CME3008 : Process Control
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Mark Willis
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
Process control involves the selection and tailoring of methods for the efficient operation of chemical processes. Proper application of process control can improve the safety and profitability of processes. This course provides an overview of process control algorithms as well as the mathematical techniques used to analyze process systems. The aim is to learn how to select appropriate control schemes and strategies for common unit operations encountered within the chemical industry.
Outline Of Syllabus
Revision of Laplace transforms and block diagram analysis; Mechanistic and data-based process modelling; The open loop step test; Review of conventional control; Proportional – Integral – Derivative (PID) tuning methods; Control systems stability and performance. Advanced control techniques such as feedforward control and decoupling control.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 10 | 2:00 | 20:00 | Activity modules within Canvas. Detailed notes supported by videos, quizzes, formative assessment |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 10 | 1:00 | 10:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 40:00 | 40:00 | End of semester closed book examination |
| Structured Guided Learning | Academic skills activities | 10 | 3:00 | 30:00 | Tutorial sheets for each of the main topics covered in the module |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures convey the mathematical concepts and theory of process control, the Canvas activity modules support this through illustration and problem solving.
Tutorial sheets and other formative activities are used to prepare the students for the end of semester closed book examination.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 90 | 1 | A | 100 | Closed book exam |
Exam Pairings
| Module Code | Module Title | Semester | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Process Control (Industry) | 1 | N/A |
Zero Weighted Pass/Fail Assessments
| Description | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Computer assessment | M | MCQ - Formative Assessment (1 hour) |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The end of semester closed book examination is an appropriate way to assess acquired knowledge and problem solving skills.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CME3008's Timetable