B. Srinivasan

Global Stabilization of an Inverted Pendulum – Control Strategy and Experimental Verification (2009)

In the framework of process optimization, the use of measurements to compensate the effect of uncertainty has re-emerged as an active area of research. One of the ideas therein is to adapt the inputs...

Srinivasan, B., Huguenin, P., Bonvin, D.

The problem of swinging up an inverted pendulum on a cart and controlling it around the upright position has traditionally been treated as two separate problems. This paper proposes a control...

Globally-convergent hybrid algorithm for solving equations described by sector nonlinearities (2009)

Model Parameterization Tailored to Real-time Optimization (2009)

This paper presents a new algorithm for solving the set of nonlinear algebraic equations z(p) = 0. Although a wide range of techniques have been reported, most of them do not guarantee global...

Chachuat, B., Srinivasan, B., Bonvin, D.

Challenges in real-time process optimization mainly arise from the inability to build and adapt accurate models for complex physico-chemical processes. This paper surveys different ways of using...

APPROXIMATE INPUT-OUTPUT LINEARIZATION OF NONLINEAR SYSTEMS USING THE OBSERVABILITY NORMAL FORM (2008)

K. Guemghar, B. Srinivasan, D. Bonvin

The problem of controlling nonlinear nonminimum-phase systems is considered, where standard input-output feedback linearization leads to unstable internal dynamics. This problem is handled here by...

1 An Optimal Operating Strategy for Fixed-Bed Bioreactors (2008)

C. Benthack, B. Srinivasan, D. Bonvin

Synthesis of agarose-metal/semiconductor nanoparticles having superior bacteriocidal activity and their simple conversion to metal-carbon composites. (2008)

Datta, K. K. R., Srinivasan, B, Balaram, H, Eswaramoorthy, Muthusamy

We have reported here a simple procedure for the preparation of metal, semi-conducting nanoparticle composite films by using naturally occurring biopolymer, agarose, as the matrix. Ag and Cu...

Trichosanthes cucumerina Linn. improves glucose tolerance and tissue glycogen in non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus induced rats (2008)

Kirana, H, Srinivasan, B

Preparation and evaluation of buccoadhesive films of atenolol (2008)

Satishbabu, B, Srinivasan, B

Tracking the Necessary Conditions of Optimality with Changing Set of Active Constraints using a Barrier-Penalty Function (2008)

Srinivasan, B., Biegler, L. T., Bonvin, D.

In the framework of process optimization, the use of measurements to compensate the effect of uncertainty has become an active area of research. One of the ideas therein is to enforce optimality by...

Measurement-based Optimization of Batch Processes: Meeting Terminal Constraints On-line via Trajectory Following (2008)

Control of the Toycopter using a Flat Approximation (2008)

The context of this paper is the use of process measurements to optimize batch processes in the presence of uncertainty. The optimal solution consists of (i) keeping certain path and terminal...

Mullhaupt, Ph., Srinivasan, B., Lévine, J., Bonvin, D.

This paper considers a helicopter-like setup called the Toycopter. Its particularities reside first in the fact that the toycopter motion is constrained to remain on a sphere and second in the use of...

Cascade Scheme to Reduce the Sampling Frequency of Model Predictive Control for Unconstrained Processes (2008)

Model Parameterization Tailored to Real-Time Optimization (2008)

A standard way to control nonlinear systems is to use optimization-based model predictive control (MPC). Therein, the problem of control is formulated as an optimization problem, for the solution of...

Chachuat, B., Srinivasan, B., Bonvin, D.

Challenges in real-time process optimization mainly arise from the inability to build and adapt accurate models for complex physico-chemical processes. This paper surveys different ways of using...

Model Parameterization Taylored to Real-time Optimization (2007)

Chachuat, B., Srinivasan, B., Bonvin, D.

Challenges in real-time process optimization mainly arise from the inability to build and adapt accurate models for complex physico-chemical processes. This paper surveys different ways of using...

Assessment of knowledge, attitudes and practices about tight glycemic control in the critically ill among endocrinologists and intensivists practicing in Chennai (2007)

Gopichandran, V, Mahadevan, S, Ravikumar, L, Parasuraman, G, Sathya, A, Srinivasan, B, ...

Optimal Grade Transition in Industrial Polymerization Processes via NCO Tracking (2007)

Kadam, J.V., Marquardt, W., Srinivasan, B., Bonvin, D.

In industrial polymerization processes, several grades of polymer are frequently produced in the same plant by changing the operating conditions. Transitions between the different grades are rather...

