Web-Based Monitoring and Control of Industrial Processes Used for Control Education

Web-based technologies enable the implementation of remote monitoring and control of industrial plants. In this paper, some solutions and advantages of using distributed process control systems for control education are presented. In the area of process control teaching, practical experience plays an important role and web-based technologies enable the implementation of remote experiments onto real laboratory or industrial systems for effective engineering education. We present our experiences with two remote experiments based on distributed control systems realized on laboratory systems. The user interface of the first experiment is implemented by professional supervision tools and is using web-based SCADA technology. In the second experiment we discuss the process of developing fault detection and isolation applications for online and remote education by using industrial equipment from the field of process technology (batch, continuous) supported by web technologies. Through-out the course, the student can remotely develop and test model-based and data-driven FDI schemes in Matlab/Simulink by using OPC technology. Finally, the improved platform for web-based remote control system experiments suitable for control education is proposed.