network control technology, while also offering professionals a comprehensive overview of their tasks and possible solutions. It was created during the stay of Mr. Sun Ji Rong from Chengdu University of Science and Technology, People's Republic of China, as a guest researcher in the field of "Electrical Systems and Networks" at the University of Duisburg. Modern network control technology already addresses many operational tasks through process computers, which were previously solved by humans with knowledge and understanding of the network. As a result, modern network control technology cannot be understood or designed without a detailed knowledge of the operational tasks. Therefore, this book places great emphasis not only on describing the functions of network control technology but also on the...