Methods enabling web-based learning of control algorithm implementation using experimental pilot-plants

The paper presents an overview of methods of providing an effective web-based education in the field of automatic control. To facilitate education in process dynamics and basic control problems, methods for web-based access to process simulators and controllers coupled with process simulators are discussed. Teaching the specifics of real processes is especially important, hence methods allowing a safe and appropriately abstracted access to real processes are discussed. Additionally, cooperation between students for control algorithms synthesis in web-based environment is discussed along with visualization methods.