VM & process control system

The purpose of the virtual manufacturing (VM) concept is to integrate existing manufacturing models, techniques of analysis and forms of representation in a consistent system in such a way that concurrent engineering within the planning of a new product or manufacturing system can be accomplished. In this paper, the VM concept in process control is put forward. Then, on the basis of the concept of process control, the DCS and the VM concept, an environment of an industrial control computer system including model creation, control, optimization and simulation is set up. For the example and testing of the VME for process control, the simulation system for a pulp and paper mill is established. The result of the simulation is satisfactory