DETERMINING TOTAL INVENTORY OF BATCH AND CONTINUOUS INVENTORIES IN A BIOFUEL PRODUCTION PROCESS
    1.
    发明申请
    DETERMINING TOTAL INVENTORY OF BATCH AND CONTINUOUS INVENTORIES IN A BIOFUEL PRODUCTION PROCESS 有权
    在生物工艺过程中确定批次和连续存货的总存货

    公开(公告)号:US20090240603A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-09-24

    申请号:US12052117

    申请日:2008-03-20

    IPC分类号: G06Q10/00

    摘要: System and method for determining total inventory of batch and continuous biomass inventories in a biofuel production process. Measured biomass inventory values are received, including batch inventories from multiple batch fermenters and at least one continuous beer well inventory. The values are premised on a controlled vapor pressure of the batch fermenters and beer well(s), where the pressure fluctuates in an uncontrolled manner. A measured vapor pressure for the batch fermenters and beerwell(s) is received, and pressure compensated inventory values determined based on the measured inventory and pressure values. Measured biomass input flow to the batch fermenters and output flow from the beerwell(s) are received, and are premised on a constant biomass temperature and density, where biomass temperature and density fluctuate in an uncontrolled manner. The total inventory of batch and continuous inventories is determined based on the measured flows and the pressure compensated inventory values, and stored.

    摘要翻译: 在生物燃料生产过程中确定批量和连续生物质清单总库存的系统和方法。 收到测量的生物量库存值,包括来自多批次发酵罐的批量清单和至少一个连续的啤酒井库存。 这些值以分批发酵罐和啤酒井的受控蒸气压为前提,其中压力以不受控制的方式波动。 接收批量发酵罐和啤酒瓶的测量蒸汽​​压力,并根据测量的库存和压力值确定压力补偿库存值。 接收到批量发酵罐的测量的生物质输入流量和来自啤酒井的输出流量,并且以恒定的生物质温度和密度为前提,其中生物质温度和密度以不受控制的方式波动。 批量和连续存货的总库存是根据测量流量和压力补偿库存值确定的,并存储。

    Determining total inventory of batch and continuous inventories in a biofuel production process
    2.
    发明授权
    Determining total inventory of batch and continuous inventories in a biofuel production process 有权
    确定生物燃料生产过程中批次和连续库存的总库存

    公开(公告)号:US09298174B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-29

    申请号:US12052117

    申请日:2008-03-20

    摘要: System and method for determining total inventory of batch and continuous biomass inventories in a biofuel production process. Measured biomass inventory values are received, including batch inventories from multiple batch fermenters and at least one continuous beer well inventory. The values are premised on a controlled vapor pressure of the batch fermenters and beer well(s), where the pressure fluctuates in an uncontrolled manner. A measured vapor pressure for the batch fermenters and beerwell(s) is received, and pressure compensated inventory values determined based on the measured inventory and pressure values. Measured biomass input flow to the batch fermenters and output flow from the beerwell(s) are received, and are premised on a constant biomass temperature and density, where biomass temperature and density fluctuate in an uncontrolled manner. The total inventory of batch and continuous inventories is determined based on the measured flows and the pressure compensated inventory values, and stored.

    摘要翻译: 在生物燃料生产过程中确定批量和连续生物质清单总库存的系统和方法。 收到测量的生物量库存值,包括来自多批次发酵罐的批量清单和至少一个连续的啤酒井库存。 这些值以分批发酵罐和啤酒井的受控蒸气压为前提,其中压力以不受控制的方式波动。 接收批量发酵罐和啤酒瓶的测量蒸汽​​压力,并根据测量的库存和压力值确定压力补偿库存值。 接收到批量发酵罐的测量的生物质输入流量和来自啤酒井的输出流量,并且以恒定的生物质温度和密度为前提,其中生物质温度和密度以不受控制的方式波动。 批量和连续存货的总库存是根据测量流量和压力补偿库存值确定的,并存储。

    Determining total mill flow in a biofuel production process
    3.
    发明授权
    Determining total mill flow in a biofuel production process 有权
    确定生物燃料生产过程中的总流量

    公开(公告)号:US07840363B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-11-23

    申请号:US12052159

    申请日:2008-03-20

    IPC分类号: G01F1/00

    摘要: System and method for determining total mill flow (TMF) in a biofuel production process. Measured slurry flow and density values from a process fed by mill(s), backset, and at least one water source, are received. The slurry includes biomass solids and water. Measured backset flow and density values, and a backset composition value are received, as well as a slurry composition value indicating % biomass solids of the slurry is received. A quantity of biomass solids and/or water of the slurry determined based on the slurry flow, density, and composition, and a quantity of the biomass solids and/or water of the backset determined based on the backset flow and density, backset composition, and a system filter characterizing time delays and lags between measurements of the backset flow and biomass slurry flow. Total mill flow is determined based on the quantities of biomass solids and/or water of the slurry and backset.

