Using model predictive control to optimize variable trajectories and system control

J Pekar, GE Stewart - US Patent 8,504,175, 2013 - Google Patents
A method and system of predictive model control of a controlled system with one or more
physical components using a model predictive control (MPC) model, determining an …

Continuous optimization energy reduction process in commercial buildings

PA Shiel - US Patent 8,977,405, 2015 - Google Patents
The invention provides a method for optimizing energy usage in commercial buildings.
Energy consumption data is used, along with occupant data, to determine appropriate …

On-line alignment of a process analytical model with actual process operation

WK Wojsznis, TL Blevins - US Patent 8,880,203, 2014 - Google Patents
A batch modeling and analysis system uses a simple and computationally inexpensive
technique to align data collected from an on-going, currently running or on-line batch …

Controlling a discrete-type manufacturing process with a multivariate model

DR Hazen, CP Ambrozic, CP McCready - US Patent 8,855,804, 2014 - Google Patents
US PATENT DOCUMENTS eters for the manufacturing process are determined. When the
one or more determined values for the set of operating param eters satisfies a criterion, at …

Controlling a manufacturing process with a multivariate model

CP McCready, SB Wold - US Patent 9,069,345, 2015 - Google Patents
6,839,655 B2 1/2005 Gross et al.. 702/179 6,876,931 B2 4/2005 Lorenz et al. TO2/22
FOREIGN PATENT DOCUMENTS 6,917,839 B2 7/2005 Bickford............ TOO/30 6,967,899 …

Data-driven latent-variable model-based predictive control for continuous processes

D Laurí, JA Rossiter, J Sanchis, M Martínez - Journal of Process Control, 2010 - Elsevier
A model-based predictive control methodology in the space of the latent variables for
continuous processes is presented. Implementing identification and control in the latent …

Method and system for updating tuning parameters of a controller

D Kihas - US Patent 9,170,573, 2015 - Google Patents
CPC..... G05B 13/042; G05B 13/048; G05B 17/02 and the variables associated with the data
structure can be USPC............................... 700/2832; 717/121, 151 declared in the controller …

Configurable automotive controller

G Stewart, F Borrelli, J Pekar - US Patent 8,265,854, 2012 - Google Patents
An engine control unit having a one-time integration of a model predictive control template
via a potentially long software process. Changes to the control structure may subsequently …

Engine controller

GE Stewart, ML Rhodes - US Patent 8,360,040, 2013 - Google Patents
A system for controlling fuel to an engine to minimize emissions in an exhaust of the engine.
There may be a controller connected to an actuator, for example a fuel control actuator, of …

Coordinated engine and emissions control system

G Stewart, J Pekar, D Pachner - US Patent 9,677,493, 2017 - Google Patents
(57) ABSTRACT A system for reducing environmentally harmful emissions from an internal
combustion engine. The system may incor porate an exhaust after-treatment device. The …