ECTS - Process Modeling, Dynamics and Control

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Process Modeling, Dynamics and Control (CHE407) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Process Modeling, Dynamics and Control CHE407 7. Semester 3 1 0 3 6
Pre-requisite Course(s)
N/A
Course Language English
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sertan Yeşil
Course Assistants
Course Objectives To provide necessary information and performance for the analysis and design of process control systems and to provide skills for the choice of appropriate equipment and the analysis of parameters of control system elements
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Explore why it is important to control a chemical process and the role of process dynamics,
  • Learn the fundamentals of process control,
  • Starting with simple systems and progressing to more realistic and complex ones, derive appropriate equations in examples of some important chemical engineering systems that illustrate the basic approach to the problem of mathematical modeling,
  • Criticize the cause-and-effect relationship between the system variables,
  • Within the scope of time-domain dynamics, classify the processes, their dynamics, and disturbances; linearize nonlinear differential equations and find the responses of simple linear systems to various kinds of disturbances,
  • Know what conventional control systems and hardware include and their functions,
  • Develop a suitable control system structure for a single unit and a group of units,
  • Learn the fundamentals of Laplace-transformation, conduct the inversion of Laplace transforms, and know the transfer functions and their properties,
  • Derive the characteristic equations and transfer functions for open-loop and closed-loop (considering feedback control systems) systems and analyze the stability of the concerning systems,
  • Describe the frequency-domain dynamics including several dialects such as Bode, Nyquist and Nichols plots.
Course Content Mathematical models of chemical engineering systems (fundamentals and examples of mathematical models), time-domain dynamics, conventional control systems and hardware, advanced control systems, Laplace domain dynamics, Laplace domain analysis of conventional feedback control systems and frequency-domain dynamics.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction Course Book Chapter 1
2 Fundamentals of Mathematical Models of Chemical Engineering Systems Course Book Chapter 2
3 Fundamentals of Mathematical Models of Chemical Engineering Systems Course Book Chapter 2
4 Examples of Mathematical Models of Chemical Engineering Systems Course Book Chapter 3
5 Examples of Mathematical Models of Chemical Engineering Systems Course Book Chapter 3
6 Laplace-Domain Dynamics Course Book Chapter 9
7 Time-Domain Dynamics Course Book Chapter 6
8 Midterm Exam 1 Course Book Chapters 1, 2, 3, 6, 9
9 Time-Domain Dynamics Course Book Chapter 6
10 Conventional Control Systems and Hardware Course Book Chapter 7
11 Conventional Control Systems and Hardware Course Book Chapter 7
12 Advanced Control Systems Course Book Chapter 8
13 Midterm Exam 2 Course Book Chapters 6, 7, 8
14 Laplace-Domain Analysis of Conventional Feedback Control Systems Course Book Chapter 10
15 Frequency-Domain Dynamics Course Book Chapter 12
16 Final Exam Course Book Chapters 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12

Sources

Course Book 1. W.L. Luyben, Process Modeling, Simulation and Control for Chemical Engineers, McGraw-Hill, Inc., 2nd edition, 1990.
Other Sources 2. T.E. Marlin, Process Control: Designing Processes and Control Systems for Dynamic Performance, McGraw-Hill, Inc., 2nd edition, 2000.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics 2 10
Homework Assignments 2 10
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 40
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 7 100
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Possesses sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science, and chemistry engineering-specific subjects, and gains the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to complex engineering problems. X
2 Gains the ability to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex chemical engineering problems; selects and applies appropriate analysis and modeling methods for these purposes. X
3 Gains the ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; applies modern design methods for this purpose. X
4 Develops, selects, and uses modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in chemical engineering applications; uses information technologies effectively. X
5 Designs experiments, conducts experiments, collects data, analyzes results, and interprets them for the investigation of complex engineering problems or research topics specific to the chemical engineering discipline. X
6 Gaining the ability to work efficiently in inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary teams; the ability to work individually. X
7 Communicates effectively in both spoken and written Turkish and gains proficiency in at least one foreign language. Writes effective reports, understands written reports, and prepares design and production reports. Gains the ability to make effective presentations and give and receive clear and understandable instructions. X
8 Gains awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; accesses information, follows developments in science and technology, and continuously renews themselves. X
9 Acts in accordance with ethical principles, gains awareness of professional and ethical responsibilities; acquires knowledge of the standards used in chemical engineering practices. X
10 Gains knowledge about business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management. Has an understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation, and is knowledgeable about sustainable development. X
11 Has knowledge of the impacts of chemical engineering practices on health, environment, and safety at universal and societal levels, as well as the issues reflected in the engineering field of the era. Is aware of the legal implications of engineering solutions. X

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 4 64
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 2 32
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments 2 5 10
Quizzes/Studio Critics 2 5 10
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 10 20
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 14 14
Total Workload 150