Table 1 Parameters of SMB system.

From: Applicant hierarchical fuzzy controller for concentration control of simulated moving bed

Parameter

Describe

x (cm)

Axial distance

k (g L−1)

Mass transfer constant

v* (cm min−1)

Effect velocity of column

us (cm min−1)

Solid velocity flow rate

C (g L−1)

Mobile phase concentration

q (g L−1)

Solid phase concentration

q* (g L−1)

Equilibrium concentration between solid phase and mobile phase

Q (cm3 min−1)

Flow rate

t (second)

Time

D (cm2 min−1)

Effective dispersion coefficient

ε

Bulk void fraction

i

Material index: A or B

J

Column number:1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8