Anaerobic digestion process control using a data-driven internal model control method

L Condrachi, R Vilanova, M Meneses, M Barbu - Energies, 2021 - mdpi.com
Anaerobic digestion processes offer the possibility for wastewater treatment while obtaining
a benefit through the obtained biogas. This paper aims to continue the effort to adopt data …

Extremum-Seeking control approach based on the influent variability for anaerobic digestion optimization

M Barbu, E Ceangă, R Vilanova, S Caraman, G Ifrim - IFAC-PapersOnLine, 2017 - Elsevier
Extremum-seeking optimization of the anaerobic digestion processes is often cited in
literature. Its achievement implies the use of an external dither signal, either deterministic or …

Data-driven internal model control of an anaerobic digestion process

L Condrachi, R Vilanova… - 2021 25th International …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper proposes a data-based Internal Model Control approach applied to an Anaerobic
Digestion Process. An important aspect is the choice of the reference model. This model …

Anaerobic digester optimization using extremum seeking and model-based algorithms. A comparative study

S Caraman, M Barbu, G Ifrim, M Titica, E Ceanga - IFAC-PapersOnLine, 2017 - Elsevier
The paper deals with the optimization of an anaerobic digester with respect to a
performance criterion which targets the maximization of the methane production. It is …

Optimization of a microalgae growth process in photobioreactors

G Ifrim, M Titica, M Barbu, E Ceanga, S Caraman - IFAC-PapersOnLine, 2016 - Elsevier
The paper proposes a control structure for the optimization of the microalgae cultivation
process in photobioreactors, which uses a performance criterion that includes productivity …

Kalman Filter based Newton Extremum Seeking Control for Maximum Gases Production Rates of Anaerobic Digestion Process

H Wang, M Hu, Y Tian, I Simeonov… - … Technology and Control, 2020 - itc.ktu.lt
This paper proposes a Kalman filter (KF) based Newton extremum seeking control (NESC)
to maximize production rates of hydrogen and methane in anaerobic digestion process. The …

Anaerobic digestion processes controller tuning using fictitious reference iterative method

L Condrachi, M Barbu - IFAC-PapersOnLine, 2022 - Elsevier
In this paper, a new data-based procedure, Fictitious Reference Iterative Tuning, is
proposed to control the anaerobic digestion process. In the first phase, the proposed …

Discrete-time online optimization of a continuous Dark Fermentation process for maximizing VFA production

JJC Robles, I Torres… - 2021 European Control …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
In this paper the optimization of a continuous Dark Fermentation process is proposed in
order to maximize the acetate production rate. The golden section search algorithm is used …

Advanced estimation and control schemes for biorefinery plants

E Petre, D Selişteanu - Waste Biorefinery, 2021 - Elsevier
The biorefineries, with their recognized capacity to convert in a sustainable manner the
biomass into a wide range of bio-based products and bioenergy, are used on an increasing …

CONTRIBUTIONS REGARDING THE AUTOMATIC CONTROL OF ANAEROBIC DIGESTION PROCESSES

LCD Eng, M BARBU - dspace.ugal.ro
The continuous and sustained development of the society actively contributes to the damage
of the environment. In the case of water, this is done by two mechanisms: by generating …