    摘要翻译: 用于确定生物燃料生产过程中总磨机流量(TMF)的系统和方法。 从磨机,回填和至少一个水源进料的过程中测量浆料流量和密度值。 浆料包括生物质固体和水。 接收测量的回填流量和密度值以及回填组成值,以及接收表示浆料的生物质固体%的浆料组成值。 基于浆料流动,密度和组成以及基于回流流动和密度,回缩组成确定的回流的生物质固体和/或水的量确定的一定量的生物质固体和/或水的量, 以及系统过滤器,其特征在于回流流和生物质浆料流的测量之间的时间延迟和滞后。 总磨机流量基于浆料和回填件的生物质固体和/或水的量确定。

    DETERMINING TOTAL MILL FLOW IN A BIOFUEL PRODUCTION PROCESS
    4.
    发明申请
    DETERMINING TOTAL MILL FLOW IN A BIOFUEL PRODUCTION PROCESS 有权
    确定生物燃料生产过程中的总计量

    公开(公告)号:US20090235716A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-09-24

    申请号:US12052159

    申请日:2008-03-20

    IPC分类号: G01F25/00

    摘要: System and method for determining total mill flow (TMF) in a biofuel production process. Measured slurry flow and density values from a process fed by mill(s), backset, and at least one water source, are received. The slurry includes biomass solids and water. Measured backset flow and density values, and a backset composition value are received, as well as a slurry composition value indicating % biomass solids of the slurry is received. A quantity of biomass solids and/or water of the slurry determined based on the slurry flow, density, and composition, and a quantity of the biomass solids and/or water of the backset determined based on the backset flow and density, backset composition, and a system filter characterizing time delays and lags between measurements of the backset flow and biomass slurry flow. Total mill flow is determined based on the quantities of biomass solids and/or water of the slurry and backset.

    摘要翻译: 用于确定生物燃料生产过程中总磨机流量(TMF)的系统和方法。 从磨机,回填和至少一个水源进料的过程中测量浆料流量和密度值。 浆料包括生物质固体和水。 接收测量的回填流量和密度值以及回填组成值,以及接收表示浆料的生物质固体%的浆料组成值。 基于浆料流动,密度和组成以及基于回流流动和密度,回缩组成确定的回流的生物质固体和/或水的量确定的一定量的生物质固体和/或水的量, 以及系统过滤器,其特征在于回流流量和生物质浆料流的测量之间的时间延迟和滞后。 总磨机流量基于浆料和回填件的生物质固体和/或水的量来确定。

    MODEL PREDICTIVE CONTROL OF A FERMENTATION FEED IN BIOFUEL PRODUCTION
    5.
    发明申请
    MODEL PREDICTIVE CONTROL OF A FERMENTATION FEED IN BIOFUEL PRODUCTION 有权
    发酵生产中发酵饲料的模型预测控制

    公开(公告)号:US20080104003A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-05-01

    申请号:US11757557

    申请日:2007-06-04

    IPC分类号: G06F17/00 G06G7/48

    摘要: System and method for managing fermentation feed in a biofuel production process, comprising a dynamic multivariate predictive model-based controller coupled to a dynamic multivariate predictive model. The model is executable to: receive process information, including water inventory and biomass information, from the biofuel production process; receive a specified objective for the fermentation feed specifying a target biomass concentration; and generate model output comprising target values for a plurality of manipulated variables of the biofuel production process, including target flow rates of water and/or biomass contributing to the fermentation feed in accordance with the specified objective. The controller is operable to dynamically control the biofuel production process by adjusting the plurality of manipulated variables to model-determined target values to stabilize water/biomass balance in the fermentation feed in accordance with the specified objective, including the specified target biomass concentration.

