PCS455 - Process Control

Subject Title
Process Control

Subject Description
This course covers the basic principles for modelling and control simple mechanical, electrical, fluid and thermal systems. It gives a foundation from theoretical physics for considerations that they would likely encounter in real industrial control system situations. The fundamental concept of control system theory is covered. The controller modes used are P, PI, PD, and PID controllers, and On-Off controllers. Closed-loop system performance and stability such as transient response, steady-state error, rise time, settling time, gain margin and phase margin are examined. This course finishes with an introduction to various types of industrial controllers. 

Credit Status
One subject credit in the Electronics Engineering Technology - Communications and Control Systems options. 

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to: 
 
1. Understand the importance of automation and feedback for industrial process control in modern society (Cognitive/Synthesis, Cognitive/Analysis); 
2. Identify all the subsystems in a closed-loop system block diagram, and discuss their roles (Cognitive/Synthesis, Cognitive/Analysis) 
3. Evaluate the performance of a closed system in terms of percentage of steady-state error, tracking, percentage of overshoot, rise time, settling time, gain margin and phase margin (Cognitive/Evaluation, Cognitive/Analysis) 
4. Explain the effect of P, PI, PID controllers (Cognitive/Synthesis, Cognitive/Analysis) 
5. Design optimal controller using the Ziegler Nichols Tuning techniques (Cognitive/Synthesis, Cognitive/Analysis) 
6. Understand the theoretical basis of rotary motion, fluid statics, fluids in motion, heat and thermodynamics. (Cognitive/Synthesis, Cognitive/Analysis) 
7. Model and explain the step response of a proportional system, first-order lag system, and second-order lag system (Cognitive/Synthesis, Cognitive/Analysis) 
8. Apply a Theory of Control Systems on two real systems: Level Control System and Servo-Control System. (Cognitive/Synthesis, Cognitive/Analysis).

Essential Employability Skills
    •  Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.

    •  Execute mathematical operations accurately.

    •  Apply a systematic approach to solve problems.

    •  Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.

    •  Locate, select, organize, and document information using appropriate technology and information systems.

    •  Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.

    •  Show respect for diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contributions of others.

    •  Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.

    •  Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.

    •  Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions, and consequences.

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