CHE 407 Process Control

 

Credit Structure: (3-0)3

 

Catalog Description:

Modeling of steady and unsteady-state behaviour of chemical processes. Optimal control strategies of processes of particular interest to chemical engineers. Discussion of both classical and modern control theory and applications.

 

Course Objectives:

To give the students an ability to model steady and unsteady-state behavior of chemical processes, to understand both classical and modern control theory with applications and optimal control strategies of processes of particular interest to chemical engineers; abilities to function effectively within teams and to communicate effectively; a solid understanding of professional and ethical responsibility; an awareness of the need for, and ability to engage life-long learning; an ability to use modern engineering techniques, skills and tools for engineering practice.

Prerequisites:
None

 

Textbook(s):
D.E.Seborg, T.F.Edgar and D.A.Mellichamp, "Process Dynamics and Control", 1st Ed., Wiley Series, 1989.

 

 Reference:
G. Stephanopoulos, "Chemical Process Control: An Introduction to Theory and Practice", 1st Ed, Prentice Hall Int., 1984.

Luyben W.L., “Process Modelling, Simulation and Control for Chemical Engineers”, 2nd Ed., McGraw-Hill, 1990.

Coughanowr D.R., “Process systems Analysis and Control”, 2nd Ed., McGraw Hill, 1991.

 

Syllabus:
Introduction (2 classes)

Mathematical Modelling (2classes)

Laplace Transforms  and Linearization (3 classes)

Transfer Functions (2 classes)

Dynamics of Linear Systems (6 classes)

Identification of Processes (2 classes)

Closed-Loop Systems (2 classes)

Feedback Control (2 classes)

Stability (2 classes)

Design of Feedback Controllers (3 classes)

Controller Tuning (2 classes)

Frequency Response Analysis (4 classes)

Frequency Domain Controller Design (2 classes)

Feed Forward Control (2 classes)

Advanced Control Systems (2 classes)

 

Homeworks, Quizzes, Projects:

Weekly homeworks and a term project

 

Computer Usage:

Computer usage is required in homeworks and term project

 

Laboratory work:

Laboratory of this course is integrated in CHE 420 Chemical Engineering Laboratory III

 

Category Content:

Mathematics and Basic Sciences: None

Engineering Sciences: 1.5 credits

Humanities & Social Sciences: None

Departmental: 1.5 credits

 

Instructors:
Güniz Gürüz, Bilgin Kısakürek, Canan Özgen