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Model based control : case studies in process engineering
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Weinheim : Wiley-VCH, 2006
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9783527315451
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Filling a gap in the literature for a practical approach to the topic, this book is unique in including a whole section of case studies presenting a wide range of applications from polymerization reactors and bioreactors, to distillation column and complex fluid catalytic cracking units. A section of general tuning guidelines of MPC is also present.These thus aid readers in facilitating the implementation of MPC in process engineering and automation. At the same time many theoretical, computational and implementation aspects of model-based control are explained, with a look at both linear and nonlinear model predictive control. Each chapter presents details related to the modeling of the process as well as the implementation of different model-based control approaches, and there is also a discussion of both the dynamic behaviour and the economics of industrial processes and plants. The book is unique in the broad coverage of different model based control strategies and in the variety of applications presented. A special merit of the book is in the included library of dynamic models of several industrially relevant processes, which can be used by both the industrial and academic community to study and implement advanced control strategies.


Author Notes

Professor Paul Serban Agachi professor of process control at the Department of Chemical Engineering of "Babes-Bolyai" University, Cluj-Napoca
Zoltan Kalman Nagy a faculty member at Loughborough University. UK
Mircea Vasile Cristea present Associate Professor at "Babes-Bolyai" University
Arpad Imre-Lucaci worked in the Chemical Engineering Department of "Babes-Bolyai" University Cluj-Napoca, Romania


