Description

Theory
1

Theory/Practice
3

Instructors

Maria João Meireles

Contents

Part I
- Process control concepts (1%)
- Mathematical tools for dynamic analysis (Laplace transforms - review) (2%)
- Standard input functions (2%)
- Mathematical modelling: types of models; drift variables; transfer functions; 1st order systems; 2nd order systems; dead time (40%)
Part II
- Negative feedback control: objectives and concepts; control loop components. Instrumentation: sensors; controllers; final control elements; symbols and letters used in P&I diagrams; block diagram representation; closed loop global transfer function for servo and control problems; closed loop response of 1st and 2nd order systems; analysis of different control action modes and influence of controller parameters value on system performance (45%)
- Stability analysis of control systems; algebraic methods (10%)

Learning Outcomes

O1 - Model simple dynamic systems.
O2 - Analyse and simulate the transient response of simple linear or linearisable systems to standard inputs.
O3 - Identify and know the main sensors used in the chemical industry as well as the remaining equipment parts of a control loop.
O4 -Demonstrate familiarity with the negative feedback control strategy.
O5 -Assess the stability of control systems