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Control Structure Design of Novel Microwave-Catalyzed Process for Simultaneous Production of Ammonia and Ethylene
Md Mizanur Rahman, Omar Almaraz, Snehitha Baddam, Jianli Hu, Srinivas Palanki
June 12, 2026
Abstract
This work demonstrates the application of a pulsed microwave system for single-step co-production of ethylene and ammonia from methane. To mitigate inherent production fluctuations from pulsed microwave reactors, a staggered manifold configuration was utilized to stabilize effluent flow for industrial-scale compatibility. Dynamic validation of the ammonia and ethylene purification columns confirmed that a rigorously tuned control strategy effectively rejects ±10% feed disturbances while maintaining process stability and product purity. Ultimately, this systematic approach establishes a robust foundation for the sustainable, electrified production of foundational chemicals by bridging the gap between laboratory-scale pulsing phenomena and industrial-scale operational reliability.
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Aspen Dynamics, Ethylene, Process Control
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Rahman MM, Almaraz O, Baddam S, Hu J, Palanki S. Control Structure Design of Novel Microwave-Catalyzed Process for Simultaneous Production of Ammonia and Ethylene. Systems and Control Transactions 5:2418-2424 (2026) https://doi.org/10.69997/sct.171140
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Systems and Control Transactions
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2026
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2026-06-12
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