Overview
GeauxTune Software
GeauxTune is a user-friendly software tool designed to help teach process control concepts. It is a stand-alone software built in Python that can be used to build and tune PID controllers efficiently. This software is ideal for students, educators, and practitioners who want to learn or teach process control concepts in an interactive and engaging way.
Capabilities
Open-Loop Modeling and Controller Tuning
The user can start by uploading open-loop process data to the software. From here, with minimal user input, the data will be processed and several models can be fit to the data. These models, such as FOPDT, can be used to model the system dynamics.
Next, controllers can be built for for the system. The user can choose from a variety of controllers such as Ziegler-Nichols, Cohen-Coon, or Direct Synthesis. From here, the controllers can be compared and tuned.
Analysis
Fine Tuning
Frequency analysis can be performed to help fine tune the controllers. Some examples here are the Bode Plot and Nyquist Plot.
Case Studies
The Blending Problem
We also have a gallery of case studies that can be used to demonstrate the capabilities of the software. One showcase exaple is the blending problem, which is a common problem in process control.