Attributes of industrial machine and process control systems. (30th March 2006)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mahalik, N.P.
• Is Part Of: International journal of computer applications technology. Volume 25:Number 4(2006)
• Page Start: 234
• Page End: 240
• Publication Date: 2006-03-30
• Subjects: distributed control systems -- DCS -- machine control -- process control -- component-based design -- diagnostics -- network integration -- resource conscious software development -- RCSD -- industrial automation; Technology -- Data processing -- Periodicals; 620.00285
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0952-8091

Abstract

The design of advanced Machine and Process Control Systems (MPCSs) is highly complex and interdisciplinary in nature involving state-of-the-art technology. Machine and process control design is built on experience of major failures, requirements, optimisation and methodological change. Although, the underlying concepts of run-time architecture have already been firmly established, an exploration is necessary to radically improve the effectiveness as far as integrability is concerned. This paper reviews some of the important attributes of industrial MPCSs. Having a view of flexibility and agility, it is perceived that the MPCSs have a typical set of essential requirements. Especially, attributes such as Resource Conscious Software Development (RCSD), components-based electronic control, Diagnostics and Prognostics (DAP) and Integration of Data and Control Network (IDCN) are mainly discussed.