Method of large scale process optimization and optimal planning based on real time dynamic simulation

摘要

This invention provides a system and method of Advanced Process Control for optimal operation of multi-unit plants in large scale processing and power generation industries. The invention framework includes the following components: continuous real time dynamic process simulation, automatic coefficient adjustment of dynamic and static process models, automatic construction of transfer functions, determination of globally optimal operating point specific to current conditions, provision of additional optimal operating scenarios through a variety of unit combinations, and calculation of operational forecasts in accordance with planned production.

主权项

1. An advanced process control system for controlling a continuous processes comprising:
a. a continuous real time dynamic process simulator running in parallel to a real continuous process; b. a Coefficient Adjustment Module that performs automatic coefficient adjustment of dynamic and static process models based on changes in the real process using a sequential Monte Carlo particle filter method; c. a multivariable predictive controller operating on a computing system; d. a real-time optimization module for receiving input from the multivariable predictive controller and real time data from a distributed control system; and e. a scheduling module on the computing system to create a schedule based upon the inputs and outputs of elements a.-e.