Cetinkaya, SevilZeybek, ZehraHapoglu, HaleAlpbaz, Mustafa2019-07-272019-07-282019-07-272019-07-2820060098-13541873-4375https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compchemeng.2006.04.002https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12418/10800In this work, fuzzy-relational models-dynamics matrix control (Fuzzy-DMC) was applied to the free radical solution polymerization of styrene in a jacketted batch reactor and its performance was examined to reach the required monomer conversion, molecular weight and chain length in a minimum time. The reactor temperature was controlled by manipulating the heat-input to the reactor. The performance of the Fuzzy-DMC controller was compared with that of the nonlinear generalized predictive control (NLGPC). (c) 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.en10.1016/j.compchemeng.2006.04.002info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessdynamic matrix controlfuzzy-relational modelspolymerizationReview309132313152-s2.0-33745214693Q1WOS:000239163300001Q1