An adaptive control strategy with closed-loop pole placement and variable transport delay compensation is described. The control compensation technique is outfined, as is the estimation algorithm. Operational issues are presented. Control performance is illustrated for a variety of applications. The algorithm is shown to be robust to both process and environmental disturbances. The closed-loop response can be selected manually or determined automatically based on process characteristics. Implementation issues are discussed, as are current efforts in the area of advanced adaptive controls.