Dynamic optimization of fed-batch bioreactors using the ant algorithm.
The ant colony algorithm, mimicking the cooperative search behavior of ants in real life, has been employed for the dynamic optimization of fed-batch bioreactors. To test the capability of this new heuristic algorithm, two well-known and extensively studied systems have been chosen. The algorithm rapidly converges to optimal feed rate profiles, which maximize the overall production of the desired product and the profits in a computationally efficient and robust manner. The optimal profiles evolved are easy to implement in plant operation. The algorithm compares favorably with the other known techniques.
Jayaraman
V K
VK
National Chemical Laboratory, Pune 411008, India.
Kulkarni
B D
BD
Gupta
K
K
Rajesh
J
J
Kusumaker
H S
HS
D000465:Algorithms; D000818:Animals; D001000:Ants; D001522:Behavior, Animal; D019149:Bioreactors; D000431:Ethanol / Q000378:metabolism; D009154:Mutation
D000431:Ethanol