Distillation Control & Optimization: Operation Fundamentals through Software Control (Mechanical Engineering)

The latest methodologies for the control of distillation processes

Written by an expert with more than 30 years of industry experience, Distillation Control and Optimization: Operation Fundamentals through Software Control is filled with proven solutions to control problems in distillation processes. This authoritative guide discusses regulatory control and the development of advanced control systems such as multivariable predictive control. Realworld examples of commercial units analyzed using the results of rigorous simulation models are included. Detailed diagrams illustrate the proven methods presented in this practical resource.

COVERAGE INCLUDES:

• Two-product columns
• Multiproduct columns
• Liquid and vapor sidestream columns
• Column operating pressure
• Column capacity and efficiency
• Two-product column basic control
• Two-product column quality control
• Disturbances to the column
• Multiproduct column control
• Crude oil fractionators control
• Multivariable predictive control technology
• Inferentials in distillation
• Quality estimators of refinery distillation products