Non-linear predictive control using local models-applied to a batch fermentation process

Abstract The problem of controlling processes that operate within a wide range of operating conditions is addressed. The operation of the process is decomposed into a set of operating regimes, and simple local state-space model structures are developed for each regime. These are combined into a global model structure using an interpolation method. Unknown local model parameters are identified using empirical data. The control problem is solved using a model predictive controller based on this model representation. As an example, a simulated batch fermentation reactor is studied. The model-based controller's performance is compared to the performance with an exact process model, and a linear model. It is experienced that a non-linear model with good prediction capabilities can be constructed using elementary and qualitative process knowledge combined with a sufficiently large amount of process data.

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