ECET 21700 - Introduction to Process Control

Prerequisite(s): ECET 15400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR ECET 21400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

Credit Hours: 3.00. This course introduces fundamental concepts of process control systems, open-loop and closed-loop controls. Input output characteristics of process elements, dead time, and span. Switching analysis of process hardware. Modeling of static and dynamic processes. Diode, transistor and SCR switching characteristics. Measurements of electronic signals. Solid-state switching devices. Loading effects and power interfaces. Noise and signal conditioning and grounding. Studying cables and their characteristics. Various industrial instrument interface buses, standards, and practices. Typically offered Spring Fall.

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