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 language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | 2015 American Control Conference (ACC) |
Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) |
Pages | 4964-4969 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781479986842 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 2015 |
Bibliographical note
KAUST Repository Item: Exported on 2020-10-01Acknowledgements: American Automatic Control Council (AACC)