Hi everyone,
In my role, I am typically asked to provide a control narrative for a given process while PLC programming and PID loop settings are configured by another contractor. In this case, I have been asked to include configuration information in the narrative. It needs to be enough to start the plant. Fine tuning can be done by the commissioning team.
Can you guys recommend a software where I can simulate a fairly simple system, which I will describe below? I am looking to advance my knowledge of PLC programming and don't mind spending money on software or hardware. The PLC in this particular case is an Allan Bradley RSLogix 5000. I would like to enter the parameters of particular equipment and end up with a tuned PID loop.
System:
We are cooling crude coming from ~50C to 32C via a series of shell tube heat exchangers. On the shell side we have a closed loop glycol system. The glycol removes heat from crude and is then cooled by a series of air coolers. Desired temperature is achieved by turning on and off fans. There are a total of 52.. Fairly straight forward.
Should I be looking at purchasing RSLogix 5000 Studio? Will it be able to simulate the plant and tune the loop? Is there other software I can use to get going?
Really appreciate all of your help!
In my role, I am typically asked to provide a control narrative for a given process while PLC programming and PID loop settings are configured by another contractor. In this case, I have been asked to include configuration information in the narrative. It needs to be enough to start the plant. Fine tuning can be done by the commissioning team.
Can you guys recommend a software where I can simulate a fairly simple system, which I will describe below? I am looking to advance my knowledge of PLC programming and don't mind spending money on software or hardware. The PLC in this particular case is an Allan Bradley RSLogix 5000. I would like to enter the parameters of particular equipment and end up with a tuned PID loop.
System:
We are cooling crude coming from ~50C to 32C via a series of shell tube heat exchangers. On the shell side we have a closed loop glycol system. The glycol removes heat from crude and is then cooled by a series of air coolers. Desired temperature is achieved by turning on and off fans. There are a total of 52.. Fairly straight forward.
Should I be looking at purchasing RSLogix 5000 Studio? Will it be able to simulate the plant and tune the loop? Is there other software I can use to get going?
Really appreciate all of your help!