Nonlinear Process Control |
Design of Membrane Separation Systems |
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The Process Control &
Optimization Group
Department of Chemical Engineering
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Biological Control Systems
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Biochemical Reactor Control |
RESEARCH INTERESTS OF THE GROUP
Chemical manufacturing is critical to the economy of the United States. It is difficult for U.S. companies to produce chemicals economically due to increasingly stringent demands on product quality, energy utilization, and environmental responsibility. One important way to enhance the competitiveness of the U.S. chemical industry is to develop more effective process control systems. Modern chemical processes are difficult to control using existing techniques because they are highly interconnected nonlinear systems that operate over a wide range of conditions. Consequently, more sophisticated control schemes are needed for these systems.The primary research interest of this group is the development of advanced control strategies for chemical and biotechnological processes. The research focuses on difficult problems encountered in industrial manufacturing systems, including: (i) nonlinear dynamical behavior; (ii) time-varying characteristics; (iii) process constraints; (iv) multiple input and output variables; and (v) lack of on-line measurements. These issues are addressed using a combination of theory, simulation, and experiment. Typical applications include biochemical reactors, polymer reactors, and pH neutralization systems. There also is ongoing research in modeling and design of gas separation systems.
RESEARCH PROGRAM AREAS
Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Office: (225) 578-3690 Fax: (225) 578-1476
E-Mail: henson@che.lsu.edu
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