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302264 (v.2) ChE 326 Process Control


 

Area:

Department of Chemical Engineering

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

5.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Other:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Anti Requisite(s):

302198 (v.2) ChE 514 Process Control or any previous version

Prerequisite(s):

302245 (v.2) ChE 211 Process Instrumentation or any previous version

Syllabus:

Mathematical modelling of chemical processes. Dynamic behaviour of processes. Development of dynamic models from experimental data. Basic components of control systems. Design of single-loop control systems. Controller tuning techniques. Introduction to frequency domain methods.
 

Unit Outcomes:

Understanding and modelling of the transient behaviour of dynamic systems. Introduction to the theory and practice of automatic control. Introduction to the design and implementation of feedback control systems as well as the concept of closed-loop stability.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Seborg, D E, Edgar, T F and Mellichamp, D A (1989): Process Dynamics and Control, John Wiley and Sons, NY.

Field of Education:

 30301 Chemical Engineering

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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