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Optimal control of crystallization of alpha-lactose monohydrate

Optimization and Control 2013-10-24 v2

Abstract

We present a mathematical model for solvated crystallization of alpha -lactose monohydrate in semi-batch mode. The process dynamics are governed by conservation laws including population, molar and energy balance equations. We present and discuss the model and then control the process with the goal to privilege the production of small particles in specific the range. We compare several specific and unspecific cost functions leading to optimal strategies with significantly different effects on product quality. Control inputs are temperature, feed rate, and the choice of an appropriate crystal seed.

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@article{arxiv.1305.1043,
  title  = {Optimal control of crystallization of alpha-lactose monohydrate},
  author = {Amira Rachah and Dominikus Noll and Fabienne Espitalier and Fabien Baillon},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1305.1043},
  year   = {2013}
}

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16 pages ASCC 2013 - Asian Control Conference, Istanbul : Turkey (2013)