Multicriteria analysis of the integrated system optimization and parameter estimation problem

The integrated problem of optimization and parameter estimation is addressed in the context of vector-valued optimization techniques. Some elements of decision analysis are incorporated into the integrated optimization and parameter estimation scheme in order to reflect conflicting situations derived from the simultaneous consideration of multiple performance criteria. To illustrate the main aspects of the proposed approach, the joint problem of optimization and parameter estimation of a nonlinear dynamic continuous reactor is considered. Decentralization and concurrency of the acquisition, identification and optimization tasks are also considered