G-OPT (RTO Optimizer)

G-OPT: A General Purpose Optimizer program based on genetic algorithm for Real-Time Optimization (RTO):

Minimize F(X1,X2,....Xn), subject to:
Xi,low <= Xi <= Xi,high, 1 <= i <= n
Yj,low <= Yj = Gj(X1,X2,...Xn) <= Yj,high, 0 <= j <= m

F and G functions can be nonlinear and discontinuous

• Model programming and customization with VBA script
• User specific steady state detection and ad hoc logic can be easily implemented
• Some independent variables may be specified as ZOOM - Zero or One Mixed Integer for ON/OFF type solutions
• Online Run frequency option along with Demand Run execution
• Multiple problem capability with Load/Save feature
• Microsoft Excel Interface option for data input/output

Ideal for process unit optimization and integration with MVPC (multivariable predictive controllers) like IntelliOpt GMAXC.