IDENTIFYING DATA 2013_14
Subject (*) ADVANCED CONTROL Code 20695107
Study programme
Chemical Engineering (2013)
Cycle 2nd
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
3 Compulsory First Only annual
Language
Anglès
Department Chemical Engineering
Coordinator
GIRALT MARCÉ, JAUME
E-mail jaume.giralt@urv.cat
maria.serral@urv.cat
Lecturers
GIRALT MARCÉ, JAUME
SERRAL SERRA, MARÍA
Web http://moodle.urv.cat
General description and relevant information Introduce students to the advanced control techniques and showing different control strategies used in Chemical Engineering process.

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 A2 A1.2 Design, execute and analyze experiments related to engineering.
 A4 A1.4 Know how to establish and develop mathematical models by using the appropriate software in order to provide the scientific and technological basis for the design of new products, processes, systems and services and for the optimization of existing ones. (G5)
 A6 A2.2 Conceive, project, calculate and design processes, equipment, industrial installations and services in the field of chemical engineering and related industrial sectors in terms of quality, safety, economics, the rational and efficient use of natural resources and the conservation of the environment. (G2)
 A7 A2.3 Lead and technically and economically manage projects, installations, plants, companies and technological centres in the ambit of chemical engineering and related industrial sectors. (G3)
 A10 A3.3 Conceptualize engineering models and apply innovative problems solving methods and appropriate IT applications to the design, simulation, optimization and control of processes and systems (I3).
Type B Code Competences Transversal
 B1.1 B1.1 Communicate and discuss proposals and conclusions in a clear and unambiguous manner in specialized and non-specialized multilingual forums (G9).
 B5 B3.1 Work in a team with responsibilities shared among multidisciplinary, multilingual and multicultural teams.
 B6 B4.1 Be able to learn autonomously in order to maintain and improve the competences pertaining to chemical engineering that enable continuous professional development. (G11)
 B7 B5.1 Carry out and lead the appropriate research, design and development of engineering solutions in new or little understood areas, whilst applying criteria of creativity, originality, innovation and technology transfer. (G4)
 B8 B5.2 Bring together knowledge, make judgements and take decisions on the basis of incomplete or limited knowledge whilst taking into account the social and ethical responsibilities of professional practice. (G7)
Type C Code Competences Nuclear
 C1.1 Have an intermediate mastery of a foreign language, preferably English
 C1.2 Be advanced users of the information and communication technologies
 C2.1 Be committed to ethics and social responsibility as citizens and professionals

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 A2 Progressa en el coneixement de les estratègies de control de processos.
 A4 Aplica l'ús d'ordinadors al control de processos.
 A6 Assimila les limitacions del Control Clàssic de processos i justifica l'ús de tècniques avançades de control.
 A7 Obté una visió clara de l'aplicabilitat directa que els coneixements adquirits en el durant el disseny i operació d'un procés.
 A10 Introdueix tècniques avançades de control industrial, amb la finalitat de distingir quina tècnica és més adequada a un procés de producció.
Type B Code Learning outcomes
 B1.1 Intervé de forma efectiva i transmet informació rellevant.
Prepara i realitza presentacions estructurades complint amb els requisits exigits.
Planifica la comunicació: genera idees, busca informacions, selecciona i ordena la informació, fa esquemes, determina el tipus de públic i els objectius de la comunicació, ...
Redacta documents amb el format, contingut, estructura, correcció lingüística, registre adequats i il • lustra conceptes utilitzant correctament les convencions: formats, títols, peus, llegendes, ...
Utilitza estratègies per presentar i dur a terme les seves presentacions orals (ajuts audiovisuals, mirada, veu, gest, control de temps, ...).
Utilitza un llenguatge apropiat a la situació.
 B5 Participa de forma activa i comparteix informació, coneixement i experiències.
Porta a terme la seva aportació individual en el temps previst i amb els recursos disponibles.
Accepta i compleix les normes del grup.
Col • labora activament en la planificació del treball en equip, en la distribució de les tasques i terminis requerits.
Té en compte els punts de vista dels altres i retroalimenta de forma constructiva.
Facilita la gestió positiva de les diferències, desacords i conflictes que es produeixen en l'equip.
 B6 Adopta autònomament les estratègies d'aprenentatge en cada situació.
Estableix els seus propis objectius d'aprenentatge.
Selecciona un procediment d 'entre els que li proposa el professor.
Formula preguntes adequades per a resoldre els dubtes o qüestions obertes, i té criteri en la recerca de la informació.
 B7 Decideix com gestiona i organitza el treball i el temps que necessita per dur a terme una tasca a partir d'una planificació orientativa.
Analitza les seves limitacions i possibilitats per desenvolupar la seva tasca o treball.
Decideix com gestiona i organitza el treball i el temps.
Reflexiona sobre el seu procés i les seves necessitats d'aprenentatge.
 B8 Recull la informació significativa que necessita per resoldre els problemes en base a criteris objectius.
Presenta diferents opcions alternatives de solució davant un mateix problema i avalua els seus possibles riscos i avantatges.
Elabora una estratègia per resoldre el problema.
Dirigeix el procés de presa de decisions de manera participativa.
Obté el suport necessari d'altres per assolir l'èxit de les seves decisions.
Type C Code Learning outcomes
 C1.1 Express opinions on abstract or cultural topics in a limited fashion.
Explain and justify briefly their opinions and projects.
Understand instructions about classes or tasks assigned by the teaching staff.
Understand routine information and articles.
Understand the general meaning of texts that have non-routine information in a familiar subject area.
Write letters or take notes about foreseeable, familiar matters.
 C1.2 Understand basic computer hardware.
Use software for off-line communication: word processors, spreadsheets and digital presentations.
Use software for on-line communication: interactive tools (web, moodle, blogs, etc.), e-mail, forums, chat rooms, video conferences, collaborative work tools, etc.
 C2.1 Respect fundamental rights and equality between men and women.
Be respectful of and promote human rights and the principles of universal accessibility, equal opportunities, non-discrimination and universal accessibility for th ose with special educational needs.
Be respectful of the values of a culture of peace and democracy.

