System Optimizations

In the preceding chapters we have dealt with the various stages of the process of developing methods for chromatographic analysis. We discussed the selection of the appropriate chromatographic method in chapter 2. Chapters 3,4 and 5 described the parameters, the criteria and the procedures, respectively, that may be used to optimize the retention and the selectivity. In chapter 6 this approach was extended to include the optimization of programmed analysis methods. 

At the end of the selectivity optimization procedure, we have established the optimum combination of a mobile and a stationary phase (the optimum phase system). In some cases, the procedure has been conducted on the column and instrument on which the analysis will eventually take place ( final analytical column ). For example, if we have optimized the mobile phase composition for a particular separation of inorganic anions on a dedicated ion chromatography system, we may not be able to vary the dimensions of the column or to select different pieces of instrumentation. 

Preferably, however, we may still optimize the dimensions of the column after we have established an optimum phase system. The available instrumentation puts constraints on the column that may be used and hence, ideally, we should also have the possibility to select the most appropriate instrumentation for a given application. 

In this chapter we will briefly discuss the selection of optimum columns and instruments, in other words the final optimization of the complete system. 

This chapter describes the final configuration of the chromatographic system (column and instrument) after the optimization of the phase system (the combination of the stationary and the mobile phase) has been completed. The entire optimization process is illustrated in figure 7.1. This figure shows the different stages in the process from the moment at which it has been decided (either on the basis of literature information or on the basis of figure 2.1) which chromatographic method should be used. For example, it may have been decided that RPLC is the method of choice. It should also be decided what kind of detector will be used. For instance, we may choose to use a UV absorption detector. 

If the heat exchanger in the JT refrigerator of Fig. 4.4a has an effectiveness less than unity, the mass flow rate that is necessary to achieve a refrigeration effect of Q is given by 

Note that there is an upper limiting ineffectiveness above which the refrigerator will not provide any refrigeration effect. This may be defined as 

This maximum ineffectiveness may be substituted into Eq. (5.89) to give 

For a counterflow heat exchanger, the heat exchanger area may be obtained from Eq. (5.50). Substitution of the ineffectiveness of the heat exchanger into this area expression results in 

The mC iJU term can be considered to be relatively constant since the overall heat transfer coefficient is proportional to the mass flow rate raised to a power near unity. Thus, the area derivative with respect to the ineffectiveness of heat exchanger can be approximated by 

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Once the highest steam level is set, then intermediate levels must be established. This involves having certain turbines exhaust at intermediate pressures required of lower pressure steam users. These decisions and balances should be done by in-house or contractor personnel having extensive utility experience. People experienced in this work can perform the balances more expeditiously than people with primarily process experience. Utility specialists are experienced in working with boiler manufacturers on the one hand and turbine manufacturers on the other. They have the contacts as well as knowledge of standard procedures and equipment size plateaus to provide commercially workable and optimum systems. At least one company uses a linear program as an aid in steam system optimization. 

The rest of the gaseous stream, (i — )G, is bypassed, and the net effect is that a fraction a of the VOC contained in the whole gaseous waste is recovered. Hence, the identification of the optimum value of is part of the system optimization. 

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Geometry optimizations usually attempt to locate minima on the potential energy surface, thereby predicting equilibrium structures of molecular systems. Optimizations can also locate transition structures. However, in this chapter we will focus primarily on optimizing to minima. Optimizations to minima are also called minimizations. 

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Once the selectivity is optimized, a system optimization can be performed to Improve resolution or to minimize the separation time. Unlike selectivity optimization, system cqptimization is usually highly predictable, since only kinetic parameters are generally considered (see section 1.7). Typical experimental variables include column length, particle size, flow rate, instrument configuration, sample injection size, etc. Hany of these parameters can be. Interrelated mathematically and, therefore, computer simulation and e]q>ert systems have been successful in providing a structured approach to this problem (480,482,491-493). 

The PRISMA model was developed by Nyiredy for solvent optimization in TLC and HPLC [142,168-171]. The PRISMA model consists of three parts the selection of the chromatographic system, optimization of the selected mobile phases, and the selection of the development method. Since silica is the most widely used stationary phase in TLC, the optimization procedure always starts with this phase, although the method is equally applicable to all chemically bonded phases in the normal or reversed-phase mode. For the selection of suitable solvents the first experiments are carried out on TLC plates in unsaturated... 

ARCAs are incorporated into RNA exclusively in the correct orientation to an extent that is similar to the standard cap (see previously), which makes them potentially useful compounds in terms of increasing translational efficiency when incorporated into RNA. Similarly, they should be effective for inhibiting protein synthesis as free analogs. To test the influence of the ARCAs on protein synthesis in vitro, we use the microccocal nuclease treated rabbit reticulocyte lysate system (RRL system) optimized for cap-dependent translation (Cai et al., 1999). Highly cap-dependent translation is achieved at 100 mM potassium acetate and 1.4 mM magnesium chloride. 

EXAMPLE 11.4 BOILER/TURBO-GENERATOR SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION... 

Types of objective functions and models used in manufacturing system optimization... 

Example 11.4 Boiler/Turbo-Generator System Optimization 435... 

Additionally, neural networks are an interesting approach for system optimization still one has to take into account that (1) the training phase requires a certain amount of time and experience (both over- and under-trained networks will tend to give false readouts) and (2) generally the data... 

This is a cost-effective completely automated system optimized for the routine analysis of complex organic samples. It is specifically designed to... 

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QA requires the efficient analysis of many samples to support routine production release and stability programs. Methods are typically established in the analytical development group. Efficiency and convenience issues, including the speed of media preparation and the relative convenience of data handling and documentation, are important here. While compliance is important in all aspects of the pharmaceutical industry, QA functions must approach compliance perfection. Depending upon the facility, the automated apparatus may be tailored to specific methods with fixed configurations. Dissolution methods may be routine enough that a custom system, optimized for productivity, may be justified. Compliance of USP and use of industry standard apparatus is important to maintain compatibility with other company laboratories or in the case contract laboratory services are required. 

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