In this dissertation, a two-dimensional population balance model for the enzymatically-catalyzed depolymerization of branched starch with coupled enzyme denaturation was developed. Three numerical techniques (Direct Quadrature Method of Moments, Cell Average Technique, and Fixed Pivot Technique) were modified and tested for a discrete formulation. The Fixed Pivot Technique was identified as the most suitable technique for the problem under consideration. This technique was used in an optimal control algorithm which was applied to a test case. The potential for process improvement could be shown.
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In this dissertation, a two-dimensional population balance model for the enzymatically-catalyzed depolymerization of branched starch with coupled enzyme denaturation was developed. Three numerical techniques (Direct Quadrature Method of Moments, Cell Average Technique, and Fixed Pivot Technique) were modified and tested for a discrete formulation. The Fixed Pivot Technique was identified as the most suitable technique for the problem under consideration. This technique was used in an optimal con...
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