Abstract
Modeling of industrial production processes is becoming increasingly challenging due to their large number of variables. These variables often are highly correlated and introduce nonlinear and complex features. In this paper, we are interested to model an industrial dicalcium phosphate (DCP) drying process. Attempting to solve this issue is motivated by the need to improve several production conditions, such as minimizing the consumption of natural gas and reducing the pollution rate. In fact, applying an advanced control approach requires a dynamic model for the monitored plant. This work proposes a multivariable mathematical model for the DCP dryer within the Tunisian Chemical Group factory. A steady-state model has been reproduced using Aspen Plus software tool to implement the different functionalities of the system as well as involved reactions. Indeed, since the main operation in the drying process is the combustion reaction of the liquified petroleum gas (LPG) in the furnace that produce the necessary heat to reach a target value of temperature at the dryer outlet, we focus on determining a dynamic model for the furnace. To do so, we have proposed two approaches. The first is based on the Aspen dynamic tool. The second is based on the left matrix fraction description (LMFD) identification approach. The obtained results have been successfully validated using real measurements.
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