Neural network based modelling and control in batch reactor

The use of neural networks (NNs) in all aspects of process engineering activities, such as modelling, design, optimization and control has considerably increased in recent years (Mujtaba and Hussain, 2001). In this work, three different types of nonlinear control strategies are developed and impleme...

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Main Authors: Mujtaba, I.M., Aziz, N., Hussain, Mohd Azlan
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Published: Elsevier 2006
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author Mujtaba, I.M.
Aziz, N.
Hussain, Mohd Azlan
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description The use of neural networks (NNs) in all aspects of process engineering activities, such as modelling, design, optimization and control has considerably increased in recent years (Mujtaba and Hussain, 2001). In this work, three different types of nonlinear control strategies are developed and implemented in batch reactors using NN techniques. These are generic model control (GMC), direct inverse model control (DIC) and internal model control (IMC) strategies. Within the control strategies, NNs have been used as dynamic estimator, dynamic model (forward model) and control (inverse model). An exothermic complex reaction scheme in a batch reactor is considered to explain all these control strategies and their robustness. A dynamic optimization problem with a simple model is solved a priori to obtain optimal operation policy in terms of the reactor temperature with an objective to maximize the desired product in a given batch time. The resulting optimal temperature policy is used as set-point in the control study. All types of controllers performed well in tracking the optimal temperature profile and achieving target conversion to the desired product. However, the NNs used in DIC and IMC controllers need training beyond the nominal operating condition to cope with uncertainties better.
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spelling um.eprints-70532019-09-25T09:16:53Z http://eprints.um.edu.my/7053/ Neural network based modelling and control in batch reactor Mujtaba, I.M. Aziz, N. Hussain, Mohd Azlan TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) TP Chemical technology The use of neural networks (NNs) in all aspects of process engineering activities, such as modelling, design, optimization and control has considerably increased in recent years (Mujtaba and Hussain, 2001). In this work, three different types of nonlinear control strategies are developed and implemented in batch reactors using NN techniques. These are generic model control (GMC), direct inverse model control (DIC) and internal model control (IMC) strategies. Within the control strategies, NNs have been used as dynamic estimator, dynamic model (forward model) and control (inverse model). An exothermic complex reaction scheme in a batch reactor is considered to explain all these control strategies and their robustness. A dynamic optimization problem with a simple model is solved a priori to obtain optimal operation policy in terms of the reactor temperature with an objective to maximize the desired product in a given batch time. The resulting optimal temperature policy is used as set-point in the control study. All types of controllers performed well in tracking the optimal temperature profile and achieving target conversion to the desired product. However, the NNs used in DIC and IMC controllers need training beyond the nominal operating condition to cope with uncertainties better. Elsevier 2006 Article PeerReviewed Mujtaba, I.M. and Aziz, N. and Hussain, Mohd Azlan (2006) Neural network based modelling and control in batch reactor. Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 84 (A8). pp. 635-644. ISSN 0263-8762, DOI https://doi.org/10.1205/Cherd.05096 <https://doi.org/10.1205/Cherd.05096>. https://doi.org/10.1205/cherd.05096 doi:10.1205/Cherd.05096
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Mujtaba, I.M.
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Neural network based modelling and control in batch reactor
title Neural network based modelling and control in batch reactor
title_full Neural network based modelling and control in batch reactor
title_fullStr Neural network based modelling and control in batch reactor
title_full_unstemmed Neural network based modelling and control in batch reactor
title_short Neural network based modelling and control in batch reactor
title_sort neural network based modelling and control in batch reactor
topic TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
TP Chemical technology
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