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).
Call for proposal
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CSC - Cost-sharing contractsCoordinator
6160 MD Geleen
Netherlands
Participants (11)
02460 Kantvik
2628 CA Delft
00186 Roma
3001 Leuven
5282 WV Boxtel
00101 Helsinki
Roma
EC4V 6HD London
4200 AA Gorinchem
15063 Cassano Spinola
00184 Roma