Multivariable computer control of a butane hydrogenolysis reactor: Part II: Design and on‐line implementation of a stochastic controller using an identified multivariate noise model

Abstract A multivariable stochastic controller is implemented on a pilot scale, plug flow, butane hydrogenolysis reactor. In the synthesis of the controller, a multivariate time series model of the process disturbances is used. The success of this controller is compared to a previous controller where the process disturbances are not directly modeled.