Module Details

Module Code: CHEP7004
Title: Control and Instrumentation
Long Title: Control & Instrumentation
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2018/19 ( September 2018 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5240 - Chemical & Process Eng
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module introduces students to fundamental aspects of both mathematical modelling as well as a wide variety of industrial instrumentation, including the valves and the controllers that are needed to form simple feedback loops. In addition, students learn how to interpret and draw piping and instrumentation diagrams based on industry standards.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Study, analyse and specify the instrumentation and on-line analytical equipment that is commonly found in the process industries.
LO2 Interpret, critique and develop Piping and Instrumentation diagrams commonly used in the process industries.
LO3 Interpret, analyse and develop the basis of mathematical modelling in connection with the unsteady-state behaviour of processes, then identify, analyse and select the basic elements needed to form a simple feedback control loop.
LO4 Manipulate dynamic simulation software to study and analyse the unsteady-state behaviour of open-loop processes.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
10410 CHEP7004 Control and Instrumentation
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
1. Pressure:
Pressure measurement systems including inductive, capacitive, and piezo-electric; gauge, absolute and differential pressure; calibration of gauges; selection criteria and specifications; ISA symbols and case study.
2. Level & Weight:
Level and weight measurement systems including resistance, capacitance, radiation, strain gauges and optical methods; selection criteria and specification; ISA symbols and case study.
3. Temperature:
Temperature measurement systems including platinum resistance, thermistors, thermocouples; pyrometers; selection criteria and specifications; ISA symbols and case study.
4. Density & Flow
Flow measurement systems including venturi tube, orifice plate, magnetic flowmeter, vortex meter, ultrasonic flowmeter, Pitot-static tube, coriolis meter, mass flow meters; density measurement systems including vibrating element and radiological devices; selection criteria and specifications; ISA symbols and case study.
5. Process Analytical Technology (PAT):
PAT measurements including Gas Chromatography and HPLC, electrical conductivity, turbidity and pH.
6. Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams:
Piping and Instrumentation diagrams associated with typical process industry applications. Standards and case studies.
7. Mathematical Modelling:
Objectives of process control; feedback, feedforward and combined feedback-feedforward control; need for a model; model development; input-output models; degrees of freedom; classification of variables; low-order empirically derived models from process tests.
8. Process Dynamics:
Linearisation; deviation variables; Laplace transforms; block diagrams; block diagram algebra; transfer functions; poles and zeroes of transfer functions; partial fractions; inverse transforming; first-order, first-order plus dead time (FOPDT)and second-order process dynamics; pure-integrating process dynamics; higher-order process dynamics; inverse response process dynamics; origin of open-loop instability with process examples.
9. Elements of a Control Loop:
Feedback control; elements needed to form a feedback control loop; signal ranges and transducers; the final control element; failure mode and safety issues; sizing control valves; inherent and installed characteristics, trim type; valve actuators; the measuring element; linearising measuring element signals; controller action; proportional controller; proportional-integral controller; proportional-integral-derivative controller; effect of derivative action; “derivative on measurement” and derivative “kick”; controller selection for given industrial situation.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 12.5
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
1 hour Instrumentation written paper
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 12.5
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 3
Assessment Description
I hour Control written paper
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 12.5
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 2
Assessment Description
Laboratory reports based on process instrumentation.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 12.5
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 4
Assessment Description
Laboratory reports on the use of dynamic simulation software.
Assessment Type Open-book Examination % of Total Mark 50
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Control and Instrumentation Theory Exam
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Instrumentation and control lecture/discussion/class tutorials Every Week 4.00 4
Lab Contact Process Instrumentation Lab Every Week 0.50 0.5
Lab Contact Dynamic Simulation Lab Every Week 0.50 0.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Study/home tutorials Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 8.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Johnson, Curtis, D.. (2013), Process Control Instrumentation Technology, 8th Ed.. Pearson Education, [ISBN: 9781292026015].
  • James B. Riggs, M. Nazmul Karim,. (2008), Chemical and Bio-Process Control, [ISBN: 9780136060659].
  • Smith, C.A.; Corripio, A.B.. 2015, 3rd Ed.. Wiley, [ISBN: 9788126557415].
  • William C. Dunne. (2005), Fundamentals of Industrial Instrumentation and Process Control, McGraw-Hill, New York, USA, [ISBN: 0071457356].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Software, Aspen Technolgy Inc.. (2007), Aspen Dynamics, AspenTech, 10 Canal Park, Cambridge, MA, USA.
  • eBook, Myke King. (2016), 'Process Control: A Practical Approach', Wiley.
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_ECPEN_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Chemical and Biopharmaceutical Engineering 6 Mandatory