Title :
HITO-a tool for hierarchical control
Author :
Prada, C. ; Cristea, S. ; Álvarez, T. ; Zamarreño, J.M. ; Álvarez, T.J.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Syst. Eng. & Autom., Valladolid Univ., Spain
Abstract :
This paper introduces the HITO software tool, an integrated control system oriented to implement hierarchical control in the process industry. HITO is dedicated to control multivariable processes using model predictive control technology connected with distributed control systems running in different operating characteristics. HITO is not only limited to some particular environments, manufacturers, technologists, etc., but also suitable to those complex processes in which the conventional control does not allow an efficient manipulation of control variables. Several modules are available in a single platform: process identification, predictive control, economic variables optimisation, simulation, expert systems in supervision and diagnostics
Keywords :
distributed control; expert systems; hierarchical systems; identification; multivariable control systems; predictive control; process control; software tools; HITO software tool; distributed control systems; expert systems; hierarchical control; identification; model predictive control; multivariable systems; optimisation; process control; simulation; Centralized control; Computer industry; Control systems; Electrical equipment industry; Industrial control; Manufacturing industries; Predictive control; Predictive models; Process control; Software tools;
Conference_Titel :
Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation, 1999. Proceedings. ETFA '99. 1999 7th IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Barcelona
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5670-5
DOI :
10.1109/ETFA.1999.813122
