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TEACON—a simulator for computer‐aided teaching of process control
Author(s) -
de Azevedo S. Feyo,
Oliveira F.,
Cardoso A. Capelo
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
computer applications in engineering education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.478
H-Index - 29
eISSN - 1099-0542
pISSN - 1061-3773
DOI - 10.1002/cae.6180010405
Subject(s) - computer science , controller (irrigation) , process (computing) , set (abstract data type) , control system , digital control , simulation , process control , point (geometry) , control theory (sociology) , control engineering , control (management) , artificial intelligence , engineering , electronic engineering , operating system , mathematics , geometry , electrical engineering , agronomy , biology , programming language
“TEACON—TEAching CONtrol” is a PC‐based package for computer‐aided teaching of digital control of Single Input‐Single Output (SISO) systems. A large variety of processes and control actions is possible. The program simulates systems in “real time” or faster than “real time.” Process and control parameters can be changed on‐line during runs. Set‐point and process load can also vary according to predefined functions. The program computes the ISE, IAE, and ITAE indexes, allowing studies of controller tuning and performance. Other characteristics which enhance the simulation of real systems are the saturation of sensors and controller at 0 and 100%, the ability to superimpose noises on the measurements, and the possibility of defining dead‐times associated with the measurements and with the process.