Control technology - automation - instrument technology
The program includes five sub-courses: mathematics, physics, control engineering, automation and instrumentation.
Facts and figures
Target group:
The main target group is employees with an electrician background or equivalent.
Prerequisites:
Gymnasium or equivalent and electrician background or equivalent.
Scope:
Full-time studies during one semester
30 credits
Location:
Teaching takes place remotely with a number of teacher-led full days at Luleå University of Technology.
Price:
The course is carried out as commissioned education and is subject to a fee. Contact us for more information.
Registration:
Register your interest.
Course 1: Mathematics
After this course, the student has acquired the mathematical knowledge required to be able to take subsequent courses in physics, control engineering, automation, and instrumentation.
Course content
Introduction: Elementary trigonometry, algebra, systems of equations, logarithms.
Arithmetic, algebra and geometry: absolute value, polynomials and rational expressions and generalization of the laws of arithmetic for handling these concepts. Properties of the equation of the circle and the unit circle to define trigonometric concepts.
Relationship and change: orientation towards continuous and discrete functions and the concept of limit. Properties of higher degree polynomial functions. The concepts of secant, tangent, rate of change and derivative of a function. Derivation and use of derivation rules for power and exponential functions and sums of functions. Introduction of the number e and its properties. Algebraic and graphical methods for determining the value of the derivative of a function. Relationship between the graph of a function and its first and second derivatives. The concepts of primitive function and definite integral and the relationship between integral and derivative. Determination of simple integrals in applications relevant to subsequent courses.
Course 2: Physics
After this course, the student has acquired the physics knowledge required to be able to take subsequent courses in control engineering, automation, and instrumentation. The course is based on LTU's courses Physics G1 and Physics G2 given for the technical base year.
Course content
From Physics G1:
- Introduction (5%): Physical quantities, concepts, models, measurements and metrics.
- Mechanics (25%): Newton's laws, density and pressure, energy and work, power.
- Thermodynamics (20%): Main theorems of thermodynamics, phases and phase transitions, temperature and heating, efficiency of energy conversion, heat transport.
- Electricity (20%): Repetition and basic electricity, field strength, potential, measurement, electrical energy and electrical circuits. Kirchoff's laws.
From Physics G2:
Electromagnetic induction (30%): magnetic field and magnetic flux, Hall effect, mass spectrometry, Lenz law, eddy currents, self-induction and inductance, capacitor.
Course 3: Control Engineering 6 credits
After the course the student should be able to:
- Explain the function and limitations of the classical PID controller.
- Classify industrial processes into some common types and model them from measurement data.
- Apply some methods for controller tuning based on a process model
- Assess controller performance from measurement data and use this for controller tuning.
- Describe the purpose and give examples of applications for some common controller structures.
- Troubleshoot a control circuit and find faults in actuators, bad trimming, etc.
Course content
The PID controller: Definition, function, limitations
Processes: KLT processes, integrating processes, dead time processes
Process modelling: Step response modelling, frequency modelling
Controller tuning: Lambda tuning, arrest time tuning, circuit shaping
Controller performance: Speed, disturbance sensitivity
Controller structures: Feed forward, cascade control, ratio control, etc
Practical aspects, troubleshooting
Course 4: Industrial Automation 6 credits
After the course the student should be able to:
- Understand the fundamental principles and functionality of basic elements in automation systems.
- Analyse a real problem from an automation perspective and thus be able to assess both engineering and economic aspects.
- Identify and select sensors and actuators to create and integrate industrial automation solutions.
- Create and integrate a classical relay-based automation system
- Have basic knowledge of industrial networks
Course content
Introduction: Basic elements of automation systems, automation levels, process industry, continuous and discrete control, computer-based control
Hardware components: Sensors, actuators, relays
Synthesis of industrial automation systems: Latch principle, examples, applications
Industrial networks: Properties
Industrial PID control: Autotuning, PLCs
After this course, the student has acquired the physics knowledge required to take subsequent courses in control engineering, automation, and instrumentation. The course is based on LTU's courses Physics G1 and Physics G2 given for the technical base year.
Course 5: Metrology 6 credits
After the course, the student should have a basic understanding of the principles of sensors and measurement systems commonly used in industry. The student should also be able to use these sensor principles for collecting measurement data, and have an understanding of how these are affected by external disturbances.
Course content
Sensors for pressure (resistive, capacitive), weight, gas and liquid flow (ultrasonic, resistive, optical), material flow (weight + velocity, optical), level/distance (laser, radar, ultrasonic), and temperature (resistive, thermoelectric).
Principles of measurement data acquisition; amplifiers: differential amplifiers, operational amplifiers, filters, bandwidths.
Analog - digital conversion; principle and use in microprocessor systems.
External influences of measurement systems; EMC and other interferences.
Other information
Access to a computer/PC with internet connection is a prerequisite for participants to be able to take part in web-based lectures and digital training material.
Course literature for each course module is presented at the start of the course. The costs for course literature are not included in the contract education.
Teacher
Andreas Johansson, Professor, Head of Department
Expression of interest
- Register your interest
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Contact us
LTU Professional Education uppdragsutbildning@ltu.se
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