Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 10765/2011 - 30/08/2011
6 ECTS; 1º Ano, 2º Semestre, 30,0 T + 16,0 PL + 14,0 TP , Cód. 300109.
Lecturer
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Prior knowledge of mathematical and numeric methods, Matlab/Simulink, transfer phenomena and reaction engineering.
Objectives
Develop skills on mathematical modelling, dynamic behaviour analysis and automatic control of chemical processes.
Program
1 Introduction: revision of Laplace transform, complex algebra
and Matlab/Simulink.
2 Modelling and mathematical simulation of chemical processes.
3 Linear systems. Dynamic behaviour of first, second and
higher-order systems. Frequency response analysis.
4 Automatic feedback control. Stability analysis. Controller
project.
5 Introduction to advanced control systems.
Evaluation Methodology
Written test (75%) and practical assignments (25%).
Bibliography
- Luyben, W. (1990). Process Modeling, Simulation and Control for Chemical Engineers. USA: McGraw Hill
- Mellichamp, D. e Edgar, T. e Seborg, D. (2004). Process Dynamics and Control. USA: Wiley
- Ogata, K. (1997). Modern Control Engineering. USA: Prentice-Hall
Teaching Method
Lectures and tutorials including problem and exercise solving.
Software used in class
