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Fast Model Predictive Control for hydrogen outflow regulation in Ethanol Steam Reformers

Year: 2016

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: In the recent years, the presence of alternative power sources, such as solar panels, wind farms, hydro-pumps and hydrogen-based devices, has significantly increased. The reasons of this trend are clear: contributing to a reduction of gas emissions and dependency on fossil fuels. Hydrogen-based devices are of particular interest due to their significant efficiency and reliability. Reforming technologies are among the most economic and efficient ways of producing hydrogen. In this paper we consider the regulation of hydrogen outflow in an ethanol steam reformer (ESR). In particular, a fast model predictive control approach based on a finite step response model of the process is proposed. Simulations performed using a more realistic non-linear model show the effectiveness of the proposed approach in driving the ESR to different operating conditions while fulfilling input and output constraints.

Source: Proceedings of the ... American Control Conference/Proceedings of the American Control Conference

DOI: 10.1109/acc.2016.7526153

Authors: Marcello Torchio, Carlos Ocampo-Martinez, Lalo Magni, Maria Serra, Richard D. Braatz, Davide M. Raimondo

Institutions: University of Pavia, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Institut de Robòtica i Informàtica Industrial, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Language: English

Topic: Advanced Control Systems Optimization

Subfield: Control and Systems Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2495643388

FWCI: 1.058

Cites: 18

Cited by: 6

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