- Course Code
- EG 40HC
- Credit Points
- 10
- Course Coordinator
- Dr N C Renton
Pre-requisites
Overview
This course will make use of the control theory lectures delivered in EG 3043 as follows. Control theory introduces the basic concepts of feedback control and the use of block diagrams and transfer functions. Basic response characteristics (stability, transient response, steady state response) and analysis and design procedures are introduced using first order systems. Development to more general situations is made through the study of second order systems and the application of compensation including PID control.
The control theory developed is then applied to a range of chemical engineering processes and problems including pressure, level, and temperature control.
Structure
22 hours of lectures; 6 one-hour tutorials; 2 three-hour laboratory sessions.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination (80%) and in-course assessment (20%).
Resit: 1 three-hour written examination (100%).