Wang, Zilong. Simulation-based process analysis and optimization for continuous pharmaceutical manufacturing. Retrieved from https://doi.org/doi:10.7282/T3736VD9
DescriptionThis thesis explores to apply simulation-based mathematical tools to understand and improve continuous pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. On the basis of a continuous direct compaction process, we propose a framework consisting of global sensitivity analysis, feasibility analysis, and optimization to systematically extract process knowledge from simulation models. Under this framework, efficient analysis and optimization methods have been developed for both deterministic systems and stochastic systems. Specifically, mathematical techniques including surrogate modeling and adaptive sampling are adopted to address difficult problems involving computationally expensive black-box systems. The developed algorithms in this thesis can be used to obtain a comprehensive knowledge of solids-based pharmaceutical processes.