This course covers the principles necessary to understand the automatic control of chemical processes. Students learn the current mathematical models and mechanical details of various control elements, including sensors, transmitters, actuators, and controllers. Application of mathematical models will be covered with dynamic modeling techniques as well as real-time training using process simulators. The course will also cover tuning of controllers as well as safe response to process upsets. A capstone project will involve dynamic modelling of an integrated process control system.
