MEC 105 - Automated Process Controls

3 Credit(s)

Introduction to modern control theory and the use of sensors, actuators and controllers. Students will use state-of-the-art control systems used in industry and the elements that comprise a closed-loop network.

Course Type: Lecture
Tuition Tier: Tier I
Delivery Method:
In-Person, Remote
Course Learning Outcomes:
CLO 1) Students will describe an automated process control system and identify its components
CLO 2) Students will interpret pipe and instrument symbols and create P&ID drawings.
CLO 3) Students will describe the operation of sensors common to the manufacturing industry, such as: temperature, pressure, flow, level, position, force and light.
CLO 4) Students will describe the principles of PID control.
CLO 5) Students will identify the difference between process reflation and sequence control.
CLO 6) Students will recommend, operate, tune, and maintain requirements for a process control system.