PTFE间歇聚合反应过程变周期动态经济优化控制

聚四氟乙烯(PTFE)间歇聚合生产模式可满足小批量、多用途以及高质量产品的市场需求。针对PTFE聚合过程存在强非线性和大时滞特性,提出了一种基于自由终端的动态经济优化控制方法。首先,将生产周期作为一个自由度纳入优化变量建立动态经济优化问题,采用改进控制变量参数化方法,控制输入被离散为可变长度的片状序列,便可将动态经济优化问题转换为非线性规划(NLP)问题;然后,采用基于梯度下降的内点罚函数法求解NLP问题,通过变周期预测时域的滚动优化控制方法优化控制输入和终端时间;最后将提出的变周期动态经济优化控制与传统PI控制、非线性模型预测控制进行对比测试分析,仿真结果表明本方法单位经济效益更高,生产周期更短,突显了间歇生产的灵活性。     

PTFE间歇聚合反应过程变周期动态经济优化控制

聚四氟乙烯(PTFE)间歇聚合生产模式可满足小批量、多用途以及高质量产品的市场需求。针对PTFE聚合过程存在强非线性和大时滞特性,提出了一种基于自由终端的动态经济优化控制方法。首先,将生产周期作为一个自由度纳入优化变量建立动态经济优化问题,采用改进控制变量参数化方法,控制输入被离散为可变长度的片状序列,便可将动态经济优化问题转换为非线性规划(NLP)问题;然后,采用基于梯度下降的内点罚函数法求解NLP问题,通过变周期预测时域的滚动优化控制方法优化控制输入和终端时间;最后将提出的变周期动态经济优化控制与传统PI控制、非线性模型预测控制进行对比测试分析,仿真结果表明本方法单位经济效益更高,生产周期更短,突显了间歇生产的灵活性。     

化工企业生产计划优化中非线性单耗的建模方法

化工过程生产装置的原料单耗与生产负荷呈明显的非线性关系。为了得到更切合实际的化工企业生产计划优化结果,采用分段线性函数和多项式函数对非线性单耗问题建模并进行比较。案例结果表明,分段线性函数不需要回归参数,建模简单,精度较高,对于中等规模问题求解时间短,能够同时处理装置的多种原料非线性单耗,而不需要增加新的整数变量,多项式函数则不具有这些优点。分段线性函数建模方法已经在化工企业生产计划图形建模优化系统(GIOCIMS)中实现,并在中国石化巴陵分公司得到应用。     

深度融合特征提取网络及其在化工过程软测量中的应用

复杂化工过程的观测数据往往同时包含非线性和强动态特性,而传统的化工过程软测量方法无法准确提取观测数据的非线性动态特征,以至影响数据建模和质量预报的准确性。提出了一种基于变分自编码器的深度融合特征提取网络(deep fusion features extraction network, DFFEN)。在变分自编码器框架下,通过构建潜隐特征信息传递通道,提取非线性动态潜隐变量。并利用自注意力机制(self-attention)融合关键的隐层信息,优化因信息传递通道过长而导致的潜在特征被遗忘的问题。此外,在后端网络构建潜隐变量和关键质量变量之间的回归模型,以实现关键质量变量的预报。最后,通过数值案例和实际的合成氨过程验证了所提出的DFFEN模型的可行性和有效性。     

深度融合特征提取网络及其在化工过程软测量中的应用

复杂化工过程的观测数据往往同时包含非线性和强动态特性,而传统的化工过程软测量方法无法准确提取观测数据的非线性动态特征,以至影响数据建模和质量预报的准确性。提出了一种基于变分自编码器的深度融合特征提取网络(deep fusion features extraction network, DFFEN)。在变分自编码器框架下,通过构建潜隐特征信息传递通道,提取非线性动态潜隐变量。并利用自注意力机制(self-attention)融合关键的隐层信息,优化因信息传递通道过长而导致的潜在特征被遗忘的问题。此外,在后端网络构建潜隐变量和关键质量变量之间的回归模型,以实现关键质量变量的预报。最后,通过数值案例和实际的合成氨过程验证了所提出的DFFEN模型的可行性和有效性。     

变增益的非线性预测控制算法

采用变增益策略,用输入与稳态输出的映射表示系统的静态非线性,用一个增益为1的ARX模型表示系统的动态模型,代替多数文献中常用的分段线性多模型方法进行非线性系统的预测控制.文中通过对连续搅拌釜反应器(CSTR)的仿真,验证了本算法的有效性.     

