MCET 21700 - Introduction to Process Control

Prerequisite(s): ECET 10201 OR ECET 15401 OR ECET 21401

Credit Hours: 3.00. This course introduces fundamental concepts of process control systems, open-loop and closed-loop controls. Topics also included are: input output characteristics of process elements; dead time and span; switching analysis of process hardware; modeling of static and dynamic processes; diode, transistor and semi-conductor controlled rectifier (SCR) switching characteristics; measurements of electronic signals; solid-state switching devices; loading effects and power interfaces; noise and signal conditioning and grounding; cables and their characteristics; various industrial instrument interface buses, standards and practices. (Not open to students with credit in ECET 21700.) Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.

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