Journal Publications

Pfaff, G., J.F. Forbes and P.J. McLellan, "Generating Information for Real-Time Optimization," Developments in Chemical Engineering and Mineral Processing Journal 2006.  (Accepted)

Poyton, A.A., M.S. Varziri, K.B. McAuely, P.J. McLellan and J.O. Ramsay, "Parameter Estimation in Continuous-Time Dynamic Models Using Principal Differential Analysis," Computers and Chemical Engineering 30, 4, 698-708, 2006.

Gokulakrishnan, P., A.D. Lawrence, P.J. McLellan and E.W. Grandmaison, "A Functional PCA Approach for Analyzing and Reducing Complex Chemical Mechanisms," Computers and Chemical Engineering 2006.  (Accepted)

Ben-Zvi, A., P.J. McLellan and K.B. McAuley, "Identifiability of Nonlinear Differential Algebraic Equations Via a Linearization Approach," Canadian Journal for Chemical Engineering 2006.  (Accepted)

Nielsen, D.R., A.J. Daugulis and P.J. McLellan, "Transient Performance of a Two-Phase Partitioning Bioscrubber Treating a Benzene-Contaminated Gas Stream," Environmental Science and Technology 39, 22, 8971-8977, 2005.

Nielsen, D.R., A.J. Daugulis and P.J. McLellan, "A Restructured Framework for Modeling Oxygen Transfer in Two-Phase Partitioning Bioreactors," Biotechnology and Bioengineering 91, 6, 773-776, 2005.

Guay, M., R. Dier, J. Hahn, and P.J. McLellan, "Effect of Process Nonlinearity on Linear Quadratic Regulator Performance," Journal of Process Control 15, 1, 113-124, 2005.

Gokulakrishnan, P., P.J. McLellan, D. Lawrence, and E.W. Grandmaison, "Kinetic Analysis of NO-Sensitized Methane Oxidation," Chemical Engineering Science 60, 3683-3692, 2005.

Nielsen, D., A.J. Daugulis and P.J. McLellan, "Quantifying Maintenance Requirements from the Steady-State Operation of a Two-Phase Partitioning Bioscrubber," Biotechnology and Bioengineeering 83, 6, 735-741, 2005.

Ben-Zvi, A., K. B. McAuley and P. J. McLellan, "Identifiability Study of a Liquid-Liquid Phase Transfer Catalyzed Reaction System," AIChE Journal 50, 2493-2501, 2004.

Ben-Zvi, A., P.J. McLellan and K.B. McAuley, "Identifiability of Linear Time-Invariant Differential-Algebraic systems. 2. The Differential-Algebraic Approach," Ind. Eng. chem. Res. 43, 5, 1251-1259, 2004.

Hutchinson, R.A., P.J. McLellan, J.O. Ramsay, H. Sulieman, and D.W. Bacon, "Investigating the Impact of Operating Parameters on Molecular Weight Distributions Using Functional Regression," Macromolecular Symposia 495-508, 2004.

Sulieman, H., P.J. McLellan and D.W. Bacon, "A Profile-Based Approach to Parametric Sensitivity in Multiresponse Regression Models," Computational Statistics and Data Analysis 45, 4, 721-740, 2004.

Guay, M., R. Dier, J. Hahn, and P.J. McLellan, "Effect of Process Nonlinearity on Linear Quadratic Regulator Performance," Journal of Process Control 2004.  (Accepted)

Ben-Zvi, A., P. J. McLellan and K. B. McAuley, "Identifiability of Linear Time-Invariant Differential-Algebraic Systems - I: The Generalized Markov Parameter Approach," Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 42, 25, 6607-6618, 2003.

Nielsen, D., A.J. Daugulis and P.J. McLellan, "A Novel Method of Simulating Oxygen Mass Transfer in Two-Phase Partitioning Bioreactors," Biotecnology & Bioengineering 83, 6, 735-742, 2003.

Zhou, Y., J.F. Forbes, J. Bao, and P.J. McLellan, "Estimation of Controller Economic Benefits: An Optimization Approach," APPITA Journal 56, 2, 164, 2003.