过程系统变负荷下的数据校正与参数估计方法

过程系统的数据校正与参数估计是进行实时操作优化与过程控制的基础。过程系统变负荷下由于模型参数变化的非线性及显著误差的影响,导致数据校正与参数估计的结果不准确,从而影响实时操作优化与过程控制的效率。针对此问题,本文提出了一种用于变负荷下的数据校正与参数估计方法。此方法主要包括过程的稳态检测与数据采样,多工况下的数据聚类和基于多组测量的数据校正与参数估计。首先选择有效和可靠的过程测量数据,根据变负荷下工况的波动性与系统的非线性特征进行数据聚类,最后基于聚类结果调整模型参数使得模型输出与过程测量数据偏差最小。此方法可有效地减小模型参数变化的非线性及显著误差对数据校正与参数估计结果的影响。基于现场的测量数据,将此方法应用于空气分离流程系统中,结果显示了基于此方法的数据校正与参数估计结果更准确。     

变负荷工况下NOx排放量预测控制

NO_x是火电厂排放的主要污染物之一,降低NO_x的排放是火电厂面临的主要问题。针对火电厂变负荷工况下的NO_x排放量最小化问题,本文提出了一种基于最小二乘支持向量机（LSSVM）的非线性模型预测控制算法。根据电站锅炉实际历史数据建立锅炉负荷预测模型和NO_x排放预测模型,并以交叉验证的方法优化模型参数,从而获得高精度模型。在此基础上以NO_x的排放量最小为优化目标,考虑锅炉负荷约束,构建锅炉燃烧优化模型。采用差分进化算法求解优化模型得到控制参数的最优设定值。为了验证本文提出算法的有效性,采用实际生产数据进行实验。实验结果表明本方法能够在变负荷工况下有效降低NO_x排放量,在不增加电厂改造成本上,为电厂提供了有效的控制手段,具有一定应用前景。     

动态实时优化策略下的分层式预测控制及其在化工过程中的应用

针对化工过程中那些因存在批处理、含有物料回流环节而很难达到稳态的过程以及一些因扰动的存在而很难精确地操作在一个设定点处的非线性过程,采用常规的稳态优化会产生低效或失效优化解的问题,提出一种动态实时优化策略。即在多层控制结构中的RTO层采用动态优化而非常规的稳态优化,依照过程的优化操作信息在满足过程动态规律和物料、产品市场价格变化的条件下实现生产的经济利润最优,事例仿真结果表明该方法的可行性和有效性。     

汽油在线优化调合模型设计

汽油在线调合具有非线性和大纯滞后等不易控制的特点.提出采用非线性PID控制模型的约束条件和基本公式,以及对调合模型中采用的非线性PID 鲁棒优化 Smith预估进行了较深入的分析,解决了调合过程最棘手的辛烷值混合的非线性问题.经二个实际项目工程的实施验证,很好地解决了调合过程的辛烷值优化控制的精度和稳定性问题.     

Nonlinear model predictive control: current status and future directions

Linear model predictive control (LMPC) is well established as the industry standard for controlling constrained multivariable processes. A major limitation of LMPC is that plant behavior is described by linear dynamic models. As a result, LMPC is inadequate for highly nonlinear processes and moderately nonlinear processes which have large operating regimes. This shortcoming coupled with increasingly stringent demands on throughput and product quality has spurred the development of nonlinear model predictive control (NMPC). NMPC is conceptually similar to its linear counterpart except that nonlinear dynamic models are used for process prediction and optimization. The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of current NMPC technology and applications, as well as to propose topics for future research and development. The review demonstrates that NMPC is well suited for controlling multivariable nonlinear processes with constraints, but several theoretical and practical issues must be resolved before widespread industrial acceptance is achieved.     

