Objectives and competences
The objective of this course is for students to be able to demonstrate understanding of the inner working the basic principles and functions of control systems components.
Content (Syllabus outline)
• Introduction: definitions, types of main control systems components in computer automation, realisation of modern control systems and its problems.
• Signal types between control elements (continuous electrical signal, pneumatic signal, digital communication). The use of ProfiBus, CAN, Ethernet.
• Computers in control systems: Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), PC, process systems control, industrial compact controllers.
• Industrial controller, types and implementation of control algorithms, proportional area, experimental settings of parameters of an industrial controller.
• PLC structure, programming PLC, standard IEC 61131-3.
• Graphical representation of process values, monitors and panels for control and input of process parameters, technological and process diagrams.
• Supervisory systems, data acquisition and control systems, optimisation and alarms in control systems (SCADA).
• Actuators, their structure and their function in the control systems.
• Types of drives (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic).
• Pneumatic elements operation principles, I/p transformation, p/I transformation.
• Valves as executive element: Types, principles, definitions, characteristics, the use, determination and calculations of a control valve.
• Pumps and frequency controlled drives in control systems, principles, characteristics, design.
• Introduction to cyber-physical systems (CPS): CPS in industry, Industry 4.0 and 5.0, Smart factory, and Digital Twin.
Learning and teaching methods
• Lectures,
• flipped learning,
• tutorials,
• seminar,
• lab work.
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
• Understand how the most used control systems components work in process automation.,
• Ability to understand the technical documentation of the process control system.,
• Programmable logic controller programming capabilities.,
• Ability to select proper control system components.,
• Use process control instrumentation technology.
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
• Communication skills: oral lab work defence, manner of expression at written examination.
• Use of information technology: software tools and communication protocols.
• Calculation skills: performing basic calculating operations for solving project design and planning.
• Problem solving: designing and implementing components to practice.
• Working in a group: lab work, seminar work, project work.
Readings
• R. Karba: Gradniki sistemov vodenja, Univerza v Ljubljani, Fakulteta za elektrotehniko Ljubljana, Ljubljana 1994.
• A. Belič: Gradniki in tehnologije v sistemih vodenja, Univerza v Ljubljani, Fakulteta za elektrotehniko Ljubljana, Ljubljana 2012.
• D. Đonlagić, B. Tovornik: Krmilni ventili, Univerza v Mariboru, Fakulteta za elektrotehniko, računalništvo in informatiko, Maribor, 1997.
• K. H. John, M. Tiegelkamp: IEC 61131-3: Programming Industrial Automation Systems, Springer, Berlin, 2001.
• W. Bolton: Programmable Logic Controllers, Third Edition, Newnes, Oxford, 2003.
Prerequisits
Basic knowledge of electrical engineering, mathematics, physics and system theory.
Additional information on implementation and assessment The written exam may be substituted with continuous knowledge testing and assessment.
