ABSTRACT

Product ........................................................................... 478 18.3 Process Optimization Using Advanced Control Systems ........................... 479

18.3.1 Modeling Heat Transfer Processes during Thermal Processing ....480 18.3.1.1 Empirical Methods (Formula Methods) ......................... 481 18.3.1.2 Numerical Methods ........................................................ 482

18.3.2 Online Correction of Process Deviations in Batch Retorts ........... 483 18.3.3 Future Trends on Online Correction of Process Deviations

in Continuous Retorts .....................................................................485 18.3.4 Additional Regulatory Considerations ...........................................487