| 1 | Course Introduction | | Install Python | Review: Begin Python
or
Data Science |
| 2 | Simulate Dynamics with Python ODEINT or with Python GEKKO | Quiz A | Simulate
HIV Infection or COVID-19 Spread | Step Test Simulation |
| 3 | Physics-based Dynamic Modeling | Quiz B | Derive Balance Equations | Convective Heat Transfer |
| 4 | Transient Balance Equations | Quiz C | Blending Simulation | Radiative Heat Transfer |
| 5 | Linearize Balance Equations | Quiz D | Linear Simulation | Linearize Energy Balance |
| 6 | First-Order Linear Dynamics with Dead Time using Graphical Fitting Methods | Quiz E | Graphical FOPDT Fit | TCLab Graphical FOPDT Fit |
| 7 | Optimize Model Parameter Fit | Quiz F | Parameter Regression | Regression FOPDT |
| 8 | Exam Review on Modeling and Dynamics | | Practice Exam | |
| 9 | Exam on Dynamic Modeling | | | |
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Class |
Topic |
Quiz |
Assignment |
TCLab Activity |
| 10 | Control Design | Quiz G | Control Design | Process and Block Diagram |
| 11 | Proportional-only (P-only) Control | Quiz H | Tank Level | P-only Control |
| 12 | Proportional Integral (PI) Control | Quiz I | Auto Cruise Control | PI Control |
| 13 | Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) Control | Quiz J | Blending Control | PID Control |
| 14 | Case Study: Level Control | Quiz K | Level Control | PI Control Tuning |
| 15 | Case Study: Nonlinear System Control | Quiz L | Exothermic Reactor | PID Control Tuning |
| 16 | Case Study: Disturbances | Quiz M | Type-I Diabetic Blood Glucose | PID with Feedforward |
| 17 | Valve Design Principles | Quiz N | Valve Design Exercise | Heater Actuator |
| 18 | Sensors and Data Acquisition | Quiz O | Sensor Design Exercise | Temperature Sensor |
| 19 | Exam Review on Sensors, Actuators, and Controllers | | Practice Exam | |
| 20 | Exam on Sensors, Actuators, and Controllers | | | |
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Class |
Topic |
Quiz |
Assignment |
TCLab Activity |
| 21 | Temperature Modeling | | | Modeling 2 |
| 22 | Temperature Regression | | | Estimation 2 |
| 23 | Temperature Control | | 2 Page Report | Control 2 |
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| 24 | Laplace Transforms | Quiz P | Laplace Transform Applications | Impulse Response |
| 25 | Transfer Functions | Quiz Q | Block Diagrams with Transfer Functions | Block Diagram |
| 26 | State Space Models | Quiz R | Reactor State Space | State Space Simulation |
| 27 | Second Order Systems with Graphical Fitting | Quiz S | Second Order Estimation: Graphical | On/Off Control |
| 28 | Second Order Optimization | Quiz T | Second Order Estimation: Optimization | Second Order Regression |
| 29 | Simulation of FOPDT, SOPDT, and Higher Order Systems | Quiz U | Distillation Control | Higher Order Regression |
| 30 | Stability Analysis | Quiz V | Controller Stability Limits | P-Only Stability Analysis |
| 31 | Cascade Control and Feedforward Control | Quiz W | Cascade or Feedforward Control Design | Cascade Control |
| 32 | Exam Review on Dynamic Systems Analysis | | Practice Exam | |
| 33 | Exam on Dynamic Systems Analysis | | | |
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Class |
Topic |
Quiz |
Assignment |
TCLab Activity |
| 34 | Control Project Introduction | | Control Project | |
| 35 | Optimization Introduction | Quiz X | Control Project | |
| 36 | Linear Programming | Quiz Y | Control Project | |
| 37 | Scheduling Optimization | Quiz Z | Control Project | |
| 38 | Nonlinear Programming | Quiz `\alpha` | Control Project | |
| 39 | Machine Learning Classification | Quiz `\beta` | Control Project | Extra Credit:
12 Data Science Modules |
| 40 | Model Predictive Control | Quiz `\gamma` | Control Project | Extra Credit:
8 Advanced Control Modules |
| 41 | Project Help Session | | Control Project | |
| 42 | Final Exam Review | | Practice Exam | |
| Final | Project Report (2 pages) and Presentation (5 min)
Final Exam
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