Abstract
In this paper, we present our first results from an industrial application of model predictive control (MPC) with real-time steady-state target optimization (RTO) for control of an industrial spray dryer that produces enriched milk powder. The MPC algorithm is based on a continuous-time transfer function model identified from data and states estimated by a time-varying Kalman filter. The RTO layer utilizes the same linear model and a nonlinear economic objective function for calculation of the economically optimized targets. We demonstrate, by industrial application of the MPC, that this method provides significantly better control of the residual moisture content, increases the throughput and decreases the energy consumption compared to conventional PI-control. The MPC operates the spray dryer closer to the residual moisture constraint of the powder product. Thus, the same amount of feed produces more powder product by increasing the average water content. The value of this is 186,000 €/year. In addition, the energy savings account to 6,900 €/year.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 15th annual European Control Conference (ECC '16) |
Number of pages | 7 |
Publisher | IEEE |
Publication date | 2016 |
Pages | 1038-1044 |
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Publication status | Published - 2016 |
Event | 15th European Control Conference - Aalborg, Denmark Duration: 29 Jun 2016 → 1 Jul 2016 Conference number: 16 http://www.ecc16.eu/call.shtml |
Conference
Conference | 15th European Control Conference |
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Number | 16 |
Country/Territory | Denmark |
City | Aalborg |
Period | 29/06/2016 → 01/07/2016 |
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Keywords
- Powders
- Moisture
- Feeds
- Regulators
- Optimization
- Steady-state
- Data models