Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 10764/2011 - 30/08/2011
5 ECTS; 3º Ano, 1º Semestre, 30,0 T + 30,0 TP , Cód. 918427.
Lecturer
- Isabel Maria Duarte Pinheiro Nogueira (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Fundamentals of Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics.
Objectives
Provide such concepts as. automatic control of the variables of a chemical engineering process, variable control dial, sensors and actuators properties, the various types od controllers specially PID and process and layout diagrams of an industrial plant.
Program
I. PROCESS CONTROL:
1. Industrial Process;
2. Sensors;
3. Actuators (Final Control Elements);
4. Controllers;
5. Process Diagrams and Layout of an industrial premise;
II. MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENTATION:
1. Pressure Sensors;
2. Level Sensors;
3. Temperature Sensors;
4. Flowmeters
Evaluation Methodology
Written closed-book assessment (first or second assessment season) with a minimum
pass mark of 9.5 (out of 20).
Bibliography
- Johnson, C. (1990). Controlo de Processos - Tecnologia da Instrumentação. Lisboa: Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian
- Seborg, D. e Edgar, T. e Mellichamp, D. (2003). Process Dynamics and Control. New York: J. Wiley & Sons
- Stephanopoulos, G. (1984). Chemical Process Control - An Introduction to Theory and Practice. New York: Prentice-Hall Inc.
- Da Silva, G. (2004). Instrumentação Industrial. Setubal: IPS-EST
Teaching Method
Lectures introduce the topics of study and present theoretical fundamentals. Theoretical-practical sessions are intended to further develop the theoretical concepts with the support of real cases and exercise-solving as well as field trips.
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