Application of expert system methodologies to real-time process control

Consideration is given to the application of expert system methodologies in real-time process control. The benefits and advantages of separating a controller's numerical algorithms from its operational heuristic logic are evaluated. In particular, expert system techniques are used where the heuristic logic is implemented as a knowledge base for real-time process control. A simple prototype expert control system is implemented in the authors' investigations.<<ETX>>