A control oriented study on the numerical solution of the population balance equation for crystallization processes

A Mesbah, HJM Kramer, AEM Huesman… - Chemical Engineering …, 2009 - Elsevier
The population balance equation provides a well established mathematical framework for
dynamic modeling of numerous particulate processes. Numerical solution of the population …

NMPC of an industrial crystallization process using model-based observers

C Damour, M Benne, L Boillereaux… - Journal of Industrial and …, 2010 - Elsevier
This paper illustrates the benefits of a nonlinear model-based predictive control (NMPC)
approach applied to an industrial crystallization process. This relevant approach proposes a …

Soft-sensor for industrial sugar crystallization: On-line mass of crystals, concentration and purity measurement

C Damour, M Benne, B Grondin-Perez… - Control Engineering …, 2010 - Elsevier
This paper deals with the design of a model-based soft-sensor to improve the process
monitoring and control in industrial sugar crystallization. This soft-sensor is based on an …

A generic multi-dimensional model-based system for batch cooling crystallization processes

NAFA Samad, R Singh, G Sin, KV Gernaey… - Computers & chemical …, 2011 - Elsevier
A generic multi-dimensional modelling framework for crystallization processes has been
developed to study various aspects of batch cooling crystallization operations and modelling …

Integrated B2B‐NMPC control strategy for batch/semibatch crystallization processes

Q Su, MS Chiu, RD Braatz - AIChE Journal, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
The uncertainty in crystallization kinetics is of major concern in manufacturing processes,
which can result in deterioration of most model‐based control strategies. In this study …

Stochastic optimal control of seeded batch crystallizer applying the ito process

KM Yenkie, U Diwekar - Industrial & Engineering Chemistry …, 2013 - ACS Publications
Minimization of operation costs and the enhancement in product quality have been major
concerns for all industrial processes. Predetermined operating conditions can help to …

A process transfer model-based optimal compensation control strategy for batch process using just-in-time learning and trust region method

F Chu, X Cheng, C Peng, R Jia, T Chen… - Journal of the Franklin …, 2021 - Elsevier
The advantages of maximally transferring similar process data for modeling make the
process transfer model attract increasing attention in quality prediction and optimal control …

Quantitative design of seed load for solution cooling crystallization based on kinetic analysis

DC Huang, W Liu, SK Zhao, YQ Shi, ZX Wang… - Chemical Engineering …, 2010 - Elsevier
Seed load of crystallization has a direct effect on the product qualities. To further reveal the
effects of seed load on crystallization kinetics and improve the product size distribution, the …

Improvement of batch crystallization control under uncertain kinetic parameters by model predictive control

A Saengchan, P Kittisupakorn, W Paengjuntuek… - Journal of Industrial and …, 2011 - Elsevier
As the widespread use of a batch crystallization process in many industries, finding an
optimal operating condition and effective control strategy are significant for improving …

[HTML][HTML] Constructing regions of attainable sizes and achieving target size distribution in a batch cooling sonocrystallization process

S Bhoi, D Sarkar - Ultrasonics Sonochemistry, 2018 - Elsevier
The application of ultrasound to a crystallization process has several interesting benefits.
The temperature of the crystallizer increases during ultrasonication and this makes it difficult …