Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP190103361

Funded Activity Summary

Distributionally robust dynamic optimisation for nonlinear switched system. Biochemical production utilising fermentation processes evidences poor product repeatability. This project aims to control and optimise 1,3-propanediol production via microbial fermentation. 1,3-propanediol is an essential ingredient for many polymeric materials and is present in cosmetics, personal care and cleaning products. New theory and parallel algorithms will be developed for the control and optimisation of the microbial fermentation of 1,3-propanediol production, where the bacteria kinetic parameters are uncertain without full knowledge of the probability distribution. This theory will also be applicable to other fermentation processes. The project outcomes are expected to significantly improve the productivity of the biochemical engineering industry involving fermentation processes.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 21-02-2019

End Date: 31-12-2022

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $445,000.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Electrical and Electronic Engineering | Process Control and Simulation | Control Systems, Robotics and Automation | Applied Mathematics not elsewhere classified

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Expanding Knowledge in Engineering | Expanding Knowledge in the Mathematical Sciences |

Other Keywords

Applied Mathematics not elsewhere classified | Control Systems, Robotics and Automation | Electrical and Electronic Engineering | Expanding Knowledge in Engineering | Expanding Knowledge in the Mathematical Sciences | Process Control and Simulation

Related Links