Abstract
AbstractThe optimal control problem for multiple beds is formulated and a distributed maximum principle derived. Gradient methods are then used to synthesize the optimal control policies for some examples in three‐bed isothermal and adiabatic reactors. Finally, examples are worked to illustrate the computational algorithm in adiabatic beds when optimal catalyst loading is to be determined, and when it is desired to distribute the feed in an optimal fashion between the beds. Reasonably good convergence was obtained in all the examples, so that the method appears quite feasible for determining optimal control policies in multiple reactors subject to catalyst decay.
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