Knowledge-driven batch production

• Research unit: EU RFP
• Project number: 99.0438-2

Key words (English)

Batch production; batch process control; batch optimization;
Education; Training; Scientific Research; Social Aspects

Alternative project number (English)

EU project number: HPRN-2000-00039

Research programs (English)

EU-programme: 5. Frame Research Programme - 4.1.1 Research training networks

Short description (English)

See abstract

Partners and International Organizations (English)

Coordinator: Technical University of Denmark; Lyngby (DK)

Abstract (English)

Two key areas of concern in the chemical and biochemical processing industries are how to achieve greater efficiency at lower cost with existing plants, and how to maximize the benefits of modern multi-purpose agile manufacturing technology. As many companies are now looking to manufacture a wide variety of products, often in small batches, there is a requirement for generic types of models and control and optimization tools that can encompass a range of products and recipes. The Research Training Network 'BatchPro' is a major contributor to the modeling, monitoring, control and optimization of batch production systems.

More specifically, the ability to use knowledge from different sources to drive batch processes is of crucial importance across many sectors. In order to satisfy the identified needs, advanced measurement techniques and leading edge multivariate data processing and optimizing process control procedures are required. It is essential, therefore, that process engineers, chemists, mathematicians, statisticians and control engineers collaborate to develop the appropriate tools through multi-disciplinary research.

The knowledge-driven approach consists of three research themes:
· Modeling through knowledge integration,
· Multivariate measurements, performance monitoring and state estimation,
. Nonlinear control and dynamic optimization.

References in databases (English)

Swiss Database: Euro-DB of the
State Secretariat for Education and Research
Hallwylstrasse 4
CH-3003 Berne, Switzerland
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Swiss Project-Number: 99.0438-2