The ECOSSE Control HyperCourse

The Virtual Control Laboratory

This module contains a series of simulation experiments designed to illustrate various points in process control. The experiments are split into 3 sections as outlined below. They are all linked with particular sections in the course and are cross referenced to these.

Introduction to Virtual Control Laboratory

Introduction to Control

Water Heater
Level Control

Controller Tuning

Introduction to Zeigler Nichols Tuning
Open Loop Tuning
Closed Loop Tuning
Mixing Process
Non-Linear Process
Comparing Controller Tuning Methods
Frequency Response

Multiple Loop Control Systems

The Blending Process
Continuous Still

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