Patents by Inventor Tod J. Peterson

Tod J. Peterson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method of connecting different layers of optimization
    Patent number: 8620705
    Abstract: The present invention is a method for synchronizing multiple layers of constrained optimization with both layers having some common variables in a to processing plant. The layers of optimization can include Planning, Scheduling, Real-Time Optimization and Model Predictive Control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Tod J. Peterson, William P. Snow, John R. Hind, Kiran R. Sheth
  • Method of Connecting Different Layers of Optimization
    Publication number: 20120071991
    Abstract: The present invention is a method for synchronizing multiple layers of constrained optimization with both layers having some common variables in a to processing plant. The layers of optimization can include Planning, Scheduling, Real-Time Optimization and Model Predictive Control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANY
    Inventors: Tod J. Peterson, William P. Snow, John R. Hind, Kiran R. Sheth
  • Model predictive controller solution analysis process
    Patent number: 7949417
    Abstract: The solution from a multivariable predictive controller (MPC) is analyzed and described by providing quantitative input to operators regarding the effect of changing controller limits on the MPC controller solution. This information allows a rapid operator response to changes and more optimal process operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Tod J. Peterson, Adi R. Punuru, Kenneth F. Emigholz, Robert K. Wang, Dave Barrett-Payton
  • Method for model gain matrix modification
    Patent number: 7797063
    Abstract: A method is presented for adjusting the steady-state gains of a multivariable predictive control, planning or optimization model with uncertainty. The user selects a desired matrix relative gain criteria for the predictive model or sub-model. This is used to calculate a base number. Model gains are extracted from the predictive model and the magnitudes are modified to be rounded number powers of the calculated base number.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
    Inventors: Roger S. Hall, Adi R. Punuru, Tod J. Peterson, Trevor S. Pottorf, Lewis E. Vowell
  • Model predictive controller solution analysis process
    Publication number: 20080077257
    Abstract: The solution from a multivariable predictive controller (MPC) is analyzed and described by providing quantitative input to operators regarding the effect of changing controller limits on the MPC controller solution. This information allows a rapid operator response to changes and more optimal process operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2006
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Inventors: Tod J. Peterson, Adi R. Punuru, Kenneth F. Emigholz, Robert K. Wang, Dave Barrett-Payton
  • Method for model gain matrix modification
    Publication number: 20080052050
    Abstract: A method is presented for adjusting the steady-state gains of a multivariable predictive control, planning or optimization model with uncertainty. The user selects a desired matrix relative gain criteria for the predictive model or sub-model. This is used to calculate a base number. Model gains are extracted from the predictive model and the magnitudes are modified to be rounded number powers of the calculated base number.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventors: Roger S. Hall, Adi R. Punuru, Tod J. Peterson, Trevor S. Pottorf, Lewis E. Vowell