Optimization of a fed-batch fermentation process control competition problem using the NEOS server

Abstract

An optimal control solution to a fed-batch fermentation process, responding to a competition call, was developed using the NEOS (network enabled optimization solution) server (http://www-neos.mcs.anl.gov/neos/). Substantial improvement to the nominal performance achieved in the paper demonstrates the ability of the NEOS server and the asynchronous parallel pattern search algorithm.

Keywords

Optimal control fed-batch process network enabled optimization

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