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Process Dynamics I – Modeling and simulation
ELEC 231
I.
Basic Course Information
Program(s) on which the course is given: Communication Engineering
Core or elective element of program Core :
Department offering the course: Electrical and electronics Engineering
Academic level:2
Semester in which course is offered: Spring
Course pre-requisite(s): MATH 203, ELEC 211
Credit Hours:3
Contact Hours Through:
Lecture Tutorial
*
Practical
*
Total
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Approval date of course specification: Feb 2014
II.
Overall Aims of Course
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Identify, formulate, and solve linear chemical process dynamics problems, applying knowledge of mathematics, chemistry, other sciences, and engineering, Use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for the practice of chemical engineering. Computational tools especially are emphasized in this course, Design and conduct laboratory experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data, in particular to determine the efficacy of control designs. Design a control system to meet desired needs for a given process. Be capable for continuing development in understanding and expertise in process dynamics and control.
III.
Program ILOs covered by course
Program Intended Learning Outcomes (By Code)
Knowledge &
Intellectual Skills Professional Skills
Understanding
General
Skills
K1,K4, K11,K18
I1,I,I5,I6, I11,I13,
I16
P2, P3, P7,P12,P16 G2,G6,G8
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Intended Learning Outcomes of Course (ILOs) a. Knowledge and Understanding k.1–Demonstrate competence in university level mathematics, natural sciences, engineering fundamentals, and specialized engineering knowledge appropriate to the program k.2- Relate practical application of theories in different fields through projects and field studies k.3-Analyzing and design of control systems with performance evaluation b. Intellectual/Cognitive Skills
On completing the course, students should be able to: i.1Use appropriate knowledge and skills to identify, formulate, analyze, and solve complex engineering problems in order to reach substantiated conclusions i.2- Use brainstorming and innovation techniques to deal with problems and to develop new ideas. i.3- Solve and investigate complex problems by methods that include appropriate experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information in order to reach valid conclusions i.4- demonstrate and organize tasks into a structured form c. Practical/Professional Skills
On completing the course, students should be able to: p.1Formulate and use the appropriate mathematical methods for modelling and analyzing problems in electrical, electronic and communications engineering. p.2Formulate and use the appropriate mathematical methods for modelling and analyzing problems in electrical, electronic and communications engineering. p.3Design the systems, components and processes and test the design ideas in the laboratory or through simulation, with technical analysis and critical evaluation of results. d. General and Transferable Skills
On completing the course, students should be able to:
g.1[Manipulate, sort and present the information in a variety of ways
g.2- Use the scientific evidence based methods in the solution of problems
g.3- Express creativity and innovation in problem solving and working with limited
or contradictory information
V.
Course Matrix Contents
Main Topics / Chapters
Duration
(Weeks)
Course ILOs Covered by Topic
(By ILO Code)
K & U I.S. P.S. G.S.
1-
2-
Introduction to Dynamic
Control linear chemical process dynamics problems, applying knowledge of mathematics, chemistry, other sciences
3- Computational tools of
2
2
2 k1 k1,k2 k3 i1 i2 i2 p1 p1,p2 g1 g2 g1,g2
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4- dynamic Systems
The efficacy of control designs
5- Design a control system
6- process dynamics and control.
2
2
2
Net Teaching Weeks 12
VI.
Course Weekly Detailed Topics / hours / ILOs k1,k2 i3 p2 k1,k2,k3 i2,i3 k3 i2,i3,i4 p2,p3 p1,p2.p3
Week
No.
Sub-Topics
Total
Hours g3
Contact Hours
Theoretical
Hours
Practical
Hours *
2 1 Introduction to Dynamic Control
2
3 linear chemical process dynamics problem
Mathematical model of Dynamic
Systems
4 Industrial Process
5 Chemical Process
6 Computational tools of dynamic Systems
4
5
5
7
8
9
10
11
The efficacy of control designs
Open Loop control system
Closed loop control system
Design of control system
12 The dynamic process testing
The dynamic response of the process
13 system
14 The
15
5
5
Final Exam
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Total Teaching Hours
VII.
Teaching and Learning Methods
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Course ILOs Covered by Method (By ILO Code)
Teaching/Learning
Method
K & U
Lectures & Seminars
Tutorials
Computer lab Sessions
Practical lab Work
Reading Materials
Web-site Searches
Research & Reporting
Problem Solving /
√
√
√
√
√
All
All
All
Intellectual
Skills
All
All
Professional
Skills
All
All
All
General
Skills
All
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Problem-based Learning
Projects
Independent Work
Group Work
Case Studies
Presentations
Simulation Analysis
√
√
√
Others (Specify):
VIII.
Assessment Methods, Schedule and Grade Distribution
Assessment
Method
Course ILOs Covered by Method
(By ILO Code)
K & U I.S. P.S. G.S.
All
Assessment
Weight /
Percentage
All
All
All
Week
No.
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
Quizzes
Course Work
Report Writing
Case Study
Analysis
Oral
Presentations
Practical
Group Project
Individual
Project
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
All
All
All
All All
All
20%
50%
5%
5%
5%
5%
5%
5%
7
16
2,5,12,14
15
4,10
12
2-15
14
Others (Specify):
IX.
List of References
Modern Control Engineering, Katsuhiko Ogata, Prentice Hall
Essential Text Books
(Pearson) – 4 th ed.
Course notes

Lecture notes
Recommended books

Linear Control system analysis and design, D'azzo,1988
Periodicals, Web sites,
 www.prenhall.com
etc …
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Facilities required for teaching and learning
List the facilities required

PC-Computer

Data show

White Board

Marker
Course coordinator : Dr. Nahla Ahmed
Head of Department: Ass. Prof. Dr. Tamer Abd El Rhman
Date: Feb 2014
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