4 ECTS credits
110 u studietijd
Aanbieding 1 met studiegidsnummer 4019765ENR voor alle studenten in het 1e semester met een verdiepend master niveau.
Design of a process control system.
Mathematical modeling: State variables and state equations, examples.
Transfer functions and the input-output models: transfer functions, poles and zeros of transfer functions, dynamic response of systems.
Dynamic behavior of first-order systems
Dynamic behavior of second-order systems
Dynamic behavior of higher-order systems: multicapacity systems, dead time, inverse response, modeling with simplified equations
Feedback control: concept of feedback control, types of controllers, measuring devices, final control elements.
Design of a PID controller using mathematical software
Dynamic behavior of feedback-controlled processes: Block diagram and the closed-loop response, effect of proportional, integral and derivative control action, effect of composite actions.
Stability analysis of feedback systems: the characteristic equation, Root-locus analysis.
Design of feedback controllers: performance criteria, selection of the type of controller, controller tuning.
Frequency response analysis of linear processes: derivation of frequency response, Bode diagrams, Nyquist plots.
Design of feedback control systems using frequency response techniques: Bode stability criterion, gain and phase margins, Ziegler-Nichols tuning method.
Feedback control of systems with large dead time or inverse response.
Control systems with multiple loops: cascade control, selective control, split-range control.
Feedforward and ratio control: steady state feedforward, mass- and energy balance control, dynamic feedforward, feedforward-feedback control, ratio control.
Adaptive and inferential control: implementation and examples.
Control of Multiple-input Multiple-output (MIMO) systems: examples of MIMO processes, synthesis of alternative control configurations.
Interaction and decoupling of control loops: interaction of control loops, Relative Gain-Array method, design of non-interacting control loops.
Design of control systems for complete plants.
Process Control, 2nd Ed. Thomas E. Martine, Mc graw Hill, 2000.
ISBN: 0-07-039362-1
This course is part of the profile ‘Process Technology’ of the Master of Applied Sciences and Engineering: Chemistry and Materials. The following learning goals and competences are aimed for:
To learn the techniques required for the analysis of the dynamics of chemical and biochemical processes, and how they can be used to design and tune conventional and advanced controllers.
Linking process control with chemical and/or biochemical technology (equipment like distillation colums, reactors, heat exchangers, ...)
Application of mathematical techniques.
This course contributes to reaching the following learning objectives.
The Master of Sciences in Chemical and Materials Engineering has in-depth knowledge and understanding of
MA_2 integrated structural design methods in the framework of a global design strategy
MA_17 an integrated insight in chemical process and materials' technology
The Master of Sciences in Chemical and Materials Engineering can
MA_11 think critically about and evaluate projects, systems and processes, particularly when based on incomplete, contradictory and/or redundant information
The Master of Sciences in Chemical and Materials Engineering has
MA_13 a critical attitude towards one’s own results and those of others
MA_15 the flexibility and adaptability to work in an international and/or intercultural context
De beoordeling bestaat uit volgende opdrachtcategorieën:
Examen Mondeling bepaalt 60% van het eindcijfer
WPO Praktijkopdracht bepaalt 40% van het eindcijfer
Binnen de categorie Examen Mondeling dient men volgende opdrachten af te werken:
Binnen de categorie WPO Praktijkopdracht dient men volgende opdrachten af te werken:
Open book oral exam with written preparation: 2 theory questions, 1 exercise (60%)
Permanent evaluation of practical exercises (20% paper exercises, 20% design project)
Deze aanbieding maakt deel uit van de volgende studieplannen:
Bachelor in de ingenieurswetenschappen: chemie en materialen
Bachelor in de ingenieurswetenschappen: verkort traject chemie en materialen na vooropleiding industriële wetenschappen
Bachelor in de ingenieurswetenschappen: verkort traject chemie en materialen na vooropleiding bio-ingenieur