Iterative Batch-to-Batch Control of Particle Size Distribution in Semi-batch Emulsion Polymerisation
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چکیده
In this article, the control of particle size distribution (PSD) is discussed as a means for the inferential control of the rheology of emulsion polymers. A controllability assessment is presented through a consideration of the process mechanisms to illustrate the attainability or otherwise of bimodal PSD. The suitability of a batch-to-batch iterative feedback PSD control is demonstrated, which could act in addition to any in-batch feedback control, the latter being less feasible in certain cases, as argued in this article.
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