Realization of online optimizing control in an industrial semi-batch polymerization

In this work, the realization of an online optimizing control scheme for an industrial semi-batch polymerization reactor is discussed in detail. The goal of the work is the automatic minimization of the duration of the batch without violating the tight constraints for the product specification which translate into stringent temperature control requirements for a highly exothermic reaction. Crucial factors for a successful industrial implementation of the control scheme are the development and the validation of a process model that is suitable for process optimization purposes and the estimation of unmeasured process states and the online compensation of model uncertainties. Two implementations are proposed, a direct online optimizing control scheme and a simplified scheme that combines a model-predictive temperature controller and a monomer feed controller that steers the cooling power to a predefined value in a cascaded fashion. We show by simulation results with a validated process model that both schemes achieve the goals of tight temperature control and reduction of the batch time. The performance of the NMPC controller is superior, on the other hand the cascaded scheme could be directly implemented into the DCS of the plant and is in daily operation while the online optimizing scheme requires an additional computer and is currently in the test phase.     

Preparation of silica–silver heterogeneous nanocomposite particles by one-pot preparation strategy using polyol process: Size-controlled immobilization of silver nanoparticles

The size-controlled immobilization of silver nanoparticles onto the silica surface was carried out through one-pot process involving polyol process for the first time. Thiol groups were employed as a chemical protocol to make a binding bridge between silver nanoparticle and silica surface. The size of immobilized silver nanoparticles was controlled by reaction temperature and time at two different concentrations of silver nitrate: 1000 and 10,000 ppm. This one-pot process involving polyol process can simplify the conventional complex reaction process to control the size of immobilized metal nanoparticles. Also, this research can contribute to the immobilization of the other metals onto the inorganic supports and to the control of the size of immobilized metal particles.     

Performance assessment,diagnosis, and optimal selection of non-linear state filters

Non-linear state filters of different approximations and capabilities allow for real-time estimation of unmeasured states in non-linear stochastic processes. It is well known that the performance of non-linear filters depends on the underlying numerical and statistical approximations used in their design. Despite the theoretical and practical interest in evaluating the performance of non-linear filtering methods, it remains one of the most complex problems in the area of state estimation. We propose the use of posterior Cramér–Rao lower bound (PCRLB) or mean square error (MSE) inequality as a filtering performance benchmark. Using the PCRLB inequality, we develop assessment and diagnosis tools for monitoring and evaluating the performance of non-linear filters. Using the PCRLB inequality-based performance assessment tool, an optimal non-linear filter switching strategy is proposed for state estimation in general non-linear systems. The non-linear filter switching strategy is an optimal performance strategy, which maintains high filtering performance under all operating conditions. The complex, high dimensional integrals involved in the computation of the PCRLB inequality-based non-linear filter assessment and diagnosis tools are approximated using sequential Monte-Carlo (SMC) methods. The utility and efficacy of the developed tools are illustrated through a numerical example.     

Low-velocity impact damage on dispersed stacking sequence laminates. Part I: Experiments

The stacking sequence design of composite laminates is often limited to combinations of 0°, 90°, and ±45° fibre angle plies. Furthermore, in order to comply to certain stiffness requirements, clustering of plies becomes unavoidable. Although such laminates might have the desired stiffness properties, they may show poor impact and/or compression-after-impact behaviour.A method to redesign the traditional stacking sequences such that the alternative laminates have improved damage resistance whilst keeping similar in-plane and bending stiffness properties as their original traditional stacking sequences is proposed. This method makes use of optimisation tools based on genetic algorithms. In the alternative laminates, the difference between fibre angles of two consecutive plies is maximised and allowed to vary in the 0–90° fibre angle range at intervals of 5°. Manufacturing of such laminates is practical nowadays as the industry is changing its production techniques into accurate automated fibre-placement and tape-laying technologies. A two-step approach is proposed for the design of laminates. In the first step, the optimal laminate is designed in the traditional fashion to cope with the expected quasi-static loads on the structure. The second step consists of redesigning this laminate to better withstand impact loads by dispersing its stacking sequence while keeping similar stiffness properties as in the first step.A traditional laminate and two dispersed stacking sequence alternative layups were tested under low-velocity impact and compression-after-impact loads in order to compare their impact resistance and damage tolerance characteristics. The evaluation of these laminates will also be carried out by the innovative numerical tools proposed in the follow-up of the present paper.     

基于TR069协议的CPE安全认证机制

TR069(CPE广域网管理协议)提供了对下一代网络中的家庭网络设备进行管理配置的通用框架和协议,其协议栈中包括SOAP,HTTP,SSL/TLS,TCP/IP等标准协议.当自动配置服务器(ACS)和网络终端设备(CPE)建立连接时,可以选择使用SSL/TLS层增强通信的安全性.本文设计并实现了使用Open SSL开发包对ACS与CPE的相互认证过程进行加密,包括生成自签证认证证书的方法,以及证书验证过程.最后,通过实验验证了其有效性,并抓包分析了关键帧.     

