Curricula

Objective

ENGINEERING APPLICATION TO PRACTICE The student understands the technical structure of the automation system, their role in process control and how they connect to other systems in the plant. The student identifies the control circuits and their related measurements and controls from the PI diagram. The student grasps the basic aspects of system sizing, such as IO calculation. The student can implement a simple application with an automation system based on a functional description. The student understands the role of control loops in industry and can design a conceptual control loop for a process. The student understands the operating principle of the PID controller and can perform tuning for a simple process. The student understands the possibilities of the automation system for process control and data collection.

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
The student knows the theoretical principle of the PID controller and knows the most common tuning methods.

Content

Instrumentation
Control loops
PID controller
Automation system structure and role
Automation system for process control and data collection

Qualifications

Basics of measurement and automation technology
Basics of electrical engineering

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient (1): the student’s understanding of the structure and basic concepts of automation systems and control technology is challenging and their application to practice is partially successful

Satisfactory (2): the student recognizes the structure and basic concepts of automation systems and control technology, but their application to practical exercises is challenging

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3): You understand the structure of the automation system and the interdependence of its different parts. You can design the application programs for basic circuits and perform testing and tuning on them. You understand the operating principles so deeply that you can locate the causes of malfunctions.

Excellent (4): You master the key aspects and can apply them in a versatile way.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

(5): You master the key aspects and can apply them creatively and innovatively, envisioning different solutions.