Control of TAME reactive distillation using Non-Dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm-II

The control system performs poor in characteristics and even it becomes unstable, if improper values of the controller tuning constants are used. So it becomes necessary to tune the controller parameters to achieve good control performance with the proper choice of tuning constants. Many control problems involve simultaneous optimization of multiple variables that competing with each other. In this paper, the Non-Dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm-II (NSGA-II) has been successfully applied to optimization of dynamic state of t-amyl-methyl-ether (TAME) reactive distillation process. This paper presents the tuning of Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) controllers by minimizing of two objective functions (overshoot and Integral of Absolute Error (IAE)) through the NSGA-II. Results show that genetic algorithm is more suitable method for optimal control of the TAME reactive distillation columns than traditional methods such as Tyreus-Luyben.     

大型脉冲袋式除尘器的自动控制

对大型脉冲袋式除尘器自动控制的有关问题作了研讨。研制成功了以中型可编程控制器为主机的“BMC-V型大型脉冲袋式除尘器电脑控制系统”,实际运行效果良好。     

智能预测算法在污水处理pH值控制中的应用

在处理污水时pH值的变化过程具有高度非线性和时滞性,常规PID控制器的控制效果不够理想。介绍了污水处理过程的反应原理以及pH值控制方面存在的问题,阐述了非线性预测控制算法的一般步骤,确定了污水pH值智能预测控制的研究思路。确定了输入输出变量并搭建其数学模型,然后根据数学模型构建了神经网络预测模型。将粒子群与BP神经网络相结合,利用粒子群算法优化神经网络的初始权值阈值,既能克服BP算法局部最优的问题,又能提升收敛速度及预测精度。最后将智能预测控制算法的输出作用于PID控制回路的设定值。仿真结果表明,智能预测控制算法控制性能优于单纯PID控制,能更快跟踪设定值,具有更强的适应性。     

Integration of process control protection layer into a simulation-based HAZOP tool

This paper discusses the framework methodology behind the proposed simulation-based HAZOP tool. Simulation-based approach is one of the many ways to support conventional HAZOP by its automation. Compared to knowledge-based and other approaches, a HAZOP software tool based on deviations simulation is able to examine the investigated process more into detail and so find root causes of hazardous consequences. Another advantage is the ability to identify also potential hazards which did not occur in the past and might be overlooked. The presented framework methodology uses a layer of protection analysis (LOPA) concept of independent protection layers (IPLs) testing. Control system integrated into the raw process design represents the first of various protection layers of the LOPA concept. As a case study, a CSTR chemical production with nonlinear behavior under Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) actions as the predominant type of classical feedback control strategy is used. The presented tool identifies hazardous regimes under conditions when control loop introduces hazardous consequences or even acts synergically with existing hazardous events. Risk derived from different consequences is ranked by the risk assessment matrix (RAM) as a part of the conventional quantitative HAZOP study.     

The management of process control deployment using interactions in risks analyses

The purpose of this article is to present the concept of risk typology and its use in the management of process control deployment at a fab-wide level. This research provides a comprehensive method based on Failure Mode Effect and Criticality Analysis to control failures that count throughout an organization.The method employed in this research uses a model of risk analysis and typology to operate a demonstration and to infer management practices.It results from this model: (1) the demonstration of equalities among some typologies and (2) a practical manner to use it to manage the deployment of controls and feedbacks throughout an entire manufacturing system. A four years observation of process control deployment underlines the potential of this method to remove silos-effects among risks analyses.To conclude, the concept of typology can sustain process control management and especially the deployment of controls and feedbacks. An industrial observation evaluates its potential of development.