ISSN:
1572-8838
Quelle:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Thema:
Chemie und Pharmazie
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Elektrotechnik, Elektronik, Nachrichtentechnik
Notizen:
Abstract As an illustration of the potential utility of optimal-control theory, we determine the time-varying electrode potential which maximizes the desired product produced from a coupled, chemical-electrochemical reaction sequence occurring in a well-mixed batch reactor for a specified reaction time. The reactant is electrochemically reduced to a stable intermediate which is itself a reactant for two competing parallel reactions: a homogeneous chemical decomposition to the desired product, or a further electrochemical reduction to an undesired product. If the transfer coefficient of the first reaction is greater than that of the second, then chattering control, in which the potential switches at an infinite frequency between two limits, is optimal. If the transfer coefficients have the opposite relationship, then a continuous, time-varying potential is optimal. We compare the results of applying the optimal, chattering-potential control with those resulting from the best continuous and steady controls. Improved selectivity results from a chattering control and may be effected even in the presence of significant mass-transfer resistance. Since an infinite-frequency control cannot be actually implemented, we discuss how a high-frequency, rectangular waveform can be determined which results in essentially the same product distribution as a chattering control. A qualitative, simple-to-apply method to determine whether selectivity enhancement is attainable using chattering controls is also illustrated.
Materialart:
Digitale Medien
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00243341
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