MFE 326 Process Monitoring and Control
The Pressure Process Control course offers students hands-on training in the measurement and control of pressure processes using open loop, on/off loop and three-element (PID) control methods. The Pressure Process Control training system serves to demonstrate and teach the measurement and control of pressure processes. The system gives students a solid understanding of the fundamentals of instrumentation and industrial process control. The course uses Process Motion simulation control software to control a virtual training panel for the practice the measurement and control of pressure processes using open loop, on/off loop and three-element (PID) control methods. Students raise and lower air pressure to preset levels using manual control and auto-tuning methods. Students learn how the E/P converter with the control valve affects a preset pressure in the air tank. They create variable demand and supply disturbances by manipulating the panel's valves. Students also learn to optimize the parameters for PID control of pressure and to verify controller tuning.