Large scale process control by driving factor identification

Details Large scale process control by driving factor identification Large scale process control by driving factor identification

2005-06-07

2005-06-07

Bahta, Kidest (Department: 2125)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

Product assembly or manufacturing

C700S033000, C700S044000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06904328

ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods of complex process control utilize driving factor identification based on nonlinear regression models and process step optimization. In one embodiment, the invention provides a method for generating a system model for a complex process comprised of nonlinear regression models for two or more select process steps of the process where process steps are selected for inclusion in the system model based on a sensitivity analysis of an initial nonlinear regression model of the process to evaluate driving factors of the process.

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