#10 2015

CONTENTS №10

Digo G.B., Digo N.B., Kozlov A.V., Samotylova S.A., Torgashov A.Yu.  Structural and parametric identification of inferential models for process plants based on robust regression and information criteria

The paper proposes an approach to structural and parametric identification of inferential models for process plants based on robust regression and informational criteria. The parameters of inferential models are estimated by means of robust regression, whereas the best model structure is selected subject to information criteria. The inferential models (soft sensors) developed using the approach proposed where tested as part of the advanced control system at the gas fractionation section of the FCC unit at Gaspromneft-Omsk Refinery.

Keywords: process plant, structural and parametric identification, robust regression, soft sensor, information criterion.

Ozhighin D.A.  3D navigation in nanoCAD Plus 7

The paper discusses the new functionality of NanoCAD Plus 7: the advanced 3D navigation significantly improving nanCAD platform's application domain and positioning.

Keywords: advanced 3D navigation, integration, visual analysis, CAE.

In Focus…

Intelligent building - The today's demand

Barbot A., Gusev S.A.  Insonification of alarms and events in Indusoft Web Studio SCADA system with the help of Microsoft SAPI voice synthesizer

The paper presents a low-cost project on conversational interface development for an apartment control system. The project is based on the application of Indusoft Web Studio SCADA system, a voice synthesizer with an open source code, and a Microsoft software interface for speech synthesis and recognition.

Keywords: Conversational interface, speech synthesis and recognition, smart home.

Pichughin A.V.  SkyVent - A Web-based control room for ventilation and conditioning systems at the Internet price

The paper presents SkyVent - a novel tool for remote control of ventilation and conditioning systems from any mobile device located anywhere on the Globe. It does not require any projects, sophisticated integration works and high-skilled specialists.

Keywords: Web technology, control room, ventilation and conditioning systems, Internet connect.

Reliable equipment for intelligent building control

Technical and architectural features of novel redundant controllers from Saia-Burgess Controls are discussed. The controllers are intended for the most critical applications and allow to develop control systems with hot redundancy.

Keywords: controller, hot redundancy, remote I/O module.

Discussing a Topic…

Automation of scientific research and comprehensive test

Pertsovsky M.I., Mickelson O.V., Rtishchev A.V.  Unified integrated automation system as a framework for test base reconstruction and upgrade at major industrial plants

General concept of integrated automation and modernization of industrial plant's test base is formulated and substantiated. A generic approach to the design of integrated multi-level hierarchical automation systems developed by the Laboratory of Automated Systems LLC is outlined. New modules supplementing the functionality of ACSTest toolkit for experimental facilities automation are presented. Case studies of test bench development based on ACSTest in 2012-14 are included.

Keywords: integrated automation and modernization of enterprise's test base, hierarchy, experimental facility, Web portal, real time, unification.

Zakharov N.A., Klepikov V.I., Podkhvatilin D.S.  The architecture of a semi-natural test bench for avionic equipment

Architectural, hardware and software solutions underlying a semi-natural test bench for avionic equipment are discussed. The test bench enables the simultaneous work of specialized avionics blocks in hard real time. It is based on purely domestic electronic components and has an open software code.

Keywords: semi-natural, test bench, avionic equipment, simulation.

Denisova L.A., Mescheryakov V.A.  Control system design based on multi-objective optimization with genetic algorithms

The paper discusses the development of CAE tools for process control systems of heating plants. It offers an approach to multi-objective optimization with genetic algorithms for control system synthesis. The approach proposed underlies test-bench tools.

Keywords: mathematical model, computer-aided design, controller, stability, quality index, genetic algorithm.

Malafeev S.I., Tikhonov Yu.V., Saghirov S.N.  Automation of industrial plant investigation using remote monitoring tools

The paper examines the results of remote monitoring tools application in research tasks for process equipment in the mining industry. It describes the algorithms and discusses their implementation in control systems of mining machines developed by Unified Energy LLC.

Keywords: research, automation, modeling, electric equipment, computer, communication, control systems.

Kaveev A.K.  An approach to the development of automation systems for physics experiment in view of present-day requirements

The development of automation systems for physics experiments are discussed in view of the present-day requirements. These include not only the need in fast real-time processing and analysis of multiple signals, but the lack of any standardized customer requirements as well.

Keywords: automation of physics experiment, real-time systems, signal processing, microcontrollers, development boards, single-board computers.

Morgachev K.V.  Bench bird strike testing of aircraft structures

The importance of bird strike testing of fuselage and turbine engine components is shown. The architecture of a full-scale test rig for T-15P special testing based on National Instrument's hard- and software components is described. The features of bird strike test are discussed. Test bench application examples and development outlook are included.

Keywords: bench test, aircraft components, gas-turbine engine, automated information-measuring system, bird-strike resistance.

Kyuregyan N.S., Golentsov D.A., Flanden V.S.  The features of signal recording and data processing in the diagnosis of spark plugs discharge parameters in gas-turbine engines

Critical importance of the task ensues from the lack of any tools and techniques in domestic industry for the diagnostics of discharge parameters directly on a spark plug. This hampers rational selection of ignition system parameters, optimization of ignition processes in fireboxes and ensuring reliable start of an atmospheric jet engine. Such equipment is necessary for branch research institutions, experimental design offices, and research departments of aircraft factories involved in ignition system engineering, manufacturing, testing and installation in jet engines.

Keywords: spark plug of gas-turbine engine, discharge parameters, diagnosis of turbine engine's ignition system.

Tselishchev D.V., Tselishchev V.A., Konstantinov S.Yu.  An automated bench for fluid machinery diagnosis and testing

An automated test bench is used in Ufa State Aviation Technical University (Ufa, Russia) for educational and production purposes related with fluid machinery and hydraulic systems. Its destination, components, functionalities and features are discussed.

Keywords: hydraulic bench, fluid machinery, test, hydraulics, diagnostics.

Milakov V.A.  SIPLUS CMS innovative vibration monitoring systems

The importance of equipment vibration monitoring and troubleshooting in the present-day industry is substantiated. The paper describes how these challenges are addressed with SIPLUS CMS product family from Siemens.

Keywords: vibration monitoring, troubleshooting, predictive equipment health monitoring.

Hensel S.  A network for Industry 4.0

The paper shows that Powerlink protocol fully meets the requirements of Industry 4.0 networks. It significantly exceeds conventional field buses in data transfer rate and capacity, widely employs broadcast transmission, optimizes the amounts of transmitted data and adapts the cycle length to specific application. The protocol does not impose any limitations on network topology. It is a fully open technology and enables further capacity improvement.

Keywords: data transfer protocol, field buses, Industry 4.0, data rate, capacity, openness.