Hello everyone,
I am currently working on a project involving real-time process control for Heat Exchanger Networks (HENs) and would like to implement control strategies using MATLAB. Specifically, my goal is to develop a model that can effectively reject disturbances in temperature and flow rate heat capacity in real-time.
Here are the main aspects of my query:
- Dynamic modeling: What is the best approach to dynamically model a heat exchanger network in MATLAB to account for temperature and flow variations? Should I use Simulink, MATLAB scripts, or a combination of both?
- Control strategies: Are there any resources or examples for implementing adaptive control or model predictive control (MPC) in HENs? I aim to handle fluctuations in inlet temperatures and flow rates effectively.
- Real-time simulation: What methods or toolboxes in MATLAB are recommended for real-time simulation and testing of control strategies for HENs?
If anyone has worked on similar problems or has suggestions, I would appreciate guidance, references, or sample code to kickstart this process.
Thank you in advance for your support!