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  Dr. Fu Yang Wang

 

MASc, PhD (Waterloo)

Contact Details:

Ph: +61-7-3365 4552
 Fax: +61-7-3365 4199
email: fuyang@cheque.uq.edu.au

Research Expertise and Interests:

  1. Dynamics and control of distributed parameter processes

  • Optimisation and model-based control of complex processes described by partial differential-integral equations

  • Solid transport, granulation and drying in rotating drums

  • Packed-bed operations

  • Multi-component mass transfer in porous media

  1.  Applications of advanced control theory to non-linear chemical processes 

  • Non-linear model predictive control

  • Multi-model approach using mini-max optimisation

  • Non-linear open-plus-closed-loop (NOPCL) control strategy

Current Projects:

  • Multi-scale, multi-form approach to the modelling, design and control of complex particulate processes

  • Optimisation and control of granulation processes using structure switching models

  •  Scale-up and intelligent control of granulation processes

  • Discrete element method for analysis and design of pharmaceutical encapsulation

  • Global stability and performance analysis of non-linear systems using multiple model based controllers

  • Multi-component gas transport in deep coal

Academic Background:

Ph.D. The University of Waterloo, Canada
 M.A.Sc. The University of Waterloo, Canada
 University Diploma, Tianjin University, P. R. China


Selected Recent Publications:

Lee, T. T., Wang, F. Y. and Newell, R. B., Robust multivariable control of complex biological processes, Journal of Process Control, 14, 193-209 (2004).

Wang, F. Y., and Cameron, I. T., Review and future directions in the modelling and control of drum granulation processes, Powder Technology, 124, 238-253 (2002).

Lee, T. T., Wang, F. Y. and Newell, R. B., Robust model-order reduction of complex biological processes, Journal of Process Control, 12, 807-821 (2002).

Wang, F. Y. and Bhatia, S. K., A generalised dynamic model for char particle gasification with structure evolution and peripheral fragmentation, Chemical Engineering Science, 56, 3683-3697 (2001).

Shahhosseini, S., Cameron, I. T. and Wang, F. Y., A dynamic model with on-line identification techniques for the rotary sugar drying process, Drying Technology: An International Journal, 19 (9), 2103-2129 (2001).

Bao, J., Lee, P. L., Wang, F. Y., Zhou, W. B., and Samyudia, Y., A new approach to decentralised process control using passivity and sector stability conditions, Chemical Engineering Communications, 182, 213-237 (2000).

Li, Q., Rudolph, V., Wang, F. Y., Kajikawa, S. and Horio, M., “Axial porosity distribution in a packed bed of deformable particles – A numerical study using DEM”, in “Handbook of Conveying and Handling of Particulate Solids”, Elsevier Sci., Amsterdam (2000).

Lee, T. T., Wang, F. Y. and Newell, R. B., Dynamic modelling and simulation of a complex biological processes based on a distributed parameter approach, AIChE Journal, 45 (10), 2245-2268 (1999).

Wang, F. Y., Cameron, I. T., Litster, J. D., and Rudolph, V., Paper in series on dynamics of rotary drying processes, Drying Technology: An International Journal, 11 (7), 1461-1656 (1993); 13(3), 737-751 (1995); 13 (5-7), 1261-1278 (1995).

Wang, F. Y. and Cameron, I. T., Control studies on a model evaporation process – constrained state driving with conventional and higher relative degree systems, Journal of Process Control, 4 (2), 59-75 (1994).

Wang, F. Y. and Cameron, I. T., Dynamics of fractionators with structured packing, Chemical Engineering Communications, 119, 231-259 (1993).

Wang, F. Y. and Cameron, I. T., Graph theoretical methods in control systems analysis, Chemical Engineering Science, 48 (22), 3777-3782 (1993).

 
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