Dynamic Optimization in the Presence of Uncertainty: From Off-Line Nominal Solution to Measurement-Based Implementation (2007)

Kadam, J.V., Schlegel, M., Srinivasan, B., Bonvin, D., Marquardt, W.

Real-Time Optimization of Batch Processes by Tracking the Necessary Conditions of Optimality (2007)

Controllability and Stability of Repetitive Batch Processes (2007)

Assessment of knowledge, attitudes and practices about adrenal insufficiency in the critically ill among endocrinologists and intensivists practicing in Chennai (2006)

Batch control has traditionally addressed the problems related to the absence of a steady state and the finite batch duration. Recently, batch control has added the dimension that arises naturally...

Sathya, A, Srinivasan, B, Parasuraman, G, Ravikumar, L, Mahadevan, S, Sriram, U, ...

Run-to-Run Control of Blood Glucose Concentrations for People with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (2006)

Owens, C. L., Zisser, H., Jovanovic, L., Srinivasan, B., Bonvin, D., Doyle, F. J.

Region of Attraction of Planar Linear Systems with One Unstable Pole and Saturated Feedback (2006)

Favez, J. Y., Mullhaupt, Ph., Srinivasan, B., Bonvin, D.

Control and Optimization of Batch Processes: Improvement of Process Operation in the Production of Specialty Chemicals (2006)

Bonvin, D., Srinivasan, B., Hunkeler, D.

Evaluation of Input Parameterization for Batch Process Optimization (2006)

Welz, C., Srinivasan, B., Marchetti, A., Bonvin, D., Ricker, N.L.

For the optimization of dynamic systems, it is customary to use measurements to combat the effect of uncertainty. In this context, an approach that consists of tracking the necessary conditions of...

Robust Predictive Control Based on Neighboring Extremals (2006)

Stability and Controllability of Batch Processes (2006)

Use of Measurements for Enforcing the Necessary Conditions of Optimality in the Presence of Constraints and Uncertainty (2005)

Analysis of Cascade Structure with Predictive Control and Feedback Linearization (2005)

Guemghar, K., Srinivasan, B., Mullhaupt, Ph., Bonvin, D.

Abstract Predictive control and feedback linearization are two popular approaches for the control of nonlinear systems. In this paper, a cascade combination of the two metho ds is proposed, where...

Validation of a Solution Model for the Optimization of a Binary Batch Distillation Column (2005)

Welz, C., Srinivasan, B., Marchetti, A., Bonvin, D., Ricker, N. L.

For the optimization of dynamic systems, it is customary to use measurements to combat the effect of uncertainty. In this context, an approach that consists of tracking the necessary conditions of...

Measurement-based Run-to-run Optimization of a Batch Reaction-distillation system (2005)

Marchetti, A., Srinivasan, B., Bonvin, D., Elgue, S., Prat, L., Cabassud, M.

Recently, measurement-based optimization schemes have been developed to deal with uncertainty and process variations. One of the methods therein, labeled NCO tracking, relies on appropriate...

A Globally Convergent Run-to-run Control Algorithm with Improved Rate of Convergence (2005)

Control of Pendubot using Input-output Feedback Linearization and Predictive Control (2005)

Guemghar, K., Srinivasan, B., Bonvin, D.

Industrial experience with oxygen control of fed-batch filamentous fungal fermentation (2005)

Bodizs, L., Faria, N., Titica, M., Srinivasan, B., Jorgensen, H., Bonvin, D., ...

Optimal Grade Transition for Polyethylene Reactors via NCO Tracking (2005)

Bonvin, D., Bodizs, L., Srinivasan, B

Improving tokamak vertical position control in the presence of power supply voltage saturation (2005)

Favez, J-Y, Lister, J B, Müllhaupt, Ph, Srinivasan, B

Dynamic Real-Time Optimization via Tracking of the Necessary Conditions of Optimality (2005)

Optimization of Grade Transitions in an Industrial Gas-phase Polymerization Reactor via NCO Tracking (2005)

Chatzidoukas, C., Kiparissides, C., Srinivasan, B., Bonvin, D.

Dynamic Real-Time Optimization: From Off-Line Numerical Solution to Measurement-Based Implementation (2005)

Kadam, J.V., Schlegel, M., Srinivasan, B., Bonvin, D., Marquardt, W.

Static Optimization via Tracking of the Necessary Conditions of Optimality using Neighboring Extremals (2005)

Validation du modèle de la solution pour l’optimisation d’une colonne de distillation réactive (2005)

Marchetti, A.G., Srinivasan, B., Bonvin, D., Elgue, S., Prat, L., Cabassud, M.

