IND 136 - Process Control I

Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 2.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course introduces the student to the basic concepts, terminology and instruments used in open-loop and closed-loop process control systems. Pressure, flow, and level processes will be covered.

Prerequisite(s): ELT 312
SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Explain the basic concepts of open-loop and closed-loop systems common to motion and process control.
Describe the operation of operational amplifiers, digital-to-analog (D/A) and analog-to-digital (A/D) converters, 555 timers, and optocouplers.
Describe on-off, proportional, integral, derivative, and time-proportioning operations performed by process controllers.
Describe the operation of pressure sensors and measuring devices.
Describe the operation of flow sensors and measurement instruments.
Describe the operation of level indicators, sensors, and measurement instruments.