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Optimization of continuous polymerization reactors: Start‐up and change of specification
Author(s) -
Farber Jorge N.,
Laurence Robert L.
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
makromolekulare chemie. macromolecular symposia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.257
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1521-3900
pISSN - 0258-0322
DOI - 10.1002/masy.19860020120
Subject(s) - polymerization , point (geometry) , boundary value problem , process engineering , computer science , control (management) , control theory (sociology) , mathematical optimization , mathematics , materials science , engineering , polymer , mathematical analysis , composite material , geometry , artificial intelligence
Optimal policies for the control of large disturbances (start up and change of specification problems) in continuous polymerization reactors are determined numerically and compared. Several algorithms are implemented for the solution of two‐point boundary value problems characterized by stiff systems and singular controls. The performance of different policies and solution methods is evaluated.