ABSTRACT
In the control system design process, and especially where academic research for a new control system technique is concerned, a model representing the controlled plant or process is normally employed. The nonlinear models are provided with files giving full descriptions of each model and examples of dynamic responses, which enable a user to verify that correct results are produced on his or her computer system. A nonlinear model derived from the Library may be linearized at any desired operating point to derive a linear form suitable for the application of a control system design algorithm. ECSTASY was intended to service both the present and future needs of United Kingdom academic control groups and industry. The dialogue definition and management facilities provided by PA’s InSET module were not used in the development of the graphical input tools for ECSTASY. When the control system design is complete, it may be implemented on the original nonlinear model.
