Prerequisites by Topic:
Process dynamics and control
Technical English writing
Textbook(s):
Process Control Laboratory Manuals.
MATLAB and Simulink handouts.
Reference(s):
Process Modeling, Simulation and Control for Chemical Engineers. Luyben, 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill, 1990.
Topics Covered:
Laboratory Projects:
- Pressure, flow and temperature measurement.
- Transmitters and control valves calibrations.
- Non-Interacting first order linear system in series.
- Temperature control and controller settings by reaction curve method.
- Manual and automatic control principles.
- The effect of the PID settings on the offset.
- Closed loop dynamics and stability.
- System identification.
- Controller tuning.
- Cascade control.
- Computer simulation open- and closed-loop systems using Simulink.
Assessment Criteria:
- Five technical reports for each team
- Oral presentation after each report submission
- Final written exam
Course Objectives:
- Reinforce the material taught in ChE 351 [1, 2]
- Introduce practical process control [1]
- Enhance the students' abilities in writing and presenting technical reports, and teamwork [2, 3]
Performance Criteria:
Objective 1:
Students will be able to:
1. Design the experimental setup and generate the dynamic repossess (6)
2. Identify the manipulated, load and controlled variables (6)
3. Simulate dynamic and control systems using the computer (MATLAB) (3, 6)
Objective 2:
Students will be able to:
1. Understand the functionality of different measuring devices (6)
2. Identify components of control loops (6)
3. Calibrate different transmitters and control valves (6)
4. Use different methods to tune controllers and practice the effect of different settings (3, 6)
Objective 3:
Students will be able to:
1. Prepare written technical reports explaining the experiments (3)
2. Present and analyze experimental data using instrumentation charts and graphics (3)
ABET Category Content:
Engineering Science: 0.5 Credit or 50%
Engineering Design: 0.5 Credit or 50%
Course Classification
| Student Outcomes | Level (L, M, H) | Relevant Activities |
|---|---|---|
| 1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics. | L | Derive proper relation from material studied in Process control course for the situation in the applied experiment, Use theoretical relations in engineering and science to calculate the proper variables from experimental data. |
| 2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors. | ||
| 3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences. | M | Write a lab report for each experiment that includes theory explanation, data representation in both tabular and graphical ways, discussion of the results and comparison with theory. |
| 4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts. | ||
| 5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives. | M | Perform experiments and related work as a team |
| 6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions. | H | Obtain experimental data by following the proper procedures., Analyze the measured data and the calculated variables to derive the relation between the system variables., Discuss the data and the calculated variables to conclude with engineering judgment to the situation studied in the experiment. |
| 7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. |