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May 25, 2024
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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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PPTC 201 - Power Plant Instrumentation and Control
PREREQUISITES: INDT 113 - Industrial Electrical I and PPTC 101 - Power Plant Fundamentals .
PROGRAM: Energy Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019
Introduces the basic principles of process instrumentation and control systems. Includes the measurement parameters such as flow, pressure, level, temperature, and pH. Studies the use of programmable logic controllers, process controllers, and distributed control systems that are interfaced with sensors and actuators to maintain process stability.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Define process control and list examples. [a, b, g]
- Describe the operation of an open loop and closed loop control system. [a, b, f, g]
- Read and interpret a control system block diagram. [a, b, d, g]
- Describe the devices and techniques used for flow, level, and temperature measurement. [a, b, e, f, g]
- Describe the different types of thermocouples and their characteristics. [a, b, f, g]
- Define pH and explain its importance. [a, b, f, g]
- Describe the function of pH control. [a, b, e, g]
- Describe the use of a programmable controller in process control. [a, b, e, g]
- Define proportional control and the effects of gain and offset adjustments.
- Explain PID control and describe its advantages and disadvantages. [a, b, f, g]
- Describe proper control loop tuning and list two tuning methods. [a, b, e, f, g]
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- 4-20 ma loop Derivative control
- Open loop Proportional control
- Closed loop Sensor calibration
- PID control Feedback
- Integral control Set point
- Offset Ziegler-Nichols Method
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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