DCS Systems 1 (4 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

You undesrstand the structure and the functions of the hardware and software in distributed control system (DCS). You can configure the basic application software loops for the laboratory process and you learn how to test the applications in a real process.

EUR-ACE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
You can configure independently a proper process control according to an initial data. You can configure the basic measurements, final elements, control loops, test your application, and you can tune the control loops. You can find and solve the malfunctions.

Content

Application design for process station and user interface
Hardware and software structure of distributed control systems
Fieldbuses and field devices
Testing

Location and time

Autumn 2025 / JAMK Main campus DP69 and DP66

Materials

Materials in e-learning environment

Teaching methods

Lectures and assignments. Assignments will be carried out by using Valmet DNA -automation system.

Employer connections

If time allows, a visit to a nearby industrial plant that is operating a Valmet DNA automation system.

Exam schedules

There is no exam in the course. Assessment is by assignments.

Completion alternatives

Accreditation procedures are described in the Degree Regulations and Study Guide. Further information about possible course-specific arrangements is available from Course tutor.

Student workload

108 h including lectures, assignments and individual work

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Adequate (1): You identify the basic knowledge and terminology but in the interpreting of the essential concepts the skills are still inadequate.

Satisfactory (2): You are familiar with the basic knowledge and terminology but it’s challenging to make engineering independently.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3): You understand the structure of the distributed control system and the depedencies between different parts. You can configure the basic loops of the application software and can test and tune the application software. You understand the system so deeply that you can find the reasons of malfunctions.

Very good (4): You master the essential knowledge and can apply the knowledge.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): You master the essential knowledge and can apply the knowledge acquired in a creative and innovative manner.

Qualifications

Basic skills and knowledge in logical controls and control systems.

Further information

Assessment is based on assignments, learning tasks and interviews.
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