Nonlinear predictive control based on artificial neural network model for industrial crystallization

This paper illustrates the benefits of a nonlinear model based predictive control (NMPC) strategy for setpoint tracking control of an industrial crystallization process. A neural networks model is used as internal model to predict process outputs. An optimization problem is solved to compute future control actions taking into account real-time control objectives. Furthermore, a more suitable output variable is used for process control: the mass of crystals in the solution is used instead of the traditional electrical conductivity. The performance of the NMPC implementation is assessed via simulation results based on industrial data.

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