CHET-3014: Process Control & Instrumentation

Description
This course introduces instrumentation and control (I&C) in chemical engineering. Students will develop a basic understanding of I&C, including the basic theory of temperature, pressure, level, and flow detection, sensors, and their types. The course will cover the structure of each instrument, including temperature, pressure, level, and flow sensors, and the physical characteristics of sensors. Students will learn how to measure process temperature, pressure, level, and flow, and will be introduced to the concept of control automation and control valves. By the end of the course, students will have a basic understanding of I&C and the skills necessary to measure and control process variables in chemical engineering applications. Lecture 2 hrs/wk.