Improving tokamak vertical position control in the presence of power supply voltage saturation (2005)

Favez, J. Y., Lister, J. B., Mullhaupt, P., Srinivasan, B.

The control of the current, position and shape of an elongated cross-section tokamak plasma is complicated by the so-called instability of the current vertical position. Linearized models all share...

Adaptive Rejection of Unstable Disturbances with Imperfect Plant Model (2004)

Bonvin, D., Srinivasan, B., Valentinotti, S.

Combined On-Line and Run-to-Run Optimization of Batch Processes with Terminal Constraints (2004)

Dynamic Optimization of First-Order Systems via Static Parametric Programming: Application to Electrical Discharge Machining (2004)

This paper describes the optimization of batch processes in the presence of uncertainty and constraints. The optimal solution consists of keeping certain path and terminal constraints active and...

Huguenin, P., Srinivasan, B., Altpeter, F., Longchamp, R.

In this paper, it is shown that dynamic optimization problems of first-order systems can be transformed into a static paramertic programming problem, where the state plays the role of the parameter....

An Optimal Operating Strategy for Fed-Batch Fermentations by Feeding the Overflow Metabolite (2004)

Valentinotti, S., Cannizzaro, C., Srinivasan, B., Bonvin, D.

Optimisation basée sur les mesures d'un réacteur industriel de copolymérisation (2004)

Francois, G., Srinivasan, B., Bonvin, D., Hunkeler, D.

Optimal Grade Transition for Polyethylene Reactors (2004)

Gisnas, A., Srinivasan, B., Bonvin, D.

Optimal Feeding Strategy for Bioreactors with Biomass Death (2004)

Bodizs, L., Srinivasan, B., Bonvin, D.

Dynamic Optimization of First-Order Systems via Static Parametric Programming: Application to Electrical Discharge Machining (2004)

Huguenin, P., Srinivasan, B., Altpeter, F., Longchamp, R.

Trajectory Following for the Optimization of a Batch Polymerization Reactor (2004)

Welz, C., Francois, G., Srinivasan, B., Bonvin, D., Hunkeler, D.

This paper considers the minimization of batch time for an industrial inverse-emulsion polymerization reactor in the presence of uncertainty. A first optimization study resulted in the current...

Modelling and Optimization of Fed-Batch Filamentous Fungal Fermentation (2004)

Titica, M., Bodizs, L., Lei, F., Srinivasan, B., Dochain, D., Bonvin, D.

A Globally Stabilising Controller under Saturated Input for Linear Planar Systems with One Unstable Pole (2004)

Favez, J-Y., Mullhaupt, Ph., Srinivasan, B., Bonvin, D.

Iterative Learning Control with Input Shift (2004)

Preferential Estimation via Tuning of the Kalman Filter (2004)

Bodizs, L., Srinivasan, B., Bonvin, D.

Neighboring Extremal Controllers for Singular Problems (2004)

Dynamic Optimization under Uncertainty via NCO Tracking: A Solution Model Approach (2004)

Dynamic optimization of batch emulsion polymerization using simulated annealing (2004)

Lima, R. M., Francois, G., Srinivasan, B., Salcedo, R. L.

The aim of this paper is to present a global approach to dynamic optimization of batch emulsion polymerization reactors using a stochastic optimizer. The objective is to minimize the final batch time...

Run-to-run Adaptation of a Semi-Adiabatic Policy for the Optimization of an Industrial Batch Polymerization Process (2004)

Francois, G., Srinivasan, B., Bonvin, D., Hernandez Barajas, J., Hunkeler, D.

Commande run-to-run pour procédés dynamiques répétitifs (2004)

Optimierung einer Batch-Destillationskolonne unter Unsicherheiten basierend auf Messungen (2004)

Commande run-to-run pour procédés dynamiques répétitifs D. Bonvin et B. Srinivasan Laboratoire d’Automatique Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne CH-1015, Lausanne, Switzerland Les...

Welz, C., Srinivasan, B., Bonvin, D., Naef, O.

C. Welz, B. Srinivasan, D. Bonvin Laboratoire d’Automatique Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne CH-1015 Lausanne, Schweiz O. Naef Département de Chimie Ecole d’Ingénieurs de Fribourg...

Dynamic Real-Time Optimization of Transitions in Industrial Polymerization Processes using Solution Models (2004)

Kadam, J. V., Marquardt, W., Srinivasan, B., Bonvin, D.

