Title :
Experimental Demonstration of Constrained Process-Model-Based Control of a Non-Ideal Distillation Column
Author :
Pandit, H.G. ; Rhinehart, R.R.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Chem. Engr., Texas Tech University, P.O. Box 43121, Lubbock, Texas 79409-3121; SetPoint, Inc., 14701 St. Mary´´s Lane, Houston, TX 77079-2995.
Abstract :
This paper develops and presents experimental results of a manipulated variable constraint handling strategy for a nonlinear model-based controller applied to a lab-scale, non-ideal, multivariable methanol-water distillation column.
Keywords :
Constraint optimization; Distillation equipment; Integrated circuit modeling; Iterative algorithms; Methanol; Open loop systems; Process control; Servomechanisms; Signal resolution; Steady-state;
Conference_Titel :
American Control Conference, 1992
Conference_Location :
Chicago, IL, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0210-9
