Optimal Policies for Batch, Chain Addition Polymerizations.

Abstract

The Maximum Principle was applied to determine temperature and initiator addition policies that minimize reaction times for chain addition polymerizations in batch reactors. The gel efffect was considered. The optimal policies were found to be a rising temperature and a constant initiator concentration such that k(eff) for monomer conversion is constant. Under a strong 'dead end' effect, the optimal policy results in a significant reduction in the polymerization reaction time. Numerical examples for the polymerization of styrene and methyl methacrylate are presented. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0742746

Entities

People

  • Joseph A. Biesenberger
  • Martin E. Sacks
  • Soo- Ill Lee

Organizations

  • Stevens Institute of Technology

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkenes
  • Batch Reactors
  • Climate Change
  • Conversion
  • Explosives Initiators
  • Methacrylates
  • Polymerization
  • Reaction Time

Readers

  • Adaptive Control and Estimation with Uncertainty in Dynamic Systems.
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.