An Object-Oriented Library for Process Control Simulations in MATLAB

This paper presents a library of MATLAB classes developed to provide a framework to allow performing easy and scalable process control simulations. The proposed object-oriented tool features the basic components of a control loop including: processes, controllers, sensors, actuators and connection l...

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Published in:IFAC-PapersOnLine 2017-07, Vol.50 (1), p.15686-15691
Main Authors: Rodríguez, Carlos, Guinaldo, María, Aranda-Escolástico, Ernesto, Guzmán, José L., Dormido, Sebastián
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Automatic control
Closed-loop systems
Computer software
Control education
Process control
Simulators
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Summary:This paper presents a library of MATLAB classes developed to provide a framework to allow performing easy and scalable process control simulations. The proposed object-oriented tool features the basic components of a control loop including: processes, controllers, sensors, actuators and connection links. The simulator can be configured to carry out simulations with continuous and/or discrete elements, and/or include event-triggered capabilities in a straightforward manner. The benefits of the proposed library are shown with the rapid development and simulation of a quadruple-tank system that is controlled by means of a PI controller.
ISSN:2405-8963
2405-8963
DOI:10.1016/j.ifacol.2017.08.2403