Description

Theory
1

Theory/Practice
2

Instructors

Maria Madalena Freitas

Contents

CP1 - Types of dynamic systems. Continuous and discrete systems
CP2 - System modeling
CP2.1 - Concentrated parameter systems
CP2.2 - Distributed parameter systems
CP2.3 - Complex systems: identification
CP3 - Frequency response: Bode diagram and Bode stability criterion
CP4 - Controller design and tuning: criteria and methods of tuning
CP5 - Complementary control strategies: Cascade control; Feedforward and ratio control; Feedforward-feedback control.
CP6 - Representation of control systems in P&I diagrams
CP7 - Computer control systems
CP8 - Process automation. Control systems: programmable logic controllers (PLC)

Learning Outcomes

This course enables students to the concepts of process control and automation supported through the following objectives:
OBJ1 - Use fundamental and empirical modeling to formulate models for Chemical Engineering systems
OBJ2 - Know and understand the frequency response characteristics of common systems
OBJ3 - Design and tune classic controllers to certain performance specifications
OBJ4 - Design and tune some advanced control strategies, carrying out a critical analysis of their performance
OBJ5 - Demonstrate knowledge about digital systems
OBJ6 - Demonstrate knowledge about process automation