“…From the power generation viewpoint, the optimization of methane outflow rate is one of the key issues in the operation of anaerobic processes (Sbarciog et al 2011). However, the optimal operation of AD process is complicated to reach, mainly due to: their highly nonlinear and unstable nature, inhibition by substrates or products and by the substantial unmodeled dynamics (Hess and Bernard, 2008;Sbarciog et al, 2010;Serhani et al, 2011;Shen et al, 2007). Additionally, the optimal operating conditions of the AD process can be riskier; i.e., the effect of the external perturbations or small changes in the AD environment can lead towards undesirable operating conditions (Sbarciog et al, 2010;Shen et al, 2007).…”