This course will introduce you to the fundamental principles of automatic process control, which is a method of maintaining process variables at desired values.
Processes are dynamic in nature with interrelated variables constantly changing.
Because these variables are closely related to safety, product quality, production rates, etc., efficient process control is very important. We will use simple models of the dynamics of chemical processes to illustrate the design of control systems. Empirical techniques for tuning feedback and feed forward controllers will be discussed as well as advanced control methods. Unless otherwise announced, these exams will be closed book. A makeup exam will be scheduled only if the student has a valid reason for missing the regularly scheduled exam.