Nonlinear Lyapunov-based boundary control of distributed heat transfer mechanisms in membrane distillation plant

Fadi Eleiwi, Taous-Meriem Laleg-Kirati

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Abstract

This paper presents a nonlinear Lyapunov-based boundary control for the temperature difference of a membrane distillation boundary layers. The heat transfer mechanisms inside the process are modeled with a 2D advection-diffusion equation. The model is semi-descretized in space, and a nonlinear state-space representation is provided. The control is designed to force the temperature difference along the membrane sides to track a desired reference asymptotically, and hence a desired flux would be generated. Certain constraints are put on the control law inputs to be within an economic range of energy supplies. The effect of the controller gain is discussed. Simulations with real process parameters for the model, and the controller are provided. © 2015 American Automatic Control Council.
Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2015 American Control Conference (ACC)
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Pages4964-4969
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9781479986842
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2015

Bibliographical note

KAUST Repository Item: Exported on 2020-10-01
Acknowledgements: American Automatic Control Council (AACC)

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