Process modeling and control algorithm development for flow metering valve

在大多数过程工业应用中，例如化学和石油过程，最终控制元件通常是控制阀，它通常被认为是提高控制回路性能的限制元件。波控系统（WCS）是为满足原油及各种粘度流体的计量要求而开发的新一代具有计量功能的控制阀。与传统的控制阀相比，具有计量功能的控制阀大大降低了安装成本.在本项目中，将开发一个过程模型和控制算法，以使WCS能够完成其流量和/或粘度计量装置的第一阶段的开发。该项目的成功完成将提高控制回路的性能，降低传感器、执行器和相关管道的安装成本。这将在加拿大加工工业中找到重要的应用，包括石油和天然气开采，炼油和化学工业，以提高生产效率和产品质量。

In most process industry applications such as chemical and petroleum processes, the final control element isusually a control valve, which has been identified as often the limiting element in improving performance ofthe control loop. Wave Control System (WCS) is developing a new generation of control valve with meteringfunction to satisfy the metering requirement of crude oil and other fluids with various viscosity. Compared tothe conventional valve, the proposed control valve with metering functions reduces the cost of installationsignificantly. In this project, a process model and control algorithm will be developed to enable WCS tocomplete development of the first stage of their flow and/or viscosity metering device. Successful completionof this project will improve the control loop performance and reduce the installation cost of sensors, actuatorsand associated pipelines. This will find essential applications in the Canadian process industry including oiland gas extraction, refinery and chemical industry for improved production efficiency and product quality.