In this contribution, a nonlinear model‐based optimizing control for continuous
polymerization of acrylic acid in tubular reactors with multiple side injections of monomer is …

The performances of a batch reactor, a series of continuously operated stirred tank reactors
(CSTRs) and a pulsed packed column (PPC) have been investigated for emulsion …

A sequential linearized model based predictive controller is designed using the DMC
algorithm to control the temperature of a batch MMA polymerization process. Using the …

This paper will review the progress to date concerning the application of the new Model
Predictive Control (MPC) tools to a prototype continuous polymerization (CP) process. It will …

Until recently, computational complexities and lack of detailed, nonlinear dynamic models
have stood as main obstacles to widespread industrial adoption of model-based on-line …

Optimized exothermic semi-batch emulsion polymerization typically exhibits active arcs of
the constraints for the reactor temperature. Given parametric uncertainties in the process …

In this thesis, the real-time advanced process control of a continuous solution methyl
methacrylate polymerization reactor has been undertaken. Multi-loop adaptive and non …

The problem of producing polymers with constant instantaneous composition in semibatch
reactors has been addressed in the most general terms. A rigorous procedure for …

Continuous solution copolymerization is an important industrial process in the manufacture
of commodity and engineering plastics. The addition of comonomers and solvent, and the …