Abstract Model-based control methods like nonlinear model predictive control (NMPC) is a
promising approach to control complex chemical processes. While there are many …

The problem of simultaneous control of composition and molecular weight of copolymers
produced in semicontinuous emulsion polymerization is addressed. A first‐principles model …

A new strategy for composition control in emulsion copolymerization and terpolymerization
processes, based on the use of nonlinear estimation and control techniques, is presented in …

Due to hardening competition and increased focus on resource efficiency, efforts are made
to develop advanced industrial optimization and control systems with the goal to shift the …

A hierarchical control scheme for the time-optimal operation of a semibatch emulsion
polymerization reactor using a new technique to calculate the set points of the molar …

In this contribution we study the application of non-linear model predictive control to a
continuous polymerization of acrylic acid in tubular reactors with multiple side injections of …

On-line control of emulsion polymerization is important in order to optimize process
productivity. In this work, multivariable nonlinear geometric control is applied in order to …

In this brief, a new constrained nonlinear predictive control scheme is proposed for
maximizing the production in polymerization processes. The key features of the proposed …

Real-time optimization-based control methodologies in emulsion (co) polymerization allow
achievement of a significant intensification of the process and increase of the product …

Advanced control is becoming imperative for various processes, and polymerization
processes are absolutely no exception. The major objectives of on-line monitoring and …