A Data-Driven Approach to Control of Batch Processes With an Application to a Gravimetric Blender

Author

Formentin, Simone ; Cologni, A.L. ; Previdi, F. ; Savaresi, Sergio M.

Author_Institution

Dipt. di Ing., Univ. degli Studi di Bergamo, Dalmine, Italy

Volume

61

Issue

11

fYear

2014

fDate

Nov. 2014

Firstpage

6383

Lastpage

6390

Abstract

In this paper, a data-driven controller design approach for batch processes is proposed. In this strategy, based on a suitable transformation of the input and output signals, a mathematical description of the process dynamics is not needed, and the working cycle is guaranteed to adapt to the desired operating conditions. Throughout this paper, all the steps of the above algorithm are described in detail with the help of an experimental case study dedicated to a gravimetric blender, which is a key element in the plastic extrusion process.

Keywords

batch processing (industrial); control system synthesis; extrusion; plastics industry; polymers; principal component analysis; process control; production equipment; batch process control; data-driven controller design approach; gravimetric blender; plastic extrusion process; Batch production systems; Logic gates; Plastics; Principal component analysis; Trajectory; Valves; Batch processes; data-driven control; dosing; polymers; principal component analysis (PCA);

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Industrial Electronics, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0278-0046

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/TIE.2014.2308158

Filename

6748059