Abstract
This paper details a case study application of model predictive control for a wastewater treatment process in Lancaster, North England. The control system was implemented in real time, together with a plant monitoring system for the purposes of process supervision. Following implementation, the model predictive control system provided significant benefits compared with the previously applied control system. These benefits included a reduction of over 25% in power usage and a similar increase in plant efficiency. The system therefore represents a useful tool in helping the water industry to reach its goal of significantly reducing its carbon footprint. © 2010 Elsevier Ltd.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 54-61 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Control Engineering Practice |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jan 2011 |
Keywords
- Feedforward control
- Model-based control
- Predictive control
- Waste treatment
- Water pollution
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Financial and environmental benefits through the development and transfer of control and monitoring technology in the process industries
Barry Lennox (Participant), Ognjen Marjanovic (Participant), Matthew Mcewan (Participant) & Marie O'Brien (Participant)
Impact: Policy, Economic, Environmental