Controlled Semi-Batch Process to Enhance Glucose Concentration in an Enzymatic Hydrolysis Stirred Tank Reactor

https://doi.org/10.58571/CNCA.AMCA.2023.009

Resumen: In this work, it is explored a controlled semi-batch operation for a stirred tank reactor in which an enzymatic hydrolysis of cellulose is carried out to enhance the concentration of reducing sugar. A high concentration of reducing sugar impacts fermentation processes in a biorefinery. Cellulose and enzyme feedings are driven by controllers to maintain the highest cellulose concentration allowed by a physical constraint in the process; in consequence, more cellulose is fed than in a typical batch operation and a greater glucose concentration is obtained. The construction of controllers is systematic, and performance is illustrated by simulation.

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Hernández-Escoto, Héctor; Torres Zúñiga, Ixbalank; Lopez-Caamal, Fernando. Controlled Semi-Batch Process to Enhance Glucose Concentration in an Enzymatic Hydrolysis Stirred Tank Reactor. Memorias del Congreso Nacional de Control Automático, pp. 139-144, 2023. https://doi.org/10.58571/CNCA.AMCA.2023.009

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Procesos Biotecnológicos; Control de Sistemas Lineales; Control de Procesos

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