Process dynamics and control

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Description

dynamic process models, Laplace transformation, transfer function models, block diagram, stability and performance of closed loop systems, feedback/forward process control, PID control, the time domain, the s-domain, frequency domain, step responses, impulse responses, bode diagrams, poles / zeros of transfer function

Extra information about the assessment
This course has been taught for the last in 2024/2025. Two more attempts for the final exam will be offered in 2025/2026 in Q1 and Q2 in stead of Q3 and Q4. This course will be replaced by 6BER07, which will be first offered in 2025/2026. The course content will not change significantly.
The results of the weekly quiz, project, the and final test are only valid in the academic year in which the course is taken.
Students pass a study component by scoring a 6 or higher on the examination. To pass the examination, the final test must be graded with at least a 5.0 and the weighted average must be at least 5.5.

The grades for the interim exams obtained in academic year 2024/2025 remain valid in academic year 2025/2026. In case the grade for the interim exams has a positive impact on the final grade, the final grade determination remains the same, otherwise, the final grade will be determined 100 % from the final exam, which will cover all course content.

Objectives

Learning objectives: The student learns the concepts and techniques that are used for the analysis and the design of feedback and feed forward control systems. The student learns how to design a control system, to assess the performance of the system and adjust the controller settings to obtain desired closed loop behavior of the process for primary systems.
The student is introduced to the world of process dynamics. He / she obtains basic knowledge and understanding of the mechanisms that determine the dynamic behavior of processes.
In addition, there will be practical component.

Method of Assessment