First Steps towards Online Optimal Control of Molecular Weight in Batch and Semi-batch Free-Radical Polymerization Reactors

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2016

Abstract

This paper discusses the first steps towards the formulation and implementation of a generic and flexible model centric framework for integrated simulation, estimation, optimization and feedback control of polymerization systems. Off-line capabilities of the framework were fully tested experimentally for model validations, parameter estimation as well as for process optimization using the Automatic Continuous Online Monitoring of Polymerization reactions (ACOMP). A brief analysis on the controllability of the system under feedback conditions was also performed through a combination of simulation and experimental runs. Results are provided for free radical solution polymerization of methyl methacrylate system (MMA).

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Computer Aided Chemical Engineering

First Page

1129

Last Page

1134

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