- UCAS course code
- H801
- UCAS institution code
- M20
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Course unit details:
Process Control
| Unit code | CHEN30091 |
|---|---|
| Credit rating | 10 |
| Unit level | Level 3 |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 1 |
| Offered by | Department of Chemical Engineering & Analytical Science |
| Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
Introduction to process control, feedback and feedforward control strategies, understanding process dynamics and modelling, adoption of control strategies, dynamic modelling and control of chemical processes, synthesis and tuning of controllers. Use of computer software for process dynamics and control.
Aims
The unit aims to:
Introduce the principles of chemical process control in terms of the range of control strategies employed for chemical processes. Create a solid understanding of process dynamics. Provide the foundations of the modelling of process dynamics and establish the links for practical implementation of control strategies. Deliver the basics of model-based control and use it for controller tuning.
Learning outcomes
LO 1.Explain the need for control for achieving process objectives and safety.
ILO 2.Demonstrate concepts relevant to chemical process dynamics and develop related modelling skills.
ILO 3.Link control related issues with the underlying mathematical formulations.
ILO 4.Develop practical control strategies for chemical processes allowing the design and appropriate tuning of the control systems.
ILO 5.Recognise different types of control designs in a variety of plants.
ILO 6.Use control software to design and tune practical control loop for realistic chemical plants.
Teaching and learning methods
A blended approach will be used combining online lectures with tutorials. Blackboard will be primarily used to store the lecture notes in electronic form, including slides with voiceovers as well as videos where appropriate.
A discussion forum will be set up in blackboard to handle practical issues and questions.
Process control software will be used to introduce computer-based learning through the practical part of the course and ultimately through the coursework.
Assessment methods
| Assessment task | Length | Weighting within unit (if relevant) |
| Continuous Assessment Exam Style Assessment | - - | 30% 70% |
| Assessment task | Length | Weighting within unit (if relevant) |
| Continuous Assessment Exam Style Assessment | - - | 30% 70% |
Recommended reading
| Core Reading Course lecture notes |
| Essential Reading: Stephanopoulos, G., Chemical process control: An introduction to theory and practice, Prentice-Hall. Wayne Bequette, B., Process control modelling, design and simulation, Prentice-Hall. |
Study hours
| Scheduled activity hours | |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 24 |
| Independent study hours | |
|---|---|
| Independent study | 76 |
Teaching staff
| Staff member | Role |
|---|---|
| Konstantinos Theodoropoulos | Unit coordinator |
| Peter Martin | Unit coordinator |
Additional notes
This course unit detail provides the framework for delivery in 20/21 and may be subject to change due to any additional Covid-19 impact. Please see Blackboard / course unit related emails for any further updates.