Zhou, Y., J. Bao, P.J. McLellan and J.F. Forbes, "Estimation of Controller Benefits: An Optimization-Based Approach," Pulp and Paper Canada 103, 10, T255-259, 2002.

Bao, J., J.F. Forbes and P.J. McLellan, "A Passivity-Based Analysis for Decentralized Integral Controllability," Automatica 38, 243-247, 2002.

Sandink, C., K.B. McAuley and P.J. McLellan, "Selection of Parameters for Updating in On-Line Models," Ind. Eng. Chem. Research 40, 3936-3950, 2001.

Sulieman, H., P.J. McLellan and D.W. Bacon, "A Profile-Based Approach to Parametric Sensitivity Analysis of Nonlinear Regression Models," Technometrics 43, 425-433, 2001.

Cruickshank, S.M., A.J. Daugulis and P.J. McLellan, "Modeling of a Continuous Two-Phase Partitioning Bioreactor for the Degradation of Xenobiotics," Process Biochem. 35, 1027-1035, 2000.

Cruickshank, S.M., A.J. Daugulis and P.J. McLellan, "Dynamic Modeling and Optimal Fed-Batch Feeding Strategies for a Two-Phase Partitioning Bioreactor," Biotech. Bioeng. 67, 224-233, 1999.

McLellan, P.J., A.J. Daugulis and J. Li, "The Incidence of Oscillatory Behaviour in the Continuous Fermentation of Zymomonas mobilis," Biotechnology Progress 15, 667-680, 1999.

Thake, A.J., P.J. McLellan and J.F. Forbes, "Controller Approximation Using Semi-Definite Programming," Ind. Eng. Chem. Research 38, 2699-2708, 1999.

Bao, J., J.F. Forbes and P.J. McLellan, "Robust Multi-Loop PID Controller Design - A Successive Semi-Definite Programming Approach," I&EC Research Research 38, 3407-3419, 1999.

Hojabr, S., W.E. Baker, P.J. McLellan, K.E. Russell and M.A. Huneault, "Melt Grafting of Glycidyl Methacrylate onto Polyethylene: an Experimental and Mathematical Modeling Study," Int. Poly. Proc. 13, 1998.

Dadebo, S.A., K.B. McAuley and P.J. McLellan, "On the Computation of Optimal Singular and Bang-Bang Controls," J. Opt. Control Appl. Meth. 19, 287-297, 1998.

Guay, M.J., P.J. McLellan and D.W. Bacon, "On a Measure of Closed-Loop Nonlinearity and Interaction for Nonlinear Chemical Processes," AIChE J. 43, 2261-2278, 1997.

Guay, M.J., P.J. McLellan and D.W. Bacon, "Necessary and Sufficient Conditions for Dynamic Feedback Linearization," Int. J. Control 68, 87-106, 1997.

Dadebo, S.A., M.L. Bell, P.J. McLellan and K.B. McAuley, "Temperature Control of Industrial Gas Phase Polyethylene Reactors," Journal of Process Control 7, 83-96, 1997.

Arnold, S.G., P.J. McLellan and A.J. Daugulis, "Dynamic Modelling and Performance Optimization of an Extractive Fermentation," Can. J. Chem. Eng. 74, 385-393, 1996.

Miller, N.C., R.W. Toffolo, K.B. McAuley and P.J. McLellan, "Determining Polymer Chain Length Distributions Using Numerical Inversion of Laplace Transforms," Polymer React. Eng. 4, 279-301, 1996.

Daugulis, A.J., P.J. McLellan and J. Li, "The Effect of Ethanol Concentration History and Change Rate on the Ethanol Fermentation of Zymomonas mobilis," Biotech. Bioeng. 56, 99-105, 1996.

Guay, M., P.J. McLellan and D.W. Bacon, "Measurement of Nonlinearity in Chemical Process Control Systems: The Steady State Map," Can. J. Chem. Eng. 73, 868-882, 1995.

Piette, R., T.J. Harris and P.J. McLellan, "Graphical Interpretations of Steady-State Interaction Measures," Ind. Eng. Chem. 34, 4436-4450, 1995.

McAuley, K.B., D.M. Macdonald and P.J. McLellan, "Effect of Operating Conditions on Stability of Gas-Phase Polyethylene Reactors," AIChE J. 41, 868-879, 1995.

