M5501 Automation and control Engineering

Prerequisites

Mathematical methods 1 & 2

Course Objectives

The course aims to introducing the students to subjects, enabling them to communicate efficiently with control engineering specialists.

Learning Methods

Lectures and exercises

Course Description

Definitions, various systems of process control/regulation, logical functions, Carnaugh-diagrams, Boolean algebra. Instrumentation, transmitters for pressure, temperature, quantity, levels, etc. Programming principles. PLC. A few selected dynamic systems described by linear differential equations, transfer functions, block diagram considerations, feedback, compensation and Ziegler-Nichols tuning method. Drafting standards. Basic electrical engineering.

Assessment Methods

Continuous follow up (40%) and final examination (60%).