ENGCB521-19A (HAM)

Advanced Process Control

15 Points

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Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Engineering

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James Carson

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Paper Description

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This paper provides an introduction to process control and the application of modern control systems in industry practice. Topics include: control system dynamics, open loop and closed loop properties of linear and non-linear systems, control loop stability and PID tuning, control hardware, plant wide control, process safety, advanced control options and the application of Matlab and Simulink for advanced process control modelling and analysis.
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Paper Structure

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This paper is taught through a combination of lectures and weekly computer laboratories.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Identify the benefits of using process control for running industrial processing plants
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  • Recognise common process control systems in real-world engineering situations
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  • Develop simple process models for common process engineering units
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  • Derive the transfer functions of simple process operations and have knowledge of how these processes respond to simple inputs
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  • Solve single input single output Single Input Single Output (SISO) control problems involving a Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) controller from first principles
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  • Assess the stability of a closed loop control system
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  • Recommend optimal settings for a PID controller
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  • Use frequency response analysis for process stability and controller tuning
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  • Recognise options for controlling Multiple Inputs Multiple Outputs (MIMO) systems
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  • Apply Matlab and Simulink software to analyse the suitability and stability of an advanced process control configuration
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Assessment

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 50:50. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 50% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 50:50 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 50% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Exam
50
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2. Test
10 Apr 2019
4:00 PM
20
  • In Class: In Lecture
3. 10 x Assignments
30
  • Hand-in: Faculty Information (FG Link)
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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Seborg, Edgar, Mellichamp & Doyle, Process Dynamics and Control 3rd ed, Wiley, (2011).
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Recommended Readings

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Stephanopoulos, "Chemical process Control: An Introduction to Theory & Practice", Prentice-Hall International Edition, 1984
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Other Resources

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There are Matlab tutorials on Moodle.
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Online Support

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This paper has a Moodle page (http://elearn.waikato.ac.nz) where you will be able to access lecture notes, lecture recordings, and assessment materials.
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Workload

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This paper has three lectures and one 2-hour lab per week. It is expected that students will need to spend on average another 3 to 5 hours per week working on assignments and 30 to 40 hours of test and exam preparation.
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Linkages to Other Papers

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Prerequisite(s)

Prerequisite papers: ENMP321 or ENGCB321

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Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: ENMP422

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