Overview

This unit provides a thorough introduction to process control and simulation. The unit begins with understanding disturbances, why disturbances need to be controlled and possible responses of various systems to a disturbance. The selection of which variables to control, which variables to manipulate and approaches to interactions are covered, together … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
S2-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Joanne Tanner

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Joanne Tanner
Dr Poovarasi Balan

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Discern the response to a set-point and disturbance change, including first order and second order responses.

2.

Interpret common control scenarios including feedback, feed forward, ratio and cascade systems.

3.

Interpret and model simple dynamic systems and understand the approach to modelling more complex systems.

4.

Execute basic and advanced control strategies including tuning of controllers, and model-based control.

5.

Discuss the issues associated with the use of computer control systems for the implementation of process control.

6.

Design a suitable control strategy for a given situation and process.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment summary

Continuous assessment: 50%

Final assessment: 50%

This unit contains hurdle requirements that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.

Assessment

1 - Modelling assignment
2 - Video assignment
3 - Mid-semester test
4 - Weekly quizzes
5 - Lab
6 - Final assessment

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Assessments
Laboratories
Practical activities
Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Technology resources

Other unit costs

The following item is mandatory for practical aspects of the unit and should be purchased at your own cost as you will be reusing them throughout your course.

  • Calculator

Protective clothing and equipment:
• Laboratory coat - approximately $35 to $50
• Safety glasses - approximately $8, or prescription safety glasses (if required) - approximately $350
• Laboratory-appropriate enclosed footwear (non-porous material, equipped with non-absorbent, slip-resistant soles)

Costs are indicative only.

Availability in areas of study

E3001 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Specialisation: Chemical engineering
E6011 Master of Professional Engineering - Specialisation: Chemical engineering