A workstation-based simulator of an aluminium electrolytic cell has be
en constructed. A mathematical model of the cell is integrated with a
database and a knowledge base, and the simulator serves as a tool for
the training of personnel and for research related to cell dynamics an
d cell control. When used in conjunction with an expert system, it pro
vides a powerful decision-making tool or an efficient supervisory syst
em. The mathematical model, the simulator itself, the user environment
, the interactive simulation procedure as well as examples of the use
of the simulator are presented in detail.