Distributed control systems of pipeline networks using multi-agent technologies

摘要

Industrial applications are characterised by increasing complexity of distributed control systems. The control system is componud of intelligent sensors and actuators, micro-controllers, PLC's, PC's and workstations in industrial and computer nets and operating systems. In such distributed control systems is possible effectively using multi-agent architecture, where agents co-operate under a structured organisation. using the scenario recognition approach. The typical application is the transport of mass and/or energy by large pipeline systems of great complexity undergoes a number of technican and economical constraints. This involves the problem of a dynamic optimal control of distribution systems. IN this paper, the optimal control of steam and hot water distribution in the large pipelien network is discussed.