Synthesis and light‐emitting properties of a novel π‐conjugated poly[di(p‐phenyleneethynylene)‐alt‐ (p‐phenylenecyanovinylene)] containing n‐octyloxy side branches

A novel π‐conjugated poly[di(p‐phenyleneethynylene)‐alt‐(p‐phenylenecyanovinylene)] having n‐octyloxy side chains (PPE‐C₈PPE‐PPV) was prepared by polymerization of the monomer DEDB with BCN. Chemical structure of the polymer obtained was confirmed by ¹H NMR, FTIR, and EA. PPE‐C₈PPE‐PPV had a molecular weight enough to fabricate the electroluminescent (EL) device, and showed a good organosolubility, excellent thermal stability, and film‐forming property. In UV absorption and PL spectra in film it showed a maximum at 430 and 543 nm, respectively, which appeared 5 and 41 nm longer wavelengths than that of the solution, respectively. HOMO, LUMO energy levels and band gap were determined to be ?5.70, ?3.29, and 2.41 eV, respectively. Two EL devices with low‐work function cathodes were fabricated with the structures of ITO/PEDOT/PPE‐C₈PPE‐PPV/cathodes (LiF/Al and Mg:Ag/Ag). The both devices exhibited a bright green light emission at 545 nm and the maximum luminescence of 197 cd/cm² (LiF/Al) and 158 cd/cm² (Mg:Ag/Ag). © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2008     

Self-reinforced poly(ethylene terephthalate) composites by hot consolidation of Bi-component PET yarns

Self-reinforced polymer composites or all-polymer composites have been developed to replace traditional glass-fibre-reinforced plastics (GFRP) with good lightweight, mechanical and interfacial properties and enhanced recyclability. Poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) is one of the most attractive polymers to be used in these fully recyclable all-polymer composites, in terms of cost and properties. In this work, unidirectional all-PET composites were prepared from skin–core structured bi-component PET multifilament yarns by a combined process of filament winding and hot-pressing. During hot-pressing, the thermoplastic copolyester skin or sheath layers were selectively melted to weld high-strength polyester cores together creating an all-PET composite. Physical properties of the resulting composites including thickness, density and void content were reported. The effect of processing parameters, i.e. consolidation temperature and pressure on mechanical properties and morphology was investigated in order to balance good interfacial adhesion with residual tensile properties of the composite.     

Acrylamide – A case study on risk analysis

The concept of risk analysis, as defined by WHO, foresees strict functional separation between risk assessment and risk management. However, at the same time, it also expects close cooperation between risk assessors and risk managers. This is not always the case, as exemplified by acrylamide, a heat-induced toxicant in foods. The proposed SAFE FOOD Risk Analysis Framework puts forward the need for institutionalizing the cooperation between assessors and managers by introducing two steps, framing and evaluation. The paper argues that if these steps had been introduced in 2002 it would have led to a more efficient risk management of acrylamide.     

Effect of resin and fibre properties on impact and compression after impact performance of CFRP

The effect of resin and fibre properties on composite impact, compression after impact (CAI) and mode II energy release rate (G_IIC) performance has been studied. Impact events were instrumented to record values of P_c, the critical load for initiation of impact damage. Impact response of the laminates was strongly influenced by the fracture toughness of the resin. In contrast, use of high strength and high stiffness fibres did not improve the resistance to impact. The differences in impact and CAI response of the laminates were largely a consequence of the impact damage created at the damage threshold, P_c, rather than of the differences in delamination growth. As a strong correlation was found between G_IIC values measured by delamination tests, and those calculated from measurements of P_c, it is suggested that instrumented impact testing may be a more convenient way of determining G_IIC in CFRP laminates than delamination tests.     

Mode III interlaminar fracture characterization of composite materials

An experimental project was undertaken to develop two interlaminar Mode III tearing test methods. The first was a split cantilever beam test. A laminate, containing a starter crack, was bonded between aluminum bars. The ends of the bars were then loaded in opposite directions, parallel to the plane of the crack and normal to the beam length. Stable crack growth was achieved in carbon fiber material. Unidirectional carbon fiber composites showed Mode III critical strain energy release rates in the range 1·1–1·3 kJ/m². The effects of laminate thickness, beam depth, and data reduction method were investigated. In addition, testing was conducted on angle-ply laminates. Unsuccessful tests were conducted on a tougher matrix thermoplastic composite.An edge delamination specimen was also investigated. [15° _i/ – 15° _i]_S angle-ply laminates were fabricated with four implanted edge starter cracks. Both tension and compression tests were conducted. Difficulties in interpreting the results are discussed. The split cantilever beam and edge delamination results are compared.