Digital-twin development for a novel vibrating membrane aiming at fractionating fermentation broths

Oscar Andrés Prado-Rubio*, Wai Fung Hui, Mads Stevnsborg, Manuel Pinelo, Jakob Kjøbsted Huusom

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Abstract

In the near future, tools brought on by digitalization will play a more significant role in technology development and operation for debottlenecking challenges in the biochemical industry. In that regard, a novel vibrating membrane filtration system at pilot scale is currently under investigation to fractionate bio-succinic acid fermentation broth. Remarkably sustained flux has been obtained that is 3.6 times higher than the best results found in literature. Experimental data was used to develop a digital object that combine a robust communication system and hybrid model to predict hydrodynamics and fouling rate. The digital object is used to forecast membrane performance 25 min ahead, predicting the flux with high accuracy (4% error) and the onset of the irreversible fouling formation during step-up experiments. These tools will become the core of a digital twin for the adaptive operation of the ultrafiltration system under uncertainty.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 33rd European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering
EditorsAntonis Kokossis, Michael C. Georgiadis, Efstratios N. Pistikopoulos
Volume52
PublisherElsevier
Publication date2023
Pages2575-2580
ISBN (Print)978-0-443-23553-5, 978-0-443-15274-0
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Event33rd European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering - Athens, Greece
Duration: 18 Jun 202321 Jun 2023

Conference

Conference33rd European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering
Country/TerritoryGreece
CityAthens
Period18/06/202321/06/2023
SeriesComputer Aided Chemical Engineering
Volume52
ISSN1570-7946

Keywords

  • Digital-twin
  • Vibrating membrane ultrafiltration
  • Fractionation fermentation

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