NONLINEAR MODEL PREDICTIVE CONTROL

Nonlinear Model Predictive Control (NMPC), a strategy for constrained, feedback control of nonlinear processes, has been developed. The algorithm uses a simultaneous solution and optimization approach to determine the open-loop optimal manipulated variable trajectory at each sampling instant. Feedback is incorporated via an estimator, which uses process measurements to infer unmeasured state and disturbance values. These are used by the controller to determine the future optimal control policy. This scheme can be used to control processes described by different kinds of models, such as nonlinear ordinary differential/algebraic equations, partial differential/algebraic equations, integra-differential equations and delay equations. The advantages of the proposed NMPC scheme are demonstrated with the start-up of a non-isothermal, non-adiabatic CSTR with an irreversible, first-order reaction. The set-point corresponds to an open-loop unstable steady state. Comparisons have been made with controllers designed using (1) nonlinear variable transformations, (2) a linear controller tuned using the internal model control approach, and (3) open-loop optimal control. NMPC was able to bring the controlled variable to its set-point quickly and smoothly from a wide variety of initial conditions. Unlike the other controllers, NMPC dealt with constraints in an explicit manner without any degradation in the quality of control. NMPC also demonstrated superior performance in the presence of a moderate amount of error in the model parameters, and the process was brought to its set-point without steady-state offset.     

Dynamic Optimization and Non‐linear Model Predictive Control to Achieve Targeted Particle Morphologies

An event‐driven approach based on dynamic optimization and nonlinear model predictive control (NMPC) is investigated together with inline Raman spectroscopy for process monitoring and control. The benefits and challenges in polymerization and morphology monitoring are presented, and an overview of the used mechanistic models and the details of the dynamic optimization and NMPC approach to achieve the relevant process objectives are provided. Finally, the implementation of the approach is discussed, and results from experiments in lab and pilot‐plant reactors are presented.     

Model predictive control for the self-optimized operation in wastewater treatment plants: Analysis of dynamic issues

This paper describes a procedure to find the best controlled variables in an economic sense for the activated sludge process in a wastewater treatment plant, despite the large load disturbances. A novel dynamic analysis of the closed loop control of these variables has been performed, considering a nonlinear model predictive controller (NMPC) and a particular distributed NMPC-PI control structure where the PI is devoted to control the process active constraints and the NMPC the self-optimizing variables. The well-known self-optimizing control methodology has been applied, considering the most important measurements of the process. This methodology provides the optimum combination of measurements to keep constant with minimum economic loss. In order to avoid nonfeasible dynamic operation, a preselection of the measurements has been performed, based on the nonlinear model of the process and evaluating the possibility of keeping their values constant in the presence of typical disturbances.     

Differential recurrent neural network based predictive control

In this paper an efficient algorithm to train general differential recurrent neural network (DRNN) is developed. The trained network can be directly used in the nonlinear model predictive control (NMPC) context. The neural network is represented in a general nonlinear state-space form and used to predict the future dynamic behavior of the nonlinear process in real time. In the new training algorithms, the ODEs of the model and the dynamic sensitivity are solved simultaneously using Taylor series expansion and automatic differentiation (AD) techniques. The same approach is also used to solve the online optimization problem in the predictive controller. The efficiency and effectiveness of the DRNN training algorithm and the NMPC approach are demonstrated through a two-CSTR case study. A good model fitting for the nonlinear plant at different sampling rates is obtained using the new method. A comparison with other approaches shows that the new algorithm can considerably reduce network training time and improve solution accuracy. The DRNN based NMPC approach results in good control performance under different operating conditions.     

