Object-oriented Environment For Intelligent Control Engineering

Most industrial processes have several particular characteristics, system and performance requirements, which may not be obtained by classical control methodologies. In this case advanced control strategies must be considered. In face of different options, simulation using software packages is a common practice. In this paper, a simulation environment aimed at consistently and uniformly integrating different software resources is proposed. It is based on object-oriented approach implemented into a knowledge-based shell. Full potential of knowledge based systems can be used for intelligent decision. An application example is described to illustrate the abilities of the proposed environment. This example is a prototype for simulation and control of a multivariable process: a heavy oil fractionary column.101596