Polymerization reactors usually exhibit complex nonlinear dynamic behavior because of the
complexity of the physicochemical interactions and the kinetics of the polymerization …

This reference and text provides an in-depth description of developments in control
techniques and their application to polymerization reactors and offers important introductory …

The measurement and control of polymerization reactors is very challenging due to the
complexity of the physical mechanisms and polymerization kinetics. In these reactors many …

The control of polymerization reactors is particularly arduous for several reasons;(a) difficulty
in specification of the control objectives;(b) high exothermicities and viscosities involved:(c) …

Experiences in control of continuous and discontinuous polymerization processes did prove
that process computers can successfully replace conventional control systems, yielding a …

This paper presents a theoretical and experimental analysis of theopen-and closed-loop
optimal control of a batch reactor for the solution polymerization of methyl methacrylate. A …

The current state and key issues in the modeling and control of polymerization reactors are
surveyed. The physical phenomena, types of reactor models, sensor hardware, process …

Control of Polymerization Processes Page 1 Copyright © IFAC PRP 4 Automation, Ghent,
Belgium 1980 CONTROL OF POLYMERIZATION PROCESSES K. Hoogendoorn* and R …

For the control of polymerization processes, fundamental models play a very important role.
This is due to a number of reasons: the lack of available on-line sensors, the complexity of …

Integrated multivariable process control can have a significant strategic impact on polymer
plant operability and economics. Polymer manufacturers face increasing pressures for …