Feeling in control?

Abstract

Windmill Graphics simulation software has been developed to help explain control technology to students. The software allows an engineering process such as might be found in the oil or gas industry to be controlled from a PC through simulations of closing drain valves, filling tanks, starting heating operations etc. Other tasks include using level control systems with digital sensors, temperature control with digital and analogue sensors and monitoring systems plus datalogging. The kit was funded by the Scottish Higher Still Development Unit and it has been distributed to all secondary schools, further education colleges and teacher training institutes in Scotland. It will also in turn be distributed to all schools in England, but in the meantime free copies can be downloaded from: www.windmill.co.uk/wmldemo.html