Studies on Mechatronics: Optimization Methods for Gas Compressors


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2021

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This paper reviews several methods that can be used to optimize the load sharing of gas compressor arranged in parallel and serial configurations. The qualitative analysis and comparison are focused on online feedback-based optimization methods such as Modifier Adaptation, Real-Time Iterations and the recently proposed Feedback Optimization. The idea of Feedback Optimization is shown by presenting gradient and saddle flow as solvers of constrained optimization problems and by outlining how they can be used as controllers. With the help of a dynamic compressor model, the compressor load sharing problem is formulated and the challenges of the optimization problem are highlighted. As most of the reviewed methods did not originate in the field of load sharing optimization, suitable methods are identified by looking at the demanding properties of the load sharing problem. The subsequent comparison is based on the convergence behavior, the computational effort, and the model requirements of the identified methods.

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Examiner: Lygeros, John

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ETH Zurich

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Feedback-based optimization; Online optimization; Gas compressors; Optimal load sharing

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03751 - Lygeros, John / Lygeros, John check_circle

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