EXPMUL: an expert system for the design of multivariable control systems

The development of an expert system environment for the design of M1MO control systems using the frequency response approach is discussed. The aim is to provide assistance for non-experienced designers so that they can learn and gain experience of a specific area of control system theory. As a preliminary, we discuss the different configurations of expert systems used in control system design. The design heuristic is then declared, and followed by a comprehensive example. The implementation of our expert system is then illustrated, and a detailed application is also given.