“Composition control of a binary distillation column using multivariable optimal control”

Authors: Bjarne A. Foss,
Affiliation: NTNU, Department of Engineering Cybernetics
Reference: 1983, Vol 4, No 4, pp. 195-216.

Keywords: Binary distillation columns, modeling, dual composition control, optimal control

Abstract: This article discusses dual composition control of binary distillation columns subjected to feed disturbances. A simulation model is established and some of its characteristics are discussed.

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BibTeX:
@article{MIC-1983-4-1,
  title={{Composition control of a binary distillation column using multivariable optimal control}},
  author={Foss, Bjarne A.},
  journal={Modeling, Identification and Control},
  volume={4},
  number={4},
  pages={195--216},
  year={1983},
  doi={10.4173/mic.1983.4.1},
  publisher={Norwegian Society of Automatic Control}
};