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Journal Title
Computer Applications in Engineering Education
Year (definitive publication)
2016
Language
English
Country
United States of America
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Abstract
The paper presents a simulation tool that emulates the development environment of Foundation Fieldbus (FF) applications. The idea is to use the resources provided by LabVIEW®—in particular its dataflow programming paradigm—to design, execute, and debug FF control applications. Function blocks are implemented as virtual instruments, data links are represented by virtual wires, and bus monitoring tools are replaced by application debugging tools. The simulator can easily be connected to virtual (simulated) processes or to physical (real) processes. Tests were made to evaluate the capabilities of the simulator and to assess its degree of fidelity against commercial FF systems. The goal was to release an easy-to-use, low-cost training tool to disseminate knowledge about process control using the FF technology.
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Keywords
Computer-assisted instruction,Foundation Fieldbus,Process control,Simulation
Fields of Science and Technology Classification
- Computer and Information Sciences - Natural Sciences
- Other Engineering and Technology Sciences - Engineering and Technology
- Educational Sciences - Social Sciences
Funding Records
| Funding Reference | Funding Entity |
|---|---|
| UID/EEA/50008/2013 | Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia |
