Lecture/lab

This course builds upon "Process Control Devices" (ELC 205). You will learn about basic control systems in pressure, flow, level, temperature, analytic and mechanical processes, using NIC custom designed process stations. You will also learn about system elements, including: pumps, valves, indicators, switches, recorders, transmitters, signal conditioners, drives and PID control of typical loops utilizing these elements. Advanced process control systems, in the form of Plant Loops typical of regional industry, will be modeled through lab simulations and observed through plant visits. Regional industrial processes studied will include: Pulp and Paper, Steam Generation, Water Treatment, Mining, Chemical, Petro-chemical, Food Processing and Hydro-electric Power Generation. This course will be 30 % lecture, 10 % field trips and 60 % lab.

Prerequisite(s): Electronics Technician Core training, or equivalent, and ELC 205, ELC 230, & ELC 240

Offered in the following terms: 2011 Fall

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