Trajectory Tracking of an Optimizing Path in a Batch Reactor: Experimental Study

We propose an integrated method for optimization and control of batch reactors. Based on the desired performance index, the modified two-step method is applied to optimize an operating trajectory. Yield optimization is assured for a real plant by tracking the model-dependent optimized trajectory through the proposed modified globally linearizing control (MGLC) structure. Experimental results reveal that the proposed MGLC structure can be applied in tracking an operating trajectory determined on-line or off-line.