Development of a learning environment using the UniSim Design tool

Victor Viecco, Daniela Gonzalez, Jose Vuelvas, Carlos Cotrino, Jenny C. Castiblanco

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Abstract

This paper describes the use of a software tool based on Honeywell's Unisim Design® platform for chemical processes and unitary operations design and simulation, as a basis for a learning environment to be used, both, at the classroom and in laboratory practices for a Control Systems basic course. A heat exchanger is specifically considered as the process plant, and two control strategies (hysteresis control and the pid approach) are proposed for the first control course. This learning environment is accompanied by guides to assist with the educational process and the proposed teaching methodology. The developed environment allows to easily integrate the strictness of a dynamic process simulator, with the ease of operation of controllers typically used in the industry with the conventional theory of analysis and design of feedback systems.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2023 IEEE 6th Colombian Conference on Automatic Control, CCAC 2023
EditorsDiana Marcela Ovalle Martiinez, Luis Francisco Combita Alfonso
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9798350324723
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023
Event6th IEEE Colombian Conference on Automatic Control, CCAC 2023 - Popayan, Colombia
Duration: 17 Oct 202320 Oct 2023

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 2023 IEEE 6th Colombian Conference on Automatic Control, CCAC 2023

Conference

Conference6th IEEE Colombian Conference on Automatic Control, CCAC 2023
Country/TerritoryColombia
CityPopayan
Period17/10/2320/10/23

Keywords

  • Control System
  • Heat Exchanger
  • Learning Environment
  • UniSim Design

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