CAREER: Robust Digital Model-Based Fault Detection and Isolation for Nonlinear Processes

摘要：Nikolaos Kazantzis机构：伍斯特理工学院提案编号：0131809计划研究项目的主要领域是开发一个系统的，全面的和实用的数字监控框架，以及故障检测和隔离（FDI），化学，生物化学，微电子等制造设施。 特别是，主要目标包括：（一）可靠的鲁棒数字模型为基础的监测和外国直接投资系统的非线性过程中存在的模型不确定性和未知干扰的设计的基本问题的研究。(ii)开发适当的软件工具，以有效地数字化实施计划的流程监测和外国直接投资计划。(iii)在中试规模的聚合反应器以及生物反应器上实时实验实施上述理论和计算研究的结果。该项目的一个组成部分是实现可以补充和丰富这些研究活动的教育目标。 与伍斯特理工学院（WPI）正在开发的创新教育框架的原则和愿景相一致，主要教育目标是：（一）制定开放式项目，具体风味和方向是过程动态建模，监测和诊断，这将由行业和PI的专业从业人员共同定义。 这些项目将在工业现场进行，有时也在国际环境中进行。(ii)利用计算机和通信技术的最新进展，以提供一个虚拟学习环境，可以（a）通过动画和高级图形阐明过程建模、动态、监测和诊断方面的关键概念，增强当前WPI学生的学习体验，以及（B）由在马萨诸塞州的社会经济贫困地区的教育机构远程访问，该地区有大量的少数民族学生。 目标是提供直接远程访问真实的以及虚拟过程控制、监测和诊断实验室的机会，以提高科学素养和认识，并为最需要的人扩大现有的教育机会。

ABSTRACTPI: Nikolaos Kazantzis Institution: Worcester Polytechnic InstituteProposal Number: 0131809The main area of the planned research project is the development of a systematic, comprehensive and practical framework for digital monitoring, and fault detection and isolation (FDI), of chemical, biochemical, microelectronics, etc. manufacturing facilities. In particular, the primary objectives include:(i) The study of the fundamental problem of the design of reliable robust digital model-based monitoring and FDI systems for nonlinear processes in the presence of model uncertainty and unknown disturbances.(ii) The development of the appropriate software tools for the effective digital implementation of the planned process monitoring and FDI scheme.(iii) The real-time experimental implementation of the results of the aforementioned theoretical and computational studies on a pilot-scale polymerization reactor, as well as a bioreactor.An integral part of this project is the realization of educational goals that could complement and enrich these research activities. Aligned with the principles and vision of an innovative educational framework being developed at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), the primary educational objectives are:(i) The formulation of open-ended projects with a concrete flavor and orientation towards process dynamic modeling, monitoring and diagnostics, that will be jointly defined by professional practitioners in industry and the PI. These projects will be conducted on the industrial site, and occasionally, in an international setting.(ii) The utilization of recent advancements in computing and communications technology in order to provide a virtual learning environment that can (a) enhance the learning experience of current WPI students by elucidating key concepts in process modeling, dynamics, monitoring and diagnostics through animation and advanced graphics, and (b) be remotely accessed by educational institutions in socioeconomically distressed zones in the state of Massachusetts with a large minority student population. The objective is to provide direct remote access to real, as well as a virtual process control, monitoring and diagnostics laboratory, in order to enhance scientific literacy and awareness, and to broaden current educational opportunities for those who need them most.