    摘要翻译: 用于管理生物燃料生产过程中的发酵饲料的系统和方法,包括耦合到动态多变量预测模型的基于动态多变量预测模型的控制器。 该模型可执行于:从生物燃料生产过程中接收过程信息,包括水资源清查和生物量信息; 获得指定目标生物量浓度的发酵饲料的特定目标; 并且产生包括生物燃料生产过程的多个操作变量的目标值的模型输出,包括根据指定目标对发酵饲料贡献的水和/或生物质的目标流速。 控制器可操作以通过将多个操作变量调整到模型确定的目标值来动态地控制生物燃料生产过程,以根据包括指定的目标生物质浓度的指定目标来稳定发酵饲料中的水/生物量平衡。

    Nonlinear Model Predictive Control of a Biofuel Fermentation Process
    6.
    发明申请
    Nonlinear Model Predictive Control of a Biofuel Fermentation Process 有权
    生物燃料发酵过程的非线性模型预测控制

    公开(公告)号:US20080167852A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-07-10

    申请号:US11927960

    申请日:2007-10-30

    IPC分类号: G06G7/48

    摘要: System and method for managing batch fermentation in a biofuel production process. A nonlinear control model of yeast growth and fermentable sugar concentration for biofuel (e.g., fuel ethanol) production in a batch fermentation process (pure and/or fed-batch fermentation) of a biofuel production process is provided. Process information for the batch fermentation process is received, and the nonlinear control model executed using the process information as input to determine values of one or more fermentation process variables for the batch fermentation process, e.g., fermentation temperature and/or enzyme flow, for substantially maximizing yeast growth and achieving target fermentable sugar concentrations. The batch fermentation process is then controlled in accordance with the determined values for the one or more fermentation process variables to substantially maximize yeast growth and achieve target fermentable sugar concentrations, where substantially maximizing yeast growth and achieving target fermentable sugar concentrations substantially maximizes biofuel production in the batch fermentation process.

    摘要翻译: 在生物燃料生产过程中管理分批发酵的系统和方法。 提供了生物燃料生产过程的分批发酵方法(纯和/或补料分批发酵)中生物燃料(例如燃料乙醇)生产的酵母生长和可发酵糖浓度的非线性控制模型。 接收批量发酵过程的过程信息,并且使用过程信息作为输入执行非线性控制模型,以确定批量发酵过程的一个或多个发酵过程变量的值,例如发酵温度和/或酶流,基本上 最大化酵母生长并达到目标可发酵糖浓度。 然后根据一个或多个发酵过程变量的确定值来控制分批发酵过程,以基本上使酵母生长最大化并达到目标可发酵糖浓度,其中基本上使酵母生长最大化并达到目标可发酵糖浓度基本上使生物燃料生产最大化 分批发酵过程。

    Throughput/yield optimized model predictive control
    7.
    发明授权
    Throughput/yield optimized model predictive control 有权
    吞吐量/产量优化模型预测控制

    公开(公告)号:US08755939B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-17

    申请号:US12165371

    申请日:2008-06-30

    IPC分类号: G05B21/00 G01N31/00 G06G7/48

    CPC分类号: G05B13/042

    摘要: The present invention provides novel techniques for optimizing throughput and yield using model predictive control techniques. In particular, the present techniques are presented in the context of biofuel production, wherein the trade off between yields of biofuel production and overall system throughput may be optimized. However, the present techniques may also be applied to any other suitable applications where a batch process of the system may affect a change in a property of the produced product, such as liquor processing.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供了使用模型预测控制技术优化吞吐量和产量的新技术。 特别地,本技术在生物燃料生产的背景下呈现,其中可以优化生物燃料生产的产量与总体系统产量之间的权衡。 然而,本技术也可以应用于任何其他合适的应用,其中系统的批处理可能影响生产的产品的性质的变化,例如液体处理。

    NONLINEAR MODEL PREDICTIVE CONTROL OF A BATCH REACTION SYSTEM
    8.
    发明申请
    NONLINEAR MODEL PREDICTIVE CONTROL OF A BATCH REACTION SYSTEM 有权
    批量反应系统的非线性模型预测控制

    公开(公告)号:US20120003623A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-01-05