J. V. Kadam, W. Marquardt Lehrstuhl für Prozesstechnik, RWTH Aachen University, Turmstr. 46, 52064 Aachen, Germany B. Srinivasan, D. Bonvin Laboratoire d’Automatique, École Polytechnique...

Robust Predictive Control Based on Neighboring Extremals (2004)

Optimierung einer Batch-Destillationskolonne unter Unsicherheiten basierend auf Messungen (2004)

The performance of predictive controller is typically poor when the true plant evolution deviates significantly from that predicted by the model. A robust approach that considers model uncertainty...

Welz, C., Srinivasan, B., Bonvin, D., Naef, O.

Dynamic Optimization under Uncertainty via NCO Tracking: A Solution Model Approach (2004)

B. Srinivasan, D. Bonvin

The use of measurements to compensate the effect of uncertainty has recently gained attention in the context of optimization of dynamic systems. In this field, termed measurement-based optimization,...

An Evaluation of Web Services in the Design of a B2B Application (2004)

K. Hogg, P. Chilcott, M. Nolan, B. Srinivasan

This paper describes the architectural considerations in the design of a web services B2B application. A component design is presented which exploits the postulated advantages of object oriented and...

Run-to-Run Control Strategy for Diabetes Management (2003)

Dynamic Optimization of Batch Processes: I. Characterization of the Nominal Solution (2003)

An approach to insulin injection therapy is introduced that draws from recent ideas in run-to-run control of batch chemical reactors. The method relies on measurements of blood glucose and does not...

Srinivasan, B., Palanki, S., Bonvin, D.

Dynamic Optimization of Batch Processes: II. Role of Measurements in Handling Uncertainty (2003)

Srinivasan, B., Bonvin, D., Visser, E., Palanki, S.

Optimal Operation of Fed-Batch Fermentations via Adaptive Control of Overflow Metabolite (2003)

Valentinotti, S., Srinivasan, B., Holmberg, U., Bonvin, D., Cannizzaro, C., Rhiel, M., ...

Optimal Operation of Batch Processes via the Tracking of Active Constraints (2003)

Characterization of Optimal Temperature and Feed-Rate Policies for Discontinuous Two-Reaction Systems (2003)

Convergence Analysis of Iterative Identification and Optimization Schemes (2003)

Convergence Analysis of Run-to-Run Control for a Class of Nonlinear Systems (2003)

Improving the Region of Attraction of ITER in the Presence of Actuator Saturation (2003)

Favez, J-Y., Mullhaupt, Ph., Srinivasan, B., Lister, J. B., Bonvin, D.

Approximate Input-Output Linearization of Nonlinear Systems Using the Observability Normal Form (2003)

Guemghar, K., Srinivasan, B., Bonvin, D.

Abstract The problem of controlling nonlinear nonminimum-phase systems is considered, where standard input-output feedback linearization leads to unstable internal dynamics. This problem is handled...

Enhancing Tokamak Control given Power Supply Voltage Saturation (2003)

Favez, J-Y., Mullhaupt, Ph., Srinivasan, B., Bonvin, D., Lister, J. B.

Measurement-Based Optimization of an Emulsion Polymerization Process (2003)

Francois, G., Srinivasan, B., Bonvin, D., Hunkeler, D.

Run-to-Run Optimization of Batch Styrene Copolymerization (2003)

Effect of Jacket Dynamics on Optimal Temperature Policies (2003)

Improving Tokamak vertical position control in the presence of power supply voltage saturation (2003)

Favez, J.Y., Lister, J.B., Mullhaupt, Ph., Srinivasan, B., Villone, F.

Improving tokamak vertical position control in the presence of power supply voltage saturation (2003)

Lister, J.B., Muellhaupt, Ph., Srinivasan, B., Villone, F.

Enhancing tokamak control given power supply voltage saturation (2003)

Lister, J.B., Bonvin, D., Muellhaupt, Ph., Srinivasan, B.

Enhancing tokamak control when power supply voltages saturate (2003)

Lister, J.B., Favez, J.Y., Bonvin, D., Muellhaupt, P., Srinivasan, B.

Improving the region of attraction of ITER in the presence of actuator saturation (2003)

Mullhaupt, Ph., Srinivasan, B., Lister, J.B., Bonvin, D.

Convergence Analysis of Iterative Identification and Optimization Schemes (2003)

B. Srinivasan, D. Bonvin

The use of measurements to compensate for model uncertainty has received increasing attention in the context of process optimization. The idea consists of iteratively using the measurements for...

