Dynamic Optimization of Molecular Weight Distribution in Batch Polymerization Reactors

Optimal control in reactive processing for fine chemicals and polymers in stirred jacketed batch and semi-batch reactors: A bibliography

“…Apostolos et al 136 , focused on linear free-radical polymerization system only, shaped the "total optimal molecular weight distribution" as a bimodal curve: four intervals can be distinguished for an isothermal operation, whereas a real bang sequence observed only for a case of the greatest initial total mass assumed, as ending of an optimal chain weight (>70% of total time). Lemoine-Naval et al 137 , discussed thoroughly policies under 1) batch scheme: number average molecular weight optimal evolution consists of a real bang sequence lasting initial interval, tending to presume even a complete "quasi bang zero", and, optimal polydispersity evolution consisted of the initial real bang-zero-bang sequence at switching points (0.3 [h]; 2.4 [h]), and finally a cooling jacket inlet temperature profile consisted of a "quasi zero-bang-zero" sequence throughout most of the time.…”