Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Chemical process control or monitoring system
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-21
2011-06-21
Warden, Jill (Department: 1773)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Specific application, apparatus or process
Chemical process control or monitoring system
C700S268000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07966098
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus, method, and computer program for controlling an ammonia production system are provided. At least one model is associated with production equipment operable to produce ammonia, where the production equipment includes a reformer section, a carbon dioxide wash section, and an ammonia synthesis reactor section. The production equipment is controlled using the at least one model. The at least one model is associated with a plurality of controlled variables and a plurality of manipulated variables. At least some of the controlled variables are associated with the reformer section, the carbon dioxide wash section, and/or the ammonia synthesis reactor section. At least some of the manipulated variables are associated with the reformer section, the carbon dioxide wash section, and/or the ammonia synthesis reactor section.
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Kwak Dean
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Warden Jill
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