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Real-time optimization for a laboratory-scale flotation column

2015; Elsevier BV; Volume: 86; Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.compchemeng.2015.12.006

1873-4375

Daniel Navia, Diego Castillo, Iván Cornejo, César de Prada,

Fault Detection and Control Systems

In this paper, a supervisory layer with real-time optimization (RTO) has been implemented in an experimental laboratory-scale flotation column for copper concentration. A two-stage and modifier adaptation (MA) methodology for RTO has been compared under structural, experimental and dynamic uncertainty. In addition, a gradient-free alternative for MA, called nested modifier optimization, has been proposed and tested. The results show that the KKT updates of the MA approach allow the process optimum to be determined under uncertain scenarios, unlike the two-stage approach. From the perspective of gradient modifiers, the performance of the nested methodology is comparable to the dual approach because previous past values are used to update the modifiers without requiring the gradient estimation step. In addition, the interaction of RTO with the regulatory layer must be considered to propose an optimal implementation.