Simulation of process control in a paper mill boiler - a student project case study

We discuss collaboration between industry and tertiary education providers. The role of student project work as an agent of change in industry is considered. A case study of the graphical simulation of process control in an industrial “boiler” at Australian Paper, Wesley Vale Mill, Tasmania, is presented. User interface issues in the use of process control of simulation are given. Project management, development, testing, and evaluation are discussed. The impact of the project on the organisation are reported. Conclusions and outcomes of the project are also discussed.