Optimization-based strategies for the operation of low-density polyethylene tubular reactors: nonlinear model predictive control

In this work, we present a general nonlinear model predictive control (NMPC) framework for low-density polyethylene (LDPE) tubular reactors. The framework is based on a first-principles dynamic model able to capture complex phenomena arising in these units. We first demonstrate the potential of using NMPC to simultaneously regulate and optimize the process economics in the presence of persistent disturbances such as fouling. We then couple the NMPC controller with a compatible moving horizon estimator (MHE) to provide output feedback. Finally, we discuss computational limitations arising in this framework and make use of recently proposed advanced-step MHE and NMPC strategies to provide nearly instantaneous feedback.     

On‐Line PEMFC Control Using Parameterized Nonlinear Model‐Based Predictive Control

In this work, a fast nonlinear model‐based predictive control (NMPC) strategy is designed and experimentally validated on‐line on a real fuel cell. Regarding NMPC strategies, the most challenging part remains to achieve on‐line implementation, especially when dealing with fast dynamic systems. As previously demonstrated in a recent work, the proposed control strategy is ideally suited to address this problem. Indeed, it is 30 times faster than classical NMPC controllers. This strategy relies on a specific parameterization of the control actions to reduce the computational time and achieve on‐line implementation. Due to its short computational time compared to mechanistic models, an artificial neural network model is designed and experimentally validated. This model is employed as internal model in the NMPC controller to predict the system behavior. To confirm the applicability and the relevance of the proposed NMPC controller varying control scenarios are investigated on a test bench. The built‐in controller is overridden and the NMPC controller is implemented externally and executed on‐line. Experimental results exhibit the outstanding tracking capability and robustness against model‐process mismatch of the proposed strategy. The parameterized NMPC controller turns out to be an excellent candidate for on‐line applications.     

A nested online scheduling and nonlinear model predictive control framework for multi-product continuous systems

In the pursuit of integrated scheduling and control frameworks for chemical processes, it is important to develop accurate integrated models and computational strategies such that optimal decisions can be made in a dynamic environment. In this study, a recently developed switched system formulation that integrates scheduling and control decisions is extended to closed-loop operation embedded with nonlinear model predictive control (NMPC). The resulting framework is a nested online scheduling and control loop that allows to obtain fast and accurate solutions as no model reduction is needed and no integer variables are involved in the formulations. In the outer loop, the integrated model is solved to calculate an optimal product switching sequence such that the process economics is optimized, whereas in the inner loop, an NMPC implements the scheduling decisions. The proposed scheme was tested on two multi-product continuous systems. Unexpected large disturbances and rush orders were handled effectively.     

一种基于状态估计的间歇过程模型实时更新预测控制策略简

Nonlinear model predictive control （NMPC） is an appealing control technique for improving the per- formance of batch processes, but its implementation in industry is not always possible due to its heavy on-line computation. To facilitate the implementation of NMPC in batch processes, we propose a real-time updated model predictive control method based on state estimation. The method includes two strategies： a multiple model building strategy and a real-time model updated strategy. The multiple model building strategy is to produce a series of sim- plified models to reduce the on-line computational complexity of NMPC. The real-time model updated strategy is to update the simplified models to keep the accuracy of the models describing dynamic process behavior. The method is validated with a typical batch reactor. Simulation studies show that the new method is efficient and robust with respect to model mismatch and changes in process parameters.     

Nonlinear model predictive control for dividing wall columns

Dividing wall columns (DWCs) are practical, effective, and promising among distillation process intensification technologies. Nonlinear model predictive control (NMPC) schemes are developed in this study to control the three-product DWCs. As these systems are intensely interactive and highly nonlinear, NMPC may be more suitable than the traditional PI control. The model is established based on Python and Pyomo platforms. As the original mathematical model of the column section is ill-posed, index reduction is used to avoid a high-index differential-algebraic equation (DAE) system. The well-posed index-1 system after index reduction is employed for the steady-state simulation and dynamic control in this study. Case studies with three DWC configurations to separate the mixture of ethanol (A), n-propanol (B), and n-butanol (C) show that the NMPC performs very well with small maximum deviations and short settling times. This demonstrates that the NMPC is a feasible and very effective scheme to control three-product DWCs.