PROC 3200 Advanced Process Control

Year
Year 3
Semester
Second Semester
Credit
3
Program Description

Covers sophisticated control algorithms, optimization techniques, and digital instrumentation for complex industrial processes.

About this course

Advanced Process Control builds on the fundamentals of instrumentation to tackle the complexities of modern industrial systems. In this course, you will move beyond basic feedback loops to explore sophisticated control algorithms and optimization techniques that keep processes running smoothly and efficiently.

You will work with digital instrumentation systems, learning how to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot the hardware and software that drive today's processing plants. The course places a strong emphasis on practical application, so you will design and test control strategies in a simulated environment that mirrors real-world industrial conditions.

Who takes this course

This course is an elective for students in the Chemical Process Technology program. It is designed for those who want to deepen their understanding of process dynamics and gain skills that are highly valued in the industry.

Credits: 3 · Hours: 45

Prerequisites

Learning outcomes

  • Design and implement advanced control strategies for multi-variable processes.
  • Apply optimization techniques to improve process efficiency and product quality.
  • Configure and troubleshoot digital instrumentation systems.
  • Evaluate the performance of control loops under varying operating conditions.
  • Integrate safety considerations into control system design.

Evaluation

Component Weight (%)
Mid-term examination 30
Control system design project 35
Laboratory practical assessments 20
Final examination 15