Modeling and control of Wiener-type processes

We develop a simple relay feedback method to identify Wiener-type nonlinear processes. It separates the identification problem of the nonlinear static function from that of the linear dynamic subsystem to simplify the identification procedure significantly. Owing to the separation, the unmeasurable output of the linear dynamic subsystem can be obtained in a straightforward manner. Then, determining the model structure of the nonlinear static function becomes very simple and the estimates are robust to additive output noises. We can identify the whole activated region of the nonlinear static function as well as the ultimate information of the linear dynamic subsystem from only one relay feedback test. More information on the linear dynamic subsystem can be estimated by well-established linear system identification methods from additional tests. We use a nonlinear control strategy to compensate the nonlinear dynamics of the Wiener process so that the design parameters can be determined by usual tuning rules developed for linear processes and a high control performance can be achievable as in linear processes.     

The Chemistry of Water Treatment Processes Involving Ozone,Hydrogen Peroxide and Ultraviolet Radiation

Advanced oxidation processes are defined as those which involve the generation of hydroxyl radicals in sufficient quantity to affect water purification. The theoretical and (practical yield of OH from O₃ at high pH, 0₃/H₂0₂, O₃/UV and H₂O₂/UV systems is reviewed. New data is presented which illustrates the importance of direct photolysis in the O₃/UV process, the effect of the H₂0₂:0₃ ratio in the O₃/H₂O₂ process, and the impact of the low extinction coefficient of H₂O₂ in the H₂0₂/UV process.     

The voidage function and effective drag force for fluidized beds

Here, an experimental investigation on the effective drag force in a conventional fluidized bed is presented. Two beds of different particle size distribution belonging to group B and group B/D powders were fluidized in air in a diameter column. The drag force on a particle has been calculated based on the measurement of particle velocity and concentration during pulse gas tests, using twin-plane electrical capacitance tomography. The validity of the voidage function “correction function”, (1−ε_s)ⁿ, for the reliable estimation of the effective drag force has been investigated. The parameter n shows substantial dependence on the relative particle Reynolds number , and the spatial variation of the effective static and hydrodynamic forces. It is also illustrated that, a simple correlation for the effective drag coefficient as function of the particle Reynolds number (Re_p), expressed implicitly in terms of the interstitial gas velocity, can serve in estimating the effective drag force in a real fluidization process. Analysis shows that, the calculated drag force is comparable to the particle weight, which enables a better understanding of the particle dynamics, and the degree of spatial segregation in a multi-sized particle bed mixture. The analogy presented in this paper could be extended to obtain a generalized correlation for the effective drag coefficient in a fluidized bed in terms of Re_p and the particle physical properties.     

PROCESS CONTROL PERSPECTIVE FOR PROCESS ANALYTICAL TECHNOLOGY: INTEGRATION OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING PRACTICE INTO SEMICONDUCTOR AND PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES

FDA's Process Analytical Technology (PAT) initiative provides an unprecedented opportunity for chemical engineers to play significant roles in the pharmaceutical industry. In this article, the authors provide their perspectives on (1) the need for chemical engineering principles in pharmaceutical development for a thorough process understanding; (2) applications of chemical engineering principles to meet the challenges from the semiconductor and pharmaceutical industries; and (3) the integration of chemical engineering practice into the semiconductor and pharmaceutical industries to achieve process understanding and the desired state of quality-by-design. A real-world case study from the semiconductor industry is presented to demonstrate how a classic chemical engineering concept, mixing homogeneity, can be implemented by inducing forced flow to ensure an excellent copper electrochemical plating process performance and to improve product quality substantially. Further, a case study of brake system design is discussed with the concept of Dr. Taguchi's robust engineering design to illustrate how quality-by-design can be achieved through appropriate experimental design, in conjunction with the discussion on the concept of quality-by-design in pharmaceuticals. Third, a case study of freeze-dried sodium ethacrynate is presented to demonstrate the vital importance of controlling the processing factors to achieve the desired product stability. Finally, the problems of the current pharmaceutical manufacturing mode, the opportunities and engineering challenges during implementation of PAT in the pharmaceutical industry, and the role of chemical engineering in implementation of PAT is discussed in detail.     

基于因特网的远程控制系统设计

本文首先介绍了基于因特网的远程控制系统的体系结构和系统中的网络数据库关键技术,对多用户同时操作问题、Web客户端／服务器端动态交互的实现、Winsock网络实时传输通信的设计等部分进行了详细的分析设计,确定了系统使用的控制网络与信息网络融合的方法,最后介绍了远程控制系统的网络安全问题。     

基于可拓层次分析法的建设工程评标

为了科学地选择建设工程的施工单位,对层次分析法进行改进,对方案优选常用的传统层次分析法（AHP）中引入可拓学的基本理论,将判断矩阵权重向量的求解与一致性检验有机结合,有效避免了传统层次分析法中的大量试算工作,同时,考虑了人们判断的模糊性和多位决策者的实践经验。结果表明可拓层次分析法结论符合工程实际,且概念清晰,易于掌握,是一种可信的决策问题的评价方法。     

基于模糊层次分析法的应用性技术成果评价

针对现有应用性技术成果的评价指标体系,建立了相应的模糊层次分析法数学模型,此模型可克服传统层次分析法判断矩阵构造主观性强和一致性不易检验等缺点,为应用性技术成果的等级评价提供了一种简便合理的科学评价方法.     

基于宁波市的公交出行路径选择模型

本文建立了以最少换乘次数、出行距离与出行费用为评价指标的最优路径选择模型。在搜索可行路径时,将乘客的步行意愿考虑在内。针对得到的可行路径运用层次分析法(AHP),建立成对比较矩阵,计算出每条可行路径的综合权重。通过比较每条路径的综合权重选择最优出行方案。     

青县电子机箱产业集群核心竞争力评价

根据核心竞争力理论,运用层次分析法,构建了对产业集群的核心竞争力评价体系,并用此方法对青县的的电子机箱产业进行了实证分析.研究结果表明青县电子机箱行业的核心竞争力不强,其中资源整合与控制能力,技术创新能力、组织管理能力、人力资源竞争力和企业文化聚合力较弱、在此基础上提出了相应的政策建议.     

黄麦岭磷矿矿石工艺矿相学研究

经红外光谱测试及单矿物化学分析，确定了磷灰石的种类；通过显微镜观察，系统地研究了不同自然类型磷矿石中磷灰石的嵌布嵌镶关系；利用线测法测定了磷灰石的嵌布粒度；采用一粗一精一扫浮选流程，按原来的浮选条件和药剂制度所得精矿，研究了其单体解离度及选矿回收率；提出了改进选矿工艺流程的可能途径和方法。