    申请号:US12827876

    申请日:2010-06-30

    IPC分类号: G05B21/00 C12M1/36

    CPC分类号: G05B17/02 C12M21/12 C12M43/02

    摘要: The present invention provides novel techniques for controlling batch reaction processes. In particular, a parametric hybrid model may be used to parameterize inputs and outputs of batch reaction processes. The parametric hybrid model may include an empirical model, a parameter model, and a dynamic model. Critical quality parameters, which are correlated with, but not the same as, end-of-batch quality values for the batch reaction processes may be monitored during cycles of the batch reaction processes. The quality parameters may be used to generate desired batch trajectories, which may be used to control the batch reaction processes during the cycles of the batch reaction processes.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供了控制间歇反应过程的新技术。 特别地,可以使用参数化混合模型来参数化分批反应过程的输入和输出。 参数混合模型可以包括经验模型,参数模型和动态模型。 可以在间歇反应过程的循环期间监测与批次反应过程的批料间质量值相关但不同于批处理质量值的关键质量参数。 质量参数可以用于产生所需的批次轨迹,其可以用于在间歇反应过程的循环期间控制间歇反应过程。

    Nonlinear model predictive control of a batch reaction system
    9.
    发明授权
    Nonlinear model predictive control of a batch reaction system 有权
    分批反应体系的非线性模型预测控制

    公开(公告)号:US09046882B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-02

    申请号:US12827876

    申请日:2010-06-30

    IPC分类号: G05B21/00 G05B17/02

    CPC分类号: G05B17/02 C12M21/12 C12M43/02

    摘要: The present invention provides novel techniques for controlling batch reaction processes. In particular, a parametric hybrid model may be used to parameterize inputs and outputs of batch reaction processes. The parametric hybrid model may include an empirical model, a parameter model, and a dynamic model. Critical quality parameters, which are correlated with, but not the same as, end-of-batch quality values for the batch reaction processes may be monitored during cycles of the batch reaction processes. The quality parameters may be used to generate desired batch trajectories, which may be used to control the batch reaction processes during the cycles of the batch reaction processes.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供了控制间歇反应过程的新技术。 特别地,可以使用参数化混合模型来参数化分批反应过程的输入和输出。 参数混合模型可以包括经验模型,参数模型和动态模型。 可以在间歇反应过程的循环期间监测与批次反应过程的批料间质量值相关但不同于批处理质量值的关键质量参数。 质量参数可以用于产生所需的批次轨迹,其可以用于在间歇反应过程的循环期间控制间歇反应过程。

    Nonlinear model predictive control of a biofuel fermentation process
    10.
    发明授权
    Nonlinear model predictive control of a biofuel fermentation process 有权
    生物燃料发酵过程的非线性模型预测控制

    公开(公告)号:US08571690B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-29

    申请号:US11927960

    申请日:2007-10-30

    摘要: A system and method are provided for managing batch fermentation in a biofuel production process. A nonlinear control model of yeast growth and fermentable sugar concentration for biofuel (e.g., fuel ethanol) production in a batch fermentation process (pure and/or fed-batch fermentation) of a biofuel production process is provided. Process information for the batch fermentation process is received, and the nonlinear control model executed using the process information as input to determine values of one or more fermentation process variables for the batch fermentation process, e.g., fermentation temperature and/or enzyme flow, for substantially maximizing yeast growth and achieving target fermentable sugar concentrations. The batch fermentation process is then controlled in accordance with the determined values for the one or more fermentation process variables to substantially maximize yeast growth and achieve target fermentable sugar concentrations, where substantially maximizing yeast growth and achieving target fermentable sugar concentrations substantially maximizes biofuel production in the batch fermentation process.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于在生物燃料生产过程中管理分批发酵的系统和方法。 提供了生物燃料生产过程的分批发酵方法(纯和/或补料分批发酵)中生物燃料(例如燃料乙醇)生产的酵母生长和可发酵糖浓度的非线性控制模型。 接收批量发酵过程的过程信息,并且使用过程信息作为输入执行非线性控制模型,以确定批量发酵过程的一个或多个发酵过程变量的值,例如发酵温度和/或酶流,基本上 最大化酵母生长并达到目标可发酵糖浓度。 然后根据一个或多个发酵过程变量的确定值来控制分批发酵过程,以基本上使酵母生长最大化并达到目标可发酵糖浓度,其中基本上使酵母生长最大化并达到目标可发酵糖浓度基本上使生物燃料生产最大化 分批发酵过程。