| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
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To gain an appreciation of process measurement devices.
To gain an appreciation of how time-dependent process behaviour affects the design, operation and safety of process plants.
To learn how to analyse the dynamic behaviour of linear systems and to attain a basic understanding of Chemical Process Control.
This module serves as an introduction to the analysis of linear dynamical systems and basic process control strategies.
Measurement of flow, temperature, differential pressure, level, composition. Safety and costing considerations regarding instruments, introduction to piping and instrumentation diagrams.
The importance of dynamic effects; steady-state and non-steady state balances; review of solution of ODEs; the concept of models; the role of dynamic simulation; Laplace transforms; transfer functions; parameters of transfer functions; transfer function block diagram algebra, typical linear systems responses, linear systems stability and analysis.
Review of open loop dynamics; Closed loop elements; PID control; Plant testing for process characterisation; PID tuning; PID loop simulation.
Understanding of the principles of operation of process measurement devices.
Understanding of the key safety considerations when specifying instrumentation for use in the process industries
Understanding of the difference between steady-state and non-steady behaviour and an appreciation of the importance of dynamics in process design and operation.
Understanding of the concept of models and their development, an appreciation of their uses in Chemical Engineering and of the role of simulation in studying process dynamics.
Recognising the effects of linear systems parameters on system responses, including system stability.
Appreciation of the concepts of feedback control and other common control strategies Appreciation of the detrimental effects of time-delays.
Ability to identify the causes of different types of dynamic characteristics. Use of block diagrams to represent relatively complex systems
Basics of using SIMULINK to perform simulations of dynamic systems. Analysis of the behaviour of linear dynamic systems.
Ability to read and draw Piping and Instrumentation diagrams.
Problem Solving.
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 1:30 | 1:30 | Exam |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 20 | 1:00 | 20:00 | PiP sessions |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Formative computer based assessment |
| Structured Guided Learning | Academic skills activities | 12 | 2:00 | 24:00 | Tutorials follow up/solving questions |
| Structured Guided Learning | Academic skills activities | 20 | 1:00 | 20:00 | Lecture follow up |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 12 | 1:00 | 12:00 | Tutorials, PiP sessions |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 20:30 | 20:30 | Review lecture and tutorial material, prepare for assessments |
| Total | 100:00 |
Lectures provide the knowledge base and examples of application.
Numerical practice sessions allow consolidation through worked examples and problem discussion.
Students should consult their individual timetable for up-to-date delivery information.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 90 | 2 | A | 100 | N/A |
| Description | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Computer assessment | M | Pass/Fail small group computer based formative assessments. |
The exam is an appropriate way to assess both theoretical understanding and problem solving skills under time- constraints. The computer based formative assignment tests the ability to deploy knowledge by utilising skills gained in order to solve practical problems.
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