Abstract

Batch processes are commonly characterized by uneven trajectories due to the existence of batch-to-batch variations. The batch end-product quality is usually measured at the end of these uneven trajectories. It is necessary to align the time differences for both the measured trajectories and the batch end-product quality in order to implement statistical process monitoring and control schemes. Apart from synchronizing trajectories with variable lengths using an indicator variable or dynamic time warping, this paper proposes a novel approach to align uneven batch data by identifying short-window PCA&PLS models at first and then applying these identified models to extend shorter trajectories and predict future batch end-product quality. Furthermore, uneven batch data can also be aligned to be a specified batch length using moving window estimation. The proposed approach and its application to the control of batch end-product quality are demonstrated with a simulated example of fed-batch fermentation for penicillin production.

DOI

10.1016/j.isatra.2013.12.020

Publication Date

2014-01-01

Publication Title

ISA Transactions

Volume

53

Publisher

Elsevier BV

ISSN

0019-0578

Embargo Period

2024-11-22

Comments

keywords: Variable batch lengths keywords: Variable batch lengths keywords: Variable batch lengths keywords: Variable batch lengths keywords: Variable batch lengths

First Page

584 - 590

Last Page

584 - 590

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