Basics of Process Automation (15 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

After completing this course, students are familiar with electrical drives and basics of the motion control systems.
The student is able to perform basic dimensioning of electrical drive components in both technical and economical aspects.
The student is able to both start up and operate frequency converters and is also able to check and change different parameters. The student can connect different sensors to the drive as well as can control it by using field buses or PLC’s.
The student is familiar with the basics of meteorology and sensor physics, and is able to choose suitable measurement systems according the needs of production and automation.
The student is familiar with the distributed process control systems.
The student is familiar with commonly used basic control structures of process industry.
The student is familiar with the basics of control theory.

Content

1. Dimensioning of electrical drive components
2. Basics of meteorology and sensor physics
3. Distributed process control systems
4. Process control structures
5. Basics of control theory
6. Maintenance

Teaching methods

Lectures, laboratory works, group works, individual tasks

Learning materials and recommended literature

Material given by lecturer(s)

Student workload

One credit corresponds to 27 hours of work, thus 15 credits = 405 h

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment.

Grade Points
0 0 - 50
1 51 - 70
2 71 - 90
3 91 - 110
4 111 - 130
5 131 – 150

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development. The student has completed the required learning exercises in minimum requirement level. His/her competences have developed in a way that he/she may complete the remaining studies in electrical engineering and automation technology and finally work in a suitable job position related to this field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or satisfactory level. The student is able to define the course concepts and models and is able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of electrical engineering and automation technology and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. The student master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or excellent level. The student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The student is well prepared to apply their knowledge study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the expertise in electrical engineering and automation technology and the evolvement of their own expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development. The student has completed the required learning exercises in minimum requirement level. His/her competences have developed in a way that he/she may complete the remaining studies in electrical engineering and automation technology and finally work in a suitable job position related to this field.