INT 207 : Industrial Automatic Controls

This course focuses on the function of automatic controllers in different modes: on-off, proportional, reset, derivative, ratio, and cascade. Topics include operation of pneumatic, electronic, and computer process control equipment; service of basic process equipment and instrumentation; correct operation and maintenance of valves and pumps; recognizing patterns from data; developing and interpreting control charts; determining control limits; and performing root cause analysis. Upon completion, students should be able to write start-up and shut-down procedures, and operate, monitor, and control continuous and batch model plants.

Overview

Availability of this course is dependent upon sufficient demand. See master schedule of classes or advisor for further information.

Program

Credits

3

Lecture Credits

3

Lab Credits

0