In this paper, a linear parameter-varying (LPV) model of a solution copolymerization reactor
is developed by taking into consideration the time-varying nature of the parameters in the …

In this paper, linear parameter-varying (LPV) control is considered for a solution
copolymerization reactor, which takes into account the time-varying nature of the parameters …

Polymerization processes are characterized by exothermic reactions with complicated
nonlinear dynamics, especially in batch/semi-batch mode. The complexities of the …

Presents an implementation of a model predictive control (MPC) algorithm using piecewise
linear models on an industrial case study: solution copolymerization of methylmethacrylate …

This article considers the design of a multivariable model-on-demand predictive controller
(MoD-PC) and its application to polymer quality control in a semibatch MMA/MA …

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

We study the control of a solution copolymerization reactor using a model predictive control
algorithm based on multiple piecewise linear models. The control algorithm is a receding …

A modified generic model controller is developed and tested through a simulation study. The
application involves model-based control of a propylene polymerization reactor in which the …

Increasing worldwide market competitiveness and reduced profit margins are pressing
chemical and process industries to move towards a predictive control approach, based on …

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 …