Application Of Computers In Process Control

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A study of industrial process control systems. Study of continuous- and discrete-state process control. Analyzing process characteristics and controller tuning. Closed loop control system characteristics. System stability, open loop and closed loop transient response. Single, multivariable and cascade control system. Supervisory, direct computer control, and distributed control system. Computer-aided statistical process control (SPC). Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. Prerequisite(s): ECET 21700 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Course Learning Outcomes 1. Understand discrete-state process control 2. Understand Control strategies: process characteristics, control modes, composite control modes. 3. Understand Digital and analog controllers, computer in process control and control softwares. 4. Analyze control loop characteristics: control system configuration, multivariable control system. 5. Analyze stability of a control system. 6. Able to model a simple mechanical or an electrical system. 7. Perform process control loop tuning: feedback, feedforward and cascade control. 8. Apply computer based hardware and software tools for process control (NI’s LabVIEW Software Tools). 9. Apply statistical process control techniques for quality assurances (Statit Express QC). 10. Apply statistical process control techniques to determine process capability (Statit Express QC). View Class Schedule