Process Analytics and Control

M. Pfeffer, K. Biirkle and N. Ruszkowki, Proceedings Advances in Process Analytics and Control Technology (APACT03), York (2003), P13. 

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K. Novakovic, E.B. Martin and A.J. Morris Centre for Process Analytics and Control Technology University of Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne, NEl 7RU, England e.b.martin ncl.ac.uk julian.morris ncl.ac.uk katarina.novakovic ncl.ac.uk... 

By moving the measurement from the well-controlled laboratory to the process environment, the influence of external process variables such as p, T, and flow turbulence will affect the measurements. When vibrational spectra are measured on- or in-line for process analytical and control purposes, the performance variations influence the shape of the spectra in a non-linear manner. Smilde et al. [81] have assessed the influence of these temperature-induced spectral variations on the predictive ability of multivariate calibration models. 

The basis for process analytics and control strategies pertinent to multiple analytical techniques is described in several classic textbooks [13,14,127]. Workman [90,128] has published comprehensive reviews on process NIR spectroscopy other reviews are on account of Kemeny [113,115]. A critical comparison of near-IR and mid-IR process analysis has been reported [45]. 

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Analytical methodologies need to be further developed to allow for real-time, in-process monitoring and control prior to the formation of hazardous substances. 

Multiscale process identification and control. Most of the insightful analytical results in systems identification and control have been derived in the frequency domain. The design and implementation, though, of identification and control algorithms occurs in the time domain, where little of the analytical results in truly operational. The time-frequency decomposition of process models would seem to offer a natural bridge, which would allow the use of analytical results in the time-domain deployment of multiscale, model-based estimation and control. 

Effective collaboration among the core four PA disciplines analytical, chemometrics, process engineering and control automation along with other disciplines (e.g., pharmacist, chemist, analyst, product formulators, etc.) is imperative to realize effective PAT solutions that are consistent with the intended lean manufacturing or QbD objectives. 

A broadly accepted definition of process analytics is difficult to capture as the scope of the methodology has increased significantly over the course of its development. What was once a subcategory of analytical chemistry or measurement science has developed into a much broader system for process understanding and control. Historically, a general definition of process analytics could have been ... 

Possibly less obvions, bnt eqnally signihcant, is the fact that the integrity of the sample is more likely retained when it is not removed from the process which is to be characterized in contrast to the laboratory analysis this approach can offer trae process analysis versus merely sample analysis. This inherent characteristic can be a donble-edged sword, however. While the signal from a weU-designed and operated analyzer contains a variety of information that can be effectively used for process understanding and control, there are also nniqne challenges for the robust performance of a process analytical method. 

Finally, process analytics methods can be used in commercial manufacturing, either as temporary methods for gaining process information or troubleshooting, or as permanent installations for process monitoring and control. The scope of these applications is often more narrowly defined than those in development scenarios. It will be most relevant for manufacturing operations to maintain process robustness and/or reduce variability. Whereas the scientific scope is typically much more limited in permanent installations in production, the practical implementation aspects are typically much more complex than in an R D environment. The elements of safety, convenience, reliability, validation and maintenance are of equal importance for the success of the application in a permanent installation. Some typical attributes of process analytics applications and how they are applied differently in R D and manufacturing are listed in Table 2.1. 

As will become obvious in this chapter, UV-vis spectroscopy is a valuable tool for process analytics in a wide range of industrial applications, be it in production-related R D or in actual process monitoring and control. An overview of reviews for the various fields is given in Table 4.1. 

K.H. Koch, Process Analytical Chemistry Control, Optimisation, Quality and Economy, Springer-Verlag, Berlin, 1999. 

Wang et al. [42,67,68] have developed innovative biological process and sequencing batch reactors (SBR) specifically for removal of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and surfactants. Related analytical procedures [57-64,71-91] available for process monitoring and control are available in the literature. 

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