A system of procedures for identification of simple models using transientstep response

In this paper, a system of procedures for identification using the transien t step response is presented. The identification aims at modeling dynamic p rocesses with simple models that have general second-order dynamics. The pr ocedures consist of three parts, including classification of the response s election of the model structure, and the estimation of parameters. Technica lly, this proposed system provides a strategy based on quantitative measure s to identify the model structure and extends the identification of models to include possible RHP/LHP zeros and dead time. One important aspect of th is proposed system of procedures is the minimization of the need for human decisions to be made during the identification process. With this advantage ; it is then possible to facilitate the development. of software to perform the identification automatically.