stillingsbetegnelse:
PhD project: Plantwide Monitoring and Control of Biochemical Processes

jobbeskrivelse:
Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering – CAPEC-PROCESS Research Centre A PhD position is available in connection with the strategic research center BIOPRO2 which is funded by Innovation Fund Denmark. DTU Chemical engineering is coordinating the center which includes Novo Nordisk, Novozymes, Dong Energy, CP Kelco and Chr. Hansen as industrial partners as well as other research departments at DTU and Copenhagen University. The BIOPRO2 center aims at developing and optimizing knowledge based bio-based production industries at the plant level. To facilitate continuous optimization of the operation in biological production processes or when processing a biological feedstock, better control and monitoring strategies need to be implemented. Such strategies should explicitly utilize advanced measurement tools and process understanding from fundamental first principles engineering models, and the knowledge base within the engineering departments of the production companies. The target is both the biological process which is at the heart of the production line and the downstream processing steps which result in the final product. Understanding the dynamic interconnections between these steps is essential to obtain smooth operation and reduce the cost of operation in terms of energy, water and other resources. This effort implies that the control of the whole production line needs to be considered as well as the individual processing steps. Case studies will be developed in collaboration with the partner companies for development and validation with focus on full implementation in the industrial environment whenever possible. This PhD project will develop a framework for plantwide monitoring and control of bioprocessing production lines. This involves sensor selection and location optimization in combination with utilizing process insights for dynamic models to achieve the best possible basis for optimal operation. Further, specific challenges for control of bioprocessing have to be indentified in relation to the classical chemical industry where the concept of plantwide control is well established. It is expected that the framework will include both decision making based on heuristics and optimization in a structured workflow. This effort will involve bringing many developing technologies into one unified framework. The project will include the following activities: •Literature survey of plantwide monitoring and control of biochemical production facilities •Modelling and dynamic simulation of a full biochemical production line •Simulation studies to identify operational challenges and define the control problem •Develop a framework for model based monitoring and control which effectively utilizes all available information •Test novel findings and strategies in collaboration with industry. •Disseminate and communicate results to industry and academia. Qualifications Candidates should have a master's degree in chemical and biochemical engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master's degree in engineering. Beside a strong commitment for research, the PhD student should preferably have experience within process modeling of chemical and biochemical systems, simulation, optimization, control and statistical data analysis as well as experience with programming. Proficiency of spoken and written English is required as well as good communication and self management skills. Approval and Enrolment The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide. Assessment The assessment of the applicants will be made by Assoc. Professor Jakob Kjøbsted Huusom. We offer We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international environment focusing on

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region: Hovedstaden

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