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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
CNTL 2105 (Electro-mechanical Logic)
This course introduces the student to the general concepts
and programming techniques associated with programmable
controllers. Specific training will be provided on the OMRON
C20K family of programmable controllers, along with the Sysmate
Ladder Support Software. Special emphasis on Fluids Control.
Electro-mechanical/Electronics Devices; Programmable
Controllers (PC’s); The Memory Map; The Ladder Diagram;
Operating a Programmable Controller; Discrete Input and
Output Operations; Timers; Counters; Auxiliary Commands
and Functions; Arithmetic Functions; Program Control; Bit
Manipulation; Sequencers; Analog Operations, with special
emphasis on Fluids Control
Prerequisites - CNTL 2102 (Instrumentation, Controls &
Automation); ELTR 1101 (Electronics for Instrumentation)
Duration - 13 weeks
Lectures - 3 hours/week
Laboratories - 2 hours/week
CNTL 2108 (Control Devices and Basic Control
Theory)
This course is designed as an introduction to thyristors and basic
control theory. It will provide the student with the basic design
and operation of Silicon Controlled Rectifiers, common breakover
devices, other common thyristors, and the basics of process
control.
Silicon Controlled Rectifier; Breakover Devices; Other Thyristors;
Transducers and Sensors; Process Control Theory
Co-requisite - ELTR 1102
Duration - 13 weeks
Lectures - 4 hours/week
Laboratories - 2 hours/week
CNTL 2110 (Instrumentation, Controls and
Automation)
This is an introduction to process instrumentation and control
systems, designed to provide the students with the basics of
measurement and final control elements.
Introduction to Process Control; Pressure Measurement;
Signal Transmission; Level Measurement; Flow Measurement;
Temperature Measurement; Final Control Elements
Prerequisite - ELTK 1200 (Electrotechnology)
Duration - 5 weeks
Lectures - 7 hours/week = 35 hours total
Laboratories - 4 hours/week = 28 hours total
CNTL 2111 (AC Motor Controls)
This is an advanced level course designed to introduce the
student to relay control systems, AC motor controllers and
variable speed AC motor drives. Upon successful completion, the
student should be able to design and analyze typical relay control
systems. Also the student should be able to analyze typical motor
controllers and variable speed drives used with three-phase
alternating current motors.
Relay Control Systems; AC Full Voltage Starters; AC Reduced
Voltage Starters; Multi-Speed Controllers; Wound Rotor Motor
Controllers; Synchronous Motor Controllers; Alternating Current
Drives.
Prerequisites - ELTK 1303 (Electrotechnology)
Duration - 13 weeks
Lectures - 3 hours/week = 39 hours total
Laboratories - 2 hours/week = 26 hours total
CNTL 2202 (Instrumentation, Controls and
Automation)
This is an introduction to process control systems, designed to
provide the students with the basics of PID Control as well as and
overview or more advanced systems.
PID Control; Advanced Control Techniques; Digital Control
Systems; Steam Plant Control; Steam Turbine Control; Diesel
Plant Control; H.V.A.C. Control; Chiller/Boiler/Distribution System
Control.
Prerequisite - CNTL 2102 (Instrumentation, Controls & Automation)
Duration - 13 weeks
Lectures - 3 hours/week = 39 hours total
Laboratories - 2 hours/week = 26 hours total
CNTL 2203 (Controls)
This course is intended to show the application of classical
control theory to industrial control systems, including Bode
Analysis. Control system components will be studies in theory
and in the laboratory.
Modes of Control; Measurement Devices; Operational Amplifier
Circuits; Bode Analysis
Prerequisite - CNTL 2108 (Control Devices & Basic Control
Theory) or CNTL 2109 (Control Devices)
Duration - 13 weeks
Lectures - 3 hours/week
Laboratories - 2 hours/week
CNTL 2204 (Controls)
This is an introduction to process instrumentation and controls
systems, designed to provide the students with the basics of
measurement, final control elements and advanced control
systems.
Review of Process Control; Pressure Measurement; Signal
Transmission; Level Measurement; Flow Measurement; Final
Control Elements; Advanced Control Techniques
Prerequisite - CNTL 2108 (Control Devices & Basic Control
Theory) or CNTL 2109 (Control Devices)
Duration - 13 weeks
Lectures - 3 hours/week
Laboratories - 2 hours/week
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