1
  | Course Introduction: Generative AI for Process Control | Quiz | Course Preview with Generative AI + Install Python | TCLab Setup with an AI Assistant |
2
| Simulate Dynamics with Python ODEINT or with Python GEKKO | Quiz A | Process Control App simulation, Fit Step Test | 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
| Control Design | Quiz G | Control Design | Process and Block Diagram |
9
| Proportional-only (P-only) Control | Quiz H | Tank Level | P-only Control |
10
| Proportional Integral (PI) Control | Quiz I | Auto Cruise Control | PI Control |
11
| Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) Control | Quiz J | Blending Control | PID Control |
| 12 | Exam Review on Dynamics and Control | | Practice Exam | |
| 13 | Exam on Dynamics and Control | | | |
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Class |
Topic |
Quiz |
Assignment |
TCLab Activity |
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
| Laplace Transforms | Quiz P | Laplace Transform Applications | Impulse Response |
20
| Transfer Functions | Quiz Q | Block Diagrams with Transfer Functions | Block Diagram |
21
| Second Order Systems with Graphical Fitting | Quiz S | Second Order Estimation: Graphical | On/Off Control |
22
| Second Order Optimization | Quiz T | Second Order Estimation: Optimization | Second Order Regression |
23
| Cascade Control and Feedforward Control | Quiz W | Cascade or Feedforward Control Design | Cascade Control |
| 24 | Exam Review on Sensors, Actuators, Controllers, and Dynamic Systems Analysis | | Practice Exam | |
| 25 | Exam on Dynamic Analysis with Sensors, Actuators, and Controllers | | | |
Class |
Topic |
Quiz |
Assignment |
TCLab Activity |
| 26 | Control Project Introduction and Electrical Engineering for Chemical Engineers | | Control Project + EE 1: Circuits | |
| 27-28 | Project Help Session | | EE 2: Sensors and Signals | |
| 29-30 | Project Help Session | | EE 3: Actuators | |
| 31-32 | Project Help Session | | EE 4: Motors and Drives | |
| 33 | Project Help Session | | Project Report (2 pages) and Presentation (5 min) | |
| 34-35 | Data-Driven Engineering | | EE 5: SCADA and Industrial Control Systems | |
| 36-37 | Data-Driven Engineering | | EE 6: Power Systems | |
| 38-39 | Data-Driven Engineering | | EE 7: Energy Storage | |
| 40-41 | Data-Driven Engineering | | EE 8: Electrical Safety (complete before project demonstration) | |
| 42 | Final Exam Review | | | |
| Final | Final Exam | | | |
