Project C05 aims to transform reactor technology by utilising advanced learning-based control, feedback mechanisms and adaptive process engineering. Modern optimization-based control methods will be used to improve sustainability by optimizing process performance while adhering to strict operational constraints.
The project addresses the complex challenge of enabling reactors to serve multiple purposes and operate autonomously by advancing automation and control technologies. The control systems will also provide resilience by compensating for unforeseen disturbances and faults through continuous feedback, emphasising data-driven and learning-based adaptation.
Furthermore, it is crucial to ensure that control architectures are designed with transferability and scalability in mind in order to deploy these SMART reactors in a variety of locations and applications.