A novel route for the synthesis of piperazine from N-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)ethylenediamine over composite photocatalysts (2003)

Subba Rao, K V, Kandavelu, V, Srinivasan, B, Subrahmanyam, M, Thampi, K

Titanium oxide loaded zeolites as photocatalysts for the cyclization of ethylenediamine with propylene glycol (2003)

Subba Rao, K V, Srinivasan, B, Subrahmanyam, M

A novel route for the synthesis of piperazine from N-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)ethylenediamine over composite photocatalysts (2003)

Subba Rao, K V, Kandavelu, V, Srinivasan, B, Subrahmanyam, M, Thampi, K

Titanium oxide loaded zeolites as photocatalysts for the cyclization of ethylenediamine with propylene glycol (2003)

Subba Rao, K V, Srinivasan, B, Subrahmanyam, M

Image Processing for Visual Navigation of Roadways. (2002)

LeMoigne,J., Waxman,A. M., Srinivasan,B., Pietikainen,M.

In support of the Autonomous Land Vehicle (ALV) project, which is a part of the Strategic Computing Program development by DARPA, the Computer Vision Laboratory of the University of Maryland has...

Control of Hybrid Systems via Dehybridization (2002)

Sedghi, B., Srinivasan, B., Longchamp, R.

Predictive Control of Fast Unstable and Nonminimum-phase Nonlinear Systems (2002)

Guemghar, K., Srinivasan, B., Mullhaupt, Ph., Bonvin, D.

Predictive Control of Unstable Nonminimum-phase Systems K. Guemghar, B. Srinivasan, Ph. Mullhaupt, D. Bonvin ´ Institut d’Automatique, Ecole Polytechnique F´d´rale de Lausanne, ee CH-1015...

Interplay between Identification and Optimization in Run-to-run Schemes (2002)

Evaluation of Measurement-based Optimization Schemes for Batch Distillation (2002)

Interplay between Identiﬁcation and Optimization in Run-to-run Schemes B. Srinivasan, D. Bonvin ´ Institut d’Automatique, Ecole Polytechnique F´d´rale de Lausanne, ee CH-1015 Lausanne,...

A Global Stabilization Strategy for an Inverted Pendulum (2002)

Srinivasan, B., Huguenin, P., Guemghar, K., Bonvin, D.

Run-to-run Optimization of Batch Emulsion Polymerization (2002)

Analysis of Exclusively-kinetic Two-link Underactuated Mechanical Systems (2002)

Mullhaupt, Ph., Srinivasan, B., Bonvin, D.

Condition for Bifurcation of the Region of Attraction in Linear Planar Systems with Saturated Linear Feedback (2002)

Favez, J-Y., Srinivasan, B., Mullhaupt, Ph., Bonvin, D.

A novel one step synthesis of trans-1,4,6,9-tetraazabicyclo[4.4.0]decane over TiO2/Zeolite composite photocatalysts (2002)

Subba Rao, K V, Srinivasan, B, Prasad, A, Subrahmanyam, M

Status of this Memo Definitions of Managed Objects for (2002)

B. Srinivasan

This memo defines a portion of the Management Information Base (MIB) for the use with the network management protocols in the Internet community. In particular, it describes managed objects for the...

A novel one step synthesis of trans-1,4,6,9-tetraazabicyclo[4.4.0]decane over TiO2/Zeolite composite photocatalysts (2002)

Subba Rao, K V, Srinivasan, B, Prasad, A, Subrahmanyam, M

Optimization of a Continuous Pulsed Corona Reactor (2001)

Srinivasan, B., Palanki, S., Grymonpre, D. R., Locke, B. R.

An Optimal Operating Strategy for Fixed-Bed Bioreactors Used in Wastewater Treatment (2001)

Benthack, C., Srinivasan, B., Bonvin, D.

Run-to-run Optimization via Control of Generalized Constraints (2001)

Srinivasan, B., Primus, C. J, Bonvin, D., Ricker, N. L.

Optimal Feed Rate Policy for Systems with Two Reactions (2001)

Srinivasan, B., Ubrich, O., Bonvin, D., Stoessel, F.

Characterization of the Optimal Solution for a Class of Hybrid Systems (2001)

Srinivasan, B., Sedghi, B., Bonvin, D.

Predictive Control with Added Feedback for Fast Nonlinear Systems (2001)

Ronco, E., Srinivasan, B., Favez, J. Y., Bonvin, D.

Dynamic Optimization in the Batch Chemical Industry (2001)

Bonvin, D., Srinivasan, B., Ruppen, D.

Measurement-Based Optimization via Tracking (2001)

Measurement-Based Optimization in the Batch Chemical Industry (2001)