Key words
Automation, elektrotechnics, thermodynamics
Objectives
Elektrotechnics
Explain the basic operational principles of electrical machines and obtain insight into the practical connections that lead to the assimilation of characteristics.
Automation
The course provides an elementary inside in the measuring and controlling of chemical processes. The student learns the difference between feedforward and feedback control, negative and positive feedback and the fundamentals of the different forms of chemical process control are explained. The student learns how to model and analyse the dynamic and static behaviour of chemical processes.
Thermodynamics
Introduce the student to the most currently applied machines and their applications
Topics
Elektrotechnics
Transformers: general characteristics, composition, operational principles, vector diagram, equivalent chains, experimental defining of the elements, efficiency, shunt.
3-phase transformers: principle and basic connections.
DC machines.
Dynamos. Engines: basic principle. AC machines: basic operation. The relays.
Automation
Incentives for chemical process control, Design aspects of a process control system, Hardware for a process control system, Development of a mathematical model, Modelling considerations for control purposes, Computer simulation and the linearization of nonlinear system, Laplace transforms, Solutions of lineair differential equations using, Laplace transforms, Transfer functions and the input-outup models, Dynamic behaviour of first order systems, Dynamic behaviour of second order systems, Dynamic behaviour of higher-order systems, Introduction in feedback control, Dynamic behavior of feedback-controlled processes, Stability analysis of feedback systems, Design of feedback controllers, Frequency response analysis of linear processes, Design of feedback control systems using frequency response techniques, Feedforward control.
Thermodynamics
Combustion engines, compressors, refrigeration techniques, air treatment and air conditioning, piston pumps, rotating and dynamic pumps, gears, bearings, V-belts.
Prerequisites
Elektrotechnics
Resolving of networks and magnetism.
Automation
Mathematics and physics from the first 2 years.
Thermodynamics
Common physics laws.
Final Objectives
Scientific skills (AWC 1,2)
To be capable of thinking and arguing critically and scientifically, of applying general scientific knowledge while resolving scientific problems.
Technical skills (ATC 1,2)
De student moet in staat zijn om inzichtelijke verbanden te leggen tussen verschillende wetenschappelijke disciplines om technische problemen en processen te begrijpen.
Specific skills (SC 4)
De student moet in staat zijn om industriële productieprocessen te ontwerpen en te bewaken.
Materials used
Elektrotechnics : Course books, manuals, compulsory literature.
Automation : Book: Chemical process control.
Thermodynamics : Course books, manuals, compulsory literature.
Study costs
Elektrotechnics : 5 € per course book.
Automation : 15 € per course book.
Thermodynamics : 7 € per course book.
Study guidance
Electronics : before and after the lectures: answering of ‘short’ questions. By appointment. Question time for the whole group a few weeks before the exam. Explanation on the appointment day during the cramming period.
Automation: explanation after the course and by appointment. Individual appointments with the students if requested.
Thermodynamics: Explanation after the course or by appointment.
Teaching Methods
Elektrotechnics : formal lectures in combination with continued questioning in order to stimulate the students’ capacity of scientific and logical thinking.
Automation : formal lectures, theoretical exercises.
Thermodynamics : formal lectures and lab research.
Assessment
Elektrotechnics : 30 %
Theory (written/oral exam) 66,7%
Exercises (permanent evaluation and written tests): 33,3%
Automation : 30 %
Theory (written/oral exam) 66,7%
Exercises (permanent evaluation and written tests): 33,3%
Thermodynamics : 40%
Theory : 100 %
A weighted average is used to compute the final score for a training item.
However, if a student gains a score of 7 or less on 20 on one of the different courses (parts of training items), he proves that his skill for certain subcompetences is insufficient. Consequently, one can turn from the arithmetical calculation of the final assignment of quotas of a training item and the new marks can be awarded on consensus.
Lecturer(s)
ANITA VAN DER MAELEN, STEVEN BRUGHMANS, LUC LEBEER.
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