Self-organizing migrating algorithm used for model predictive control of semi-batch chemical reactor

Abstract

The current availability of powerful computing technologies enables using of complex computational methods. One of such complex method is also the self-organizing migrating algorithm (SOMA). This algorithm can be used for solving of various optimization problems. It may be used even for such complex task, as the non-linear process control is. In this paper, the capability of using SOMA algorithm for the model predictive control (MPC) of semi-batch chemical reactor is studied. The MPC controller including self-organizing migrating algorithm (SOMA) is used for the optimization of the control sequence. The reactor itself is used in chromium recycling process in leather industry. © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016.