Modeling and nonlinear MFC of a dividing-wall column for separation of Benzene-Toluene-p-Xylene: a simulation case study

摘要

This work focuses on the modeling and Nonlinear Model Predictive Control (NMPC) of a simulated atmospheric Dividing-Wall Column (DWC) for the separation of a Benzene-Toluene-p-Xylene (BTX) mixture. This process is highly nonlinear and even features gain inversions. The development of the dynamic first-principle model of the DWC is made using the Daedalus Modeling FrameworLThe simulation results show the potential of the application of NMPC technology to control DWC units.