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A multiscale model for conceptual design and simulation of a carbothermic reduction process for aluminium production
Towards a general stability analysis of process network systems
This paper considers process systems whose dynamics are described by conservation laws for extensive variables and second law of thermodynamics and which can also been considered as interconnected (network) systems. In representing the dynamics and the analysis of network systems Tellegen's theorem and the passivity theory are used. Different from the usual application of these two methods on large scale systems, in this work, we only consider a single unit (node). For a single process unit, we apply the Tellegen's theorem and using a suitable storage function, derive the expression for the rate of change of the storage function. This expression is obtained for the cases of single phase and binary phases.</p
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Multivariable and distributed control of nonlinear chemical processes using adaptive methods
In this work we studied the application of adaptive learning and optimization to chemical process control. The work covered theory as well as practical applications of adaptive and nonlinear control, including multivariable periodic control The main findings were: 1. Linear adaptive control systems may display chaotic behavior. The chaos has small amplitude if the algorithm is properly implemented. 2. Stability theory for nonlinear adaptive control has been developed. 3. Experimental evaluation of predictive control was performed. 4. A theory for periodic control and adaptive periodic control of chemical processes was developed
Integrated multiphysics and computational fluid dynamics modeling of a carbothermic aluminium reactor
A finite element computational fluid dynamics sensitivity analysis for the conceptual design of a carbothermic aluminium reactor
Multiscale modeling for electrode voltage optimization in the design of a carbothermic aluminum process
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