A program for handling multiple phases of the design cycle in process control system design

Abstract

An architecture for a Computer Aided Process Modelling and Control System Design program is proposed. The program is designed to enable process-control engineers to tackle various phases of the overall process modelling and control system design cycle. Techniques used include cause-effect and structural controllability analyses, qualitative and bond graph modelling, numerical simulation, computer guided specification and control system design. Early implementation results are presented.