Process Dynamics & Control

Introduction to process dynamics and control, Review of mathematical tools needed for modelling and simulation. Process Dynamics: Review of Laplace transforms. Transient behaviour of Ist , 2^nd and higher order systems. Process Control: Basic components of the process control system and their characteristics. Closed loop transient response. Stability analysis. Frequency Response Analysis. Design of feedback controllers-based on transient response criteria, Design of feedback controllers-based on frequency response criteria. Design of model based controllers such as IMC, DMC, etc.