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
introduction Classical control systems limitations ans Advances control Alternatives.
Multivariable control. Deterministic Models and Input-Output models.
SISO and MIMO models.
Interaction and desacouplig in control loops
Predictive and Adaptative control Internal and external modelling. Autoadaptative Control. Supervisory control

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
Hours outside the classroom
(**) Total hours
Introductory activities
1 1 2
Lecture
A2
A4
A6
A10
B6
B8
C1.1
C1.2
C2.1
6 9 15
Problem solving, classroom exercises
A2
A4
A6
A10
B6
B8
C1.1
C1.2
C2.1
5 10 15
Practicals using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in computer rooms
A2
A4
A6
A10
B6
B8
C1.1
C1.2
C2.1
15 22.5 37.5
Personal tuition
0.5 1 1.5
 
Objective short-answer tests
A2
A4
A6
A10
B6
B8
C1.1
C1.2
4 0 4
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies
  Description
Introductory activities Presentation of the course: description of the contents and objectives. Course planniog and evaluation criteria.
Lecture Sessions that will present the fundamental concepts of the course. All material used will be provided to students using the moodle workspace.
Problem solving, classroom exercises Formulation, resolution and discussion of a problem or exercise, related to the subject.
Practicals using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in computer rooms Application, at a practical level, of the theory of a knowledge area in a certain context. Practical exercises using IT.
Personal tuition Personal meetings scheduled with the professor to provide further help and guidance to the students individually

Personalized attention
Description
Teaching professors will be available at his office durin the official timetable disponibility. Also students can use the e-mail facilities (jaume.giralt@urv.cat) to ask for atrtendance at any time.

Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Problem solving, classroom exercises
A2
A4
A6
A10
B6
B8
C1.1
C1.2
C2.1
Resolution and delivery of exercises in the classroom. 10%
Practicals using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in computer rooms
A2
A4
A6
A10
B6
B8
C1.1
C1.2
C2.1
Studies, using suitable software, about proces simulation and control 50%
Objective short-answer tests
A2
A4
A6
A10
B6
B8
C1.1
C1.2
Individual written test, mostly focused on the practical application of the main concepts introduced along the course. 40%
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

The second call will take place in the time scheduled by the center. This session will develop a short exercise and the mark achieved will replace individual test. Others components in the evaluation will be maintained.

During testing assessment, mobile phones, tablets and other devices that are not expressly authorized alectrònics for the test must be switched off and out of sight


Sources of information

Basic Smith, C.L., Advanced proces Control. Beyond Single loop Control, 2010, John Willey and Sons
King, M, Process Control: A Practical Approach , 2011, John Willey and Sons

Complementary

Recommendations

Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously
PRODUCT AND PROCESS DESIGN II/20695106

Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before
PRODUCT AND PROCESS DESIGN I/20695105
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