CHEE 3367
Process Modeling and Control
CATALOG DATA CHEE 3367: Process Modeling and Control Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisites: CHEE 3334,
MATH 3321, CHEE 3363 or ENGI 3363 and PHYS 1322. Modeling techniques of
chemical engineering problems with emphasis on process control.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK Stephanopoulos, G., Chemical Process Control - An Introduction to Theory and
Practice, Prentice-Hall, 1984.
RECOMMENDED 1. D. E. Seborg, T. F. Edgar, and D. A. Mellichamp, Process Dynamics and Control,
TEXTBOOKS Wiley and Sons, 1989.
2. Ogunnaike, B. A., And W. H. Ray, Process Dynamics, Modeling, and Control,
Oxford, 1994.
3. Marlin, T. E., Process Control - Designing Processes and Control Systems for
Dynamic Performance, McGraw-Hill, 1995.
4. Bequette, B. W., Process Control: Modeling, Design and Simulation, Prentice-Hall,
2003.
SUPPLEMENTARY Notes from the instructor and bibliographical references will be posted on Blackboard
MATERIAL (http://blackboard1.egr.uh.edu)
PREREQUISITES BY 1.
TOPIC
Engineering problem solving in interactive computing environments (e.g.,
Spreadsheets, Matlab, Mathematica).
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Programming using procedural languages (e.g., Fortran, Matlab, Mathematica).
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Matrix algebra.
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Elementary complex algebra.
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Differential and integral calculus, and differential equations.
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Basic transport phenomena.
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Basic thermodynamics.
EXPECTED COURSE 1.
OUTCOMES AND
PERFORMANCE
CRITERIA
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Demonstrate understanding of the scientific and engineering fundamentals (goals,
capabilities, limitations) as well as practical issues (technologies, heuristics,
equipment, cost) related to process control techniques widely used in process
industries. (a, e)1
Demonstrate ability to identify a variety of process control problems in traditional
and emerging chemical engineering fields, and how to combine technological,
mathematical, experimental, and computational tools for effective and efficient
solution through control system (and partially process) design. (e, c, j, k)
Demonstrate ability to use existing software packages (e.g. Matlab and Toolboxes,
Mathematica) or customized code in modeling, simulation, and controller design
problems. (e, k)
Demonstrate ability to present the input and output of a computer-assisted project in
a comprehensive, comprehensible, editable, and interpretable way. (g)
Demonstrate knowledge of bibliographical and Internet resources related to process
control and automation. (h, i, j)
Demonstrate understanding of the interdisciplinary nature, history, technological
and economic impact, as well as societal effects of process control and, more
generally, automation, and ability to follow and assess future developments in this
field. (h, i, j)
Demonstrate ability to identify the hardware and software of a feedback control
loop; collect experimental data to develop a mathematical process model; design a
controller based on the model; and test the efficacy of the controller both via
computer simulations and experimentally. (b)
Lowercase letters in parentheses refer to ABET outcomes under Criterion 3 (see Appendix).
ABET Outcome, Criterion 3
Appendix
Program-Specific Outcomes
(a) an ability to apply knowledge
of mathematics,
science and engineering.
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(b) an ability to design and conduct
experiments as well as to analyze
and interpret data.
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(c) an ability to design a system,
component, or process to meet
desired needs within realistic
constraints such as economic,
environmental, social, political,
ethical, health & safety,
manufacturability, and
sustainability.
(d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
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(e) an ability to identify, formulate
and solve engineering problems.
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Use chemistry and physics concepts to set up and solve
chemical engineering problems
Use mathematical tools to solve chemical engineering
problems
Select appropriate experimental equipment and techniques
necessary to solve a given problem
Evaluate and interpret experimental results using statistical
tools and chemical engineering concepts
Apply material and energy balance concepts to design a unit
operation
Define objectives and perform the design of an integrated
chemical process under realistic constraints
Define roles and responsibilities to align with capabilities of
team members and fulfill project requirements
Develop and carry out a project plan through team work
Translate an engineering problem into a mathematical model
or other suitable abstraction
Use mathematical model or other suitable abstraction to solve
an engineering problem and interpret results
Demonstrate knowledge of professional code of ethics.
Identify ethical issues and make decisions for a chemical
engineering problem.
(f) an understanding of
professional and ethical
responsibility.
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(g) an ability to communicate
effectively.
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(h) the broad education necessary
to understand the impact of
engineering solutions in a global,
economic, environmental, and
societal context.
(i) a recognition of the need for
and an ability to engage in lifelong learning.
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Understand the impact of chemical engineering solutions
in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
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(j) a knowledge of contemporary
issues.
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(k) an ability to use the techniques,
skills, and modern engineering
tools necessary for engineering
practice.
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Recognize the importance of advanced education and
development opportunities
Identify, retrieve, and organize information necessary to solve
open-ended problems
Know the interplay between current technical and societal
issues
Know the recent history, current status, and future trends of
chemical engineering
Use modern software to solve chemical engineering problems
Understand how to operate equipment relevant to chemical
engineering systems
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Make presentations that are factual and tailored to the
audience
Can communicate in writing to non-technical and technical
audiences