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US 2011/0276169 A1Published application
Batch control using bang-bang control
AssigneeFrito-Lay North America, Inc.
InventorsWilfred Marcellien Bourg, JR., Dale M. Smith
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Abstract
A method for batch control in a system. The system comprises at least two batch processing sets that share at least one shared equipment. A batch is initiated in each processing set. Process variables from each batch are monitored. At least one process variable from at least one batch are adjusted using bang-bang control to prevent conflicts.
Claims34
A batch control method in a system, said system comprising:
- a first batch processing set;
- a second batch processing set;
- at least one shared equipment which is utilized by said first and second batch processing set;
- wherein said method comprises:
- a. initiating a first batch in said first batch processing set;
- b. initiating a second batch in said second batch processing set;
- c. monitoring at least one process variable on each of said first and second batches;
- d. adjusting at least one process variable on at least one of said batches;
- wherein said adjusting comprises utilizing bang-bang control, and wherein said adjusting step prevents conflicts.
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A batch control method in for a kettle fryer system, said system comprising:
- a first kettle fryer;
- a second kettle fryer;
- at least one shared equipment which is utilized by said first and second kettle fryers;
- wherein said method comprises:
- a. initiating a first batch in said first kettle fryer;
- b. initiating a second batch in said second kettle fryer;
- c. monitoring at least one process variable on each of said first and second batches;
- d. adjusting at least one process variable on at least one of said batches;
- wherein said adjusting comprises utilizing bang-bang control, and wherein said adjusting step prevents conflicts.
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