Li, J., A.J. Daugulis and P.J. McLellan, "Inhibition Effects of Ethanol Concentration Change Rate on Zymomonas mobilis," Biotech. Lett. 17, 321-326, 1995.

McLellan, P.J., "A Differential-Algebraic Perspective on Nonlinear Controller Design Methodologies," Chem. Eng. Sci. 49, 1663-1679, 1994.

Daugulis, A.J., Axford, D.B. and McLellan, P.J., "The Economics of Ethanol Production by Extractive Fermentation," Can. J. Chem. Engng 69, 488-497, 1991.

McLellan, P.J., Harris, T.J. and Bacon, D.W., "Error Trajectory Descriptions of Nonlinear Controller Designs," Chem. Eng. Sci. 45, 3017-3034, 1990.

Harris, T.J. and McLellan, P.J., "Generic Model Control - A Case Study Revisited," Can. J. Chem. Engng 68, 1066-1070, 1990.

Conference Proceedings

Ben-Zvi, A., P.J. McLellan and K.B. McAuley, "Identifiability of Linear Time-Invariant Differential-Algebraic Systems - Application of Differential Algebra," Conference on Decision and Control, Hawaii, December, 2003.  (Accepted)

Ben-Zvi, A., P.J. McLellan and K.B. McAuley, "Identifiability of Linear Time-Invariant Differential-Algebraic Systems, Using Generalized Markov Parameters," American Control Conference, Denver, June, 2003.  (Accepted)

Thake, A., F. Forbes and P.J. McLellan, "Approximation of High-Dimensional Multivariable Controllers Using Semi-Definite Programming," Proc. ADCHEM Conference, pp. 664-669, 1997.

Thake, A., F. Forbes and P.J. McLellan, "Design of Filter-Based Controllers for Cross-Directional Control of Paper Machines," Proc. American Control Conference, pp. 1488-1493, June, 1997.

Guay, M., P.J. McLellan and D.W. Bacon, "Measurement of Dynamic Process Nonlinearity," Proc. Adchem Conference, pp. 535-540, 1997.

F. Fluegel, P.J. McLellan and K.B. McAuley, "Steady-State Multiplicity and Operability of an Industrial Ethylene Cold-Box Separation Unit," Proc. ADCHEM Conference, pp. 605-610, 1997.

Guay, M., P.J. McLellan and D.W. Bacon, "Computer Algebra Methods for Feedback Linearization Using an Exterior Calculus Framework," Proc. American Control Conference, pp. 1385-1389, June, 1997.

Dadebo, S., McAuley, K.B. and McLellan, P.J., "Interactions Between Production Rate Optimization and Temperature Control in Gas-Phase Polyethylene Reactors," Preprints, DYCORD+ 95, pp. 293-298, Helsingor, Denmark, May, 1995.

Conference Presentations

"Dynamic and Steady-State Process Investigations Using Functional Data Analysis," Gordon Conference on Statistics in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Mount Holyoke College, Massachusetts, July, 2003.

"Investigating the Impact of Operating Parameters on Molecular Weight Distributions Using Functional Regression Techniques," Polymer Reaction Engineering Conference, Quebec City, May, 2003.

"Estimating Process Dynamic Structure Using Principal Differential Analysis," Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Vancouver, October, 2002.

"A Dynamic Model for Benzene Removal and Degradation from a Gaseous Feed in a Two-Phase Partitioning Bioreactor," Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Vancouver, October, 2002.

"Detecting an Diagnosing Performance Degradation in Model-Based Real-Time Optimization Systems," Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Vancouver, October, 2002.

"Kinetic Model Reduction Using PCA," AIChE National Meeting, Indianapolis, November, 2002.

"Diagnosing Performance Degradation in Model-based Real-Time Optimization Systems," AIChE National Meeting, Indianopolis, November, 2002.

"Principal Differential Analysis and Process Control," Iranian Statistical Society Conference, Tehran, Iran, September, 2002.

"Nonlinearity in Estimation and Control," Gordon Conference on Statistics in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Plymouth, New Hampshire, July, 1999.