Multivariable Quality Control of a Crude Oil Fractionator

• Published in: IFAC Proceedings Volumes Vol. 28; no. 9; pp. 469 - 474
• Main Authors: de Oliveira Magalhães, M.V., Odloak, Darci
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.06.1995
• Subjects: distillation columns; model based control; Multivariable control; predictive control; quality control; Multivariable control; quality control; predictive control; distillation columns; model based control

This paper describes the industrial application of a multivariable predictive controller to a typical crude oil fractionator where jet fuel and diesel fuel are the main specified products. The controller functional specification includes the main targets of the column operation, accounting for 14 co...