Module Title: | Automatic Control 2 |
Language of Instruction: | English |
Teaching & Learning Strategies: |
Lectures will incorporate a mixture of presentations, example and student exercises/problem-solving, question and answer sessions, group discussions and online resources. Extensive use will be made of a practical Control laboratory programme to facilitate student engagement with real-world control scenarios. Students will also work collaboratively from time to time in the completion of exercises and development of solutions. |
Module Aim: |
The aim of this module is to introduce multi-variable control systems, control valve applications and to enable students to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to optimize PID control system parameters. |
Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to: |
LO1 |
Apply appropriate control strategies to a range of multi-variable process systems. |
LO2 |
Specify suitable control valves, and ancillary associated equipment, for a range of different process applications. |
LO3 |
Determine correct equipment configuration and controller settings for safe and stable control. |
LO4 |
Optimise “as found” PID controller tuning. |
Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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8352 |
CTRL H3502 |
Automatic Control 1 |
8358 |
MEUS H3505 |
Process Measurements 1 |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. |
No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. |
No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content |
Single Variable Control
Common Characteristics and Requirements of Pressure, Flow, Level and Temperature Control Systems - design implications on response, critical measurement considerations, limitations of manipulated variable.
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Multi-Variable Control
Cascade Control - principle of operation, hardware configurations, Master/Slave requirements, tuning methods. Level/Flow and Temperature/Flow applications.
Ratio Control - principle of operation, hardware configurations, Wild/Controlled variable requirements, tuning methods. Combustion optimization and mixing applications.
Feed-forward Control Applications.
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Control Valves
Control Valve Types - globe, ball, butterfly, gate and diaphragm valves. Control Valve Characteristics, Valve Selection and Sizing.
Valve Actuators - pneumatic, electric and hydraulic applications. Fail-safe Modes and plant shutdown, Ancillary Equipment - Positioners, Boosters etc. Split-ranging Applications.
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Controller Tuning
Control Mode Selection, Zeigler-Nichols Open- and Closed-loop Tuning Methods. Quarter-decay Tuning, Optimization of "as-found" PID controller settings individually and collaboratively.
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 10.00% |
Practical | 30.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 60.00% |
Continuous Assessment |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Short Answer Questions |
Online/Classroom based written test |
1,2 |
5.00 |
Week 5 |
Short Answer Questions |
Online/Classroom based written test |
2 |
5.00 |
Week 10 |
Practical |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Problem-based configuration and tuning exercise |
3,4 |
30.00 |
Week 14 |
End of Module Formal Examination |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Formal Exam |
Written Exam |
1,2,3,4 |
60.00 |
End-of-Semester |
Continuous Assessment |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Short Answer Questions |
Online/Classroom based written test. |
1,3 |
5.00 |
Week 5 |
Short Answer Questions |
Online/Classroom based written test. |
2 |
5.00 |
Week 10 |
Practical |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Practical/Skills Evaluation |
Problem-based configuration and tuning exercise. |
3,4 |
30.00 |
Week 14 |
End of Module Formal Examination |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Formal Exam |
Written Exam |
1,2,3,4 |
60.00 |
End-of-Semester |
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Lab/Lecture |
Every Week |
3.00 |
Independent Learning Time |
Every Week |
6.00 |
Total Hours |
9.00 |
Workload: Part Time |
Workload Type |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Lab/Lecture |
Every Week |
3.00 |
Independent Learning |
Every Week |
6.00 |
Total Hours |
9.00 |
Module Delivered In
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