Table of Contents

Prefacep. IX
1 Introductionp. 1
1.1 Introductory Concepts of Process Controlp. 2
1.2 Advanced Process Control Techniquesp. 5
1.2.1 Key Problems in Advanced Control of Chemical Processesp. 5
1.2.1.1 Nonlinear Dynamic Behaviorp. 5
1.2.1.2 Multivariable Interactions between Manipulated and Controlled Variablesp. 7
1.2.1.3 Uncertain and Time-Varying Parametersp. 7
1.2.1.4 Deadtime on Inputs and Measurementsp. 8
1.2.1.5 Constraints on Manipulated and State Variablesp. 9
1.2.1.6 High-Order and Distributed Processesp. 9
1.2.1.7 Unmeasured State Variables and Unmeasured and Frequent Disturbancesp. 10
1.2.2 Classification of the Advanced Process Control Techniquesp. 11
2 Model Predictive Controlp. 15
2.1 Internal Model Controlp. 15
2.2 Linear Model Predictive Controlp. 17
2.3 Nonlinear Model Predictive Controlp. 23
2.3.1 Introductionp. 23
2.3.2 Industrial Model-Based Control: Current Status and Challengesp. 26
2.3.2.1 Challenges in Industrial NMPCp. 30
2.3.3 First Principle (Analytical) Model-Based NMPCp. 32
2.3.4 NMPC with Guaranteed Stabilityp. 35
2.3.5 Artificial Neural Network (ANN)-Based Nonlinear Model Predictive Controlp. 37
2.3.5.1 Introductionp. 37
2.3.5.2 Basics of ANNsp. 38
2.3.5.3 Algorithms for ANN Trainingp. 39
2.3.5.4 Direct ANN Model-Based NMPC (DANMPC)p. 43
2.3.5.5 Stable DANMPC Control Lawp. 46
2.3.5.6 Inverse ANN Model-Based NMPCp. 47
2.3.5.7 ANN Model-Based NMPC with Feedback Linearizationp. 49
2.3.5.8 ANN Model-Based NMPC with On-Line Linearizationp. 51
2.3.6 NMPC Software for Simulation and Practical Implementationp. 52
2.3.6.1 Computational Issuesp. 52
2.3.6.2 NMPC Software for Simulationp. 56
2.3.6.3 NMPC Software for Practical Implementationp. 58
2.4 MPC General Tuning Guidelinesp. 59
2.4.1 Model Horizon (n)p. 61
2.4.2 Prediction Horizon (p)p. 61
2.4.3 Control Horizon (m)p. 62
2.4.4 Sampling Time (T)p. 62
2.4.5 Weight Matrices ([Gamma subscript l superscript y] and [Gamma subscript l superscript u])p. 62
2.4.6 Feedback Filterp. 63
2.4.7 Dynamic Sensitivity Used for MPC Tuningp. 63
3 Case Studiesp. 73
3.1 Productivity Optimization and Nonlinear Model Predictive Control (NMPC) of a PVC Batch Reactorp. 73
3.1.1 Introductionp. 73
3.1.2 Dynamic Model of the PVC Batch Reactorp. 74
3.1.2.1 The Complex Analytical Model of the PVC Reactorp. 75
3.1.2.2 Morphological Modelp. 86
3.1.2.3 The Simplified Dynamic Analytical Model of the PVC Reactorp. 91
3.1.3 Productivity Optimization of the PVC Batch Reactorp. 93
3.1.3.1 The Basic Elements of GAsp. 94
3.1.3.2 Optimization of the PVC Reactor Productivity through the Initial Concentration of Initiatorsp. 97
3.1.3.3 Optimization of PVC Reactor Productivity by obtaining an Optimal Temperature Policyp. 99
3.1.4 NMPC of the PVC Batch Reactorp. 101
3.1.4.1 Multiple On-Line Linearization-Based NMPC of the PVC Batch Reactorp. 104
3.1.4.2 Sequential NMPC of the PVC Batch Reactorp. 111
3.1.5 Conclusionsp. 114
3.1.6 Nomenclaturep. 116
3.2 Modeling, Simulation, and Control of a Yeast Fermentation Bioreactorp. 118
3.2.1 First Principle Model of the Continuous Fermentation Bioreactorp. 118
3.2.2 Linear Model Identification and LMPC of the Bioreactorp. 125
3.2.3 Artificial Neural Network (ANN)-Based Dynamic Model and Control of the Bioreactorp. 128
3.2.3.1 Identification of the ANN Model of the Bioreactorp. 128
3.2.3.2 Using Optimal Brain Surgeon to Determine Optimal Topology of the ANN-Based Dynamic Modelp. 133
3.2.3.3 ANN Model-Based Nonlinear Predictive Control (ANMPC) of the Bioreactorp. 137
3.2.4 Conclusionsp. 141
3.2.5 Nomenclaturep. 143
3.3 Dynamic Modeling and Control of a High-Purity Distillation Columnp. 145
3.3.1 Introductionp. 145
3.3.2 Dynamic Modeling of the Binary Distillation Columnp. 146
3.3.2.1 Model A: 164th Order DAE Modelp. 148
3.3.2.2 Model B: 84th Order DAE Modelp. 150
3.3.2.3 Model C: 42nd Order ODE Modelp. 150
3.3.2.4 Model D: 5th Order ODE Modelp. 151
3.3.2.5 Model E: 5th Order DAE Modelp. 152
3.3.2.6 Comparison of the Modelsp. 153
3.3.3 A Computational Efficient NMPC Approach for Real-Time Control of the Distillation Columnp. 158
3.3.3.1 NMPC with Guaranteed Stability of the Distillation Columnp. 158
3.3.3.2 Direct Multiple Shooting Approach for Efficient Optimization in Real-Time NMPCp. 160
3.3.3.3 Computational Complexity and Controller Performancep. 164
3.3.4 Using Genetic Algorithm in Robust Optimization for NMPC of the Distillation Columnp. 180
3.3.4.1 Motivationp. 180
3.3.4.2 GA-Based Robust Optimization for NMPC Schemesp. 180
3.3.5 LMPC of the High-Purity Distillation Columnp. 184
3.3.6 A Comparison Between First Principles and Neural Network Model-Based NMPC of the Distillation Columnp. 184
3.3.7 Conclusionsp. 189
3.3.8 Nomenclaturep. 190
3.4 Practical Implementation of NMPC for a Laboratory Azeotropic Distillation Columnp. 192
3.4.1 Experimental Equipmentp. 192
3.4.2 Description of the Developed Software Interfacep. 191
3.4.3 First Principles Model-Based Control of the Azeotropic Distillation Columnp. 200
3.4.3.1 Experimental Validation of the First Principles Modelp. 200
3.4.3.2 First Principle Model-Based NMPC of the Systemp. 206
3.4.4 ANN Model-Based Control of the Azeotropic Distillation Columnp. 208
3.4.5 Conclusionsp. 211
3.5 Model Predictive Control of the Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unitp. 213
3.5.1 Introductionp. 213
3.5.2 Dynamic Model of the UOP FCCUp. 214
3.5.2.1 Reactor Modelp. 215
3.5.2.2 Regenerator Modelp. 218
3.5.2.3 Model of the Catalyst Circulation Linesp. 219
3.5.3 Model Predictive Control Resultsp. 221
3.5.3.1 Control Scheme Selectionp. 221
3.5.3.2 Different MPC Control Schemes Resultsp. 223
3.5.3.3 MPC Using a Model Scheduling Approachp. 227
3.5.3.4 Constrained MPCp. 227
3.5.4 Conclusionsp. 229
3.5.5 Nomenclaturep. 230
3.6 Model Predictive Control of the Drying Process of Electric Insulatorsp. 233
3.6.1 Introductionp. 233
3.6.2 Model Descriptionp. 233
3.6.3 Model Predictive Control Resultsp. 236
3.6.4 Neural Networks-Based MPCp. 238
3.6.4.1 Neural Networks Design and Trainingp. 238
3.6.4.2 ANN-Based MPC Resultsp. 239
3.6.5 Conclusionsp. 241
3.6.6 Nomenclaturep. 243
3.7 The MPC of Brine Electrolysis Processesp. 244
3.7.1 The Importance of Chlorine and Caustic Sodap. 244
3.7.2 Industrially Applied Methods for Brine Electrolysisp. 244
3.7.3 Mathematical Model of the Mercury Cellp. 245
3.7.3.1 Model Structurep. 247
3.7.3.2 The Main Equations of the Mathematical Modelp. 247
3.7.4 Mathematical Model of Ion-Exchange Membrane Cellp. 250
3.7.4.1 Model Structurep. 251
3.7.4.2 The Main Equations of the Mathematical Modelp. 252
3.7.5 Simulation of Brine Electrolysisp. 255
3.7.5.1 Simulation of the Mercury Cell Processp. 255
3.7.5.2 Simulation of the Ion-Exchange Membrane Cell Processp. 255
3.7.6 Model Predictive Control of Brine Electrolysisp. 255
3.7.6.1 MPC of Mercury Cellp. 259
3.7.6.2 MPC of IEM Cellp. 261
3.7.7 Conclusionsp. 264
3.7.8 Nomenclaturep. 264
Indexp. 275