Utilizing model predictive control in continuous cooking application
Pukkila, Niko (2015)
2015
Automaatiotekniikan koulutusohjelma
Teknisten tieteiden tiedekunta - Faculty of Engineering Sciences
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2015-04-08
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:tty-201503251166
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:tty-201503251166
Tiivistelmä
Continuous cooking is an important part of pulping process. High quality product is essential to preserve competitiveness of the mill. Modern automation increase profitability by improving product quality and reducing expenses.
The objective of this thesis was to familiarize myself with pulp process and to utilize model predictive control in continuous cooking application. As a result, performance and usability improves. A familiar MPC software was used for this complex process with long delays and strong interactions.
The work was done as a part of a pilot project. The created MPC controller was tested successfully with the MPC software. The information received from this projects proba-bly increases the use of modern control technology in future projects.
The objective of this thesis was to familiarize myself with pulp process and to utilize model predictive control in continuous cooking application. As a result, performance and usability improves. A familiar MPC software was used for this complex process with long delays and strong interactions.
The work was done as a part of a pilot project. The created MPC controller was tested successfully with the MPC software. The information received from this projects proba-bly increases the use of modern control technology in future projects.