Integration of advanced process control and full-scale dynamic simulation
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Abstract:
In the process control industry, multivariable model predictive controller and dynamic simulation for operator training are usually available in separate packages. It is very difficult for the operators and plant engineers to find good tools for them to get trained in multivariable advanced process control. This paper presents a system, which integrates the advanced process control and full-scale dynamic simulation. The advanced process control uses multivariable model predictive control techniques. The model used in the predictive control algorithms is generated from the dynamic simulated process. The advanced process controller can control the simulated plant directly, or through a DCS system to control the simulated plant. The combined system provides an excellent environment for training operators in process operation with multivariable advanced process control. The same environment is also very useful for engineers in designing and tuning the advanced process controllers, and in testing communication between the advanced process controller and the DCS systems, or the other type of process control systems.
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