[HTML][HTML] What do we know already about reactor runaway?–A review

A Kummer, T Varga - Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 2021 - Elsevier
Nowadays, reactor runaway is still a crucial phenomen from the safety viewpoint. About 120
scientific journal articles are published every year in the last decade in which thermal …

[HTML][HTML] Multi-agent reinforcement learning-based exploration of optimal operation strategies of semi-batch reactors

Á Sass, A Kummer, J Abonyi - Computers & Chemical Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
The operation of semi-batch reactors requires caution because the feeding reagents can
accumulate, leading to hazardous situations due to the loss of control ability. This work aims …

[HTML][HTML] Semi-batch reactor control with NMPC avoiding thermal runaway

A Kummer, T Varga, L Nagy - Computers & Chemical Engineering, 2020 - Elsevier
Several exothermic reactions are carried out in semi-batch reactors (SBR). A not suitable
control system can lead to dangerous situations if thermal runaway develops. Reactor …

[PDF][PDF] 数据驱动的最优运行状态鲁棒评价方法及应用

褚菲, 赵旭, 代伟, 马小平, 王福利 - 自动化学报, 2020 - aas.net.cn
摘要在现代复杂工业生产过程中, 细致而稳健的运行状态评价及非优因素识别对指导工业生产
具有十分重要的实际意义. 考虑到复杂工业过程难以建立准确的数学模型和实际工业过程数据 …

Model predictive control and dynamic real-time optimization of steam cracking units

F Rossi, M Rovaglio, F Manenti - Computer Aided Chemical Engineering, 2019 - Elsevier
Unlike other parts of this book, this chapter does not deal with mathematical procedures for
modeling complex reaction systems, for example, strategies for construction/reduction of …

[HTML][HTML] Thermal stability criterion integrated in model predictive control for batch reactors

W Kähm, VS Vassiliadis - Chemical Engineering Science, 2018 - Elsevier
Thermal runaways can have a significant impact on the performance and normal operation
of reaction processes, causing safety issues and financial loss, which hinder the …

Multi‐scenario robust online optimization and control of fed‐batch systems via dynamic model‐based scenario selection

F Rossi, G Reklaitis, F Manenti… - AIChE Journal, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
The manuscript proposes a novel robust methodology for the model‐based online
optimization/optimal control of fed‐batch systems, which consists of two different interacting …

Stability criterion for the intensification of batch processes with model predictive control

W Kähm, VS Vassiliadis - Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 2018 - Elsevier
Thermal runaways in batch processes can lead to significant issues for safety and
performance during normal operation in industry. This is usually circumvented by running …

A computational framework for integrating campaign scheduling, dynamic optimization and optimal control in multi-unit batch processes

F Rossi, D Casas-Orozco, G Reklaitis, F Manenti… - Computers & Chemical …, 2017 - Elsevier
This contribution presents a framework for addressing the campaign scheduling, dynamic
optimization and optimal control of batch processes in an integrated fashion. The strategy is …

[HTML][HTML] NMPC-based control scheme for a semi-batch reactor under parameter uncertainty

A Kummer, L Nagy, T Varga - Computers & Chemical Engineering, 2020 - Elsevier
Exothermic reactions are often performed in SBR because the generated reaction heat can
be more easily kept under control in such construction. However, an unsuitable control …