Self learning model for intelligent predictive control system for crystallization processes

Objective

Due to unpredictable crystallisation mechanisms, industrial crystallisation (up to 70% of all chemicals) is seldom operated under automatic control of product size distribution. This frequently results in non-reproducibility, unacceptable product qualities and excess energy consumption. Objective of SINC-PRO is to increase efficiency (reproducibility) and effectiveness (-20% energy, -5% cost, reduced time-to-market) by developing advanced techniques for on-line measurement and control. Results: flexible process modelling tool, observer/feedback system integrated with on-line measurement techniques, toolbox comprising of both Model Predictive Control and self-learning neural network type control. Exploitation: modelling and control tool box (two software developers), integrated modelling and control system with new measurement techniques (5 end-user industries), improved insight in crystallisation mechanisms and control (2 RTD institutes).

Programme(s)

• FP5-GROWTH - Programme for research technological development and demonstration on "Competitive and sustainable growth 1998-2002"

Topic(s)

• 1.1.3.-1. - Key Action Innovative Products, Processes and Organisation

Funding Scheme

CSC - Cost-sharing contracts

Coordinator

DSM RESEARCH BV

Address

Koestraat 3
6160 MD Geleen
Netherlands

Participants (11)

DANISCO SUGAR OY

Finland

Address

Sokeritethaantie 20
02460 Kantvik

DELFT UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

Netherlands

Address

Leeghwaterstraat 44
2628 CA Delft

INNOVA SPA

Italy

Address

Via Della Scrofa 117
00186 Roma

INTELLIGENT SYSTEM MODELING AND CONTROL N.V.

Belgium

Address

Technologielaan 11 / 0101
3001 Leuven

IPCOS TECHNOLOGY BV

Netherlands

Address

Bosscheweg 145 A
5282 WV Boxtel

KEMIRA OYJ

Finland

Address

Porkkalankatu 3
00101 Helsinki

LABOR S.R.L.

Italy

Address

Via Della Scrofa 117
Roma

PROCESS SYSTEMS ENTERPRISE LTD.

United Kingdom

Address

Blackfriars Lane 20
EC4V 6HD London

PURAC BIOCHEM BV

Netherlands

Address

Arkelsedijk 46
4200 AA Gorinchem

ROQUETTE ITALIA SPA

Italy

Address

Via Serravalle 26
15063 Cassano Spinola

UNIVERSITY OF ROME "LA SAPIENZA"

Italy

Address

Via Eudossiana 8
00184 Roma