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LJMU Partner Taught

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Module Offerings

6504EEEBHG-SEP-PAR

Aims

To appreciate the problems associated with the design of closed-loop control of process systems. To understand the principles of cascade, feedforward and ratio control. To analyse non-linear process systems, systems containing large dead-time and coupled multi-loop systems.

Learning Outcomes

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Identify the principles of cascade, feed-forward and ratio control of process plants, with typical applications
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Appraise typical components in process systems and develop process models for analysis and controller design
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Characterise strategies for controlling systems possessing dead-time, inverse response and interaction properties
4.
Use computer based software packages for analysis, design and simulation of process control systems

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Actuator and sensor dynamics for processes, dynamics of time delay, stability of systems involving time delays, frequency response stability criteria, fitting first and second order models using step tests. Transfer function modelling using linearisation and deviation variables, digital PID control, cascade, ratio, feed-forward + feedback control, internal model control, Smith predictor, multivariable control systems.
Additional Information:This Level 6 module describes the analysis and design principles of closed-loop control of process systems.

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