Process Control Technology (INST)
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INST 1020 – Basic Hydraulic and Pneumatic Components - 3 Credits
This course covers the principles and operation of basic
hydraulic and pneumatic components and circuits. Emphasis will be on system
maintenance and repair. Lecture: 2 hours, Lab: 2 hours
INST 1030 – Introduction to Industrial Wastewater Treatment and Pollution
Prevention - 3 Credits
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of industrial
wastewater treatment and pollution prevention. Students will become familiar
with state-of-the-art wastewater recycling equipment, proper waste management
techniques and practices, and applicable federal, state and local environmental
rules and regulations. Lecture: 2 hours, Lab: 1 hour
INST 1110 – Instrumentation I - 5 Credits
This course introduces the study of typical transducers and
instruments used for the measurement of pressure, temperature and liquid level.
In addition, calibration procedures will be covered. Stress will be placed on
mechanical means of measurement and electrical sensing devices during each unit.
This course emphasizes the underlying principles of design and operation of
industrial measuring devices. Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 4 hours
INST 1210 – Instrumentation II - 5 Credits
A continuation of Instrumentation I, this course explores
transducers and measuring instruments used for the measurement of gas and liquid
flow, humidity, specific gravity, viscosity and chemical analysis. Also considered
are the principles and methods of transmission, both pneumatic and electronic.
(Prerequisite: INST 1110 or permission of instructor) Lecture: 3 hours, Lab:
4 hours
INST 2310 – Control Principles - 5 Credits
This course focuses on the application of control techniques
to the industrial process. Included is the study of electronic and pneumatic
controllers, control valves, time constants, frequency response, closed and
open loops and feedback control systems. Advanced control techniques such as
cascade, feed forward and adaptive control are discussed. Laboratory experiments
will focus on modes of control, process dynamics and controller tuning. (Prerequisite:
INST 1210 or permission of instructor) Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 4 hours
INST 2320 – Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers - 3 Credits
This course presents a theoretical and practical knowledge
of the relatively low cost, very utilitarian member of the microprocessor family
called the "Programmable Logic Controller." It provides the programming and
electrical design expertise for converting electro-mechanical control logical
to the digital control logic of the Programmable Logic Controller. The course
also provides an appreciation of the savings provided by the Programmable Logic
Controller compared to the higher expense of comparable electro-mechanical systems.
It also identifies the ease of operation of these systems for the relatively
untrained operator. Lecture: 2 hours, Lab: 2 hours
INST 2330 – Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers - 3 Credits
This course presents a theoretical and practical knowledge
of the Advanced Programming Software to control the Allen-Bradley "Programmable
Controller." It expands upon the basic PLC techniques for controlling Industrial
Processes. It also develops the hardware as well as software configuration SLC
500 and the implementation of Input/Output modules, Comparison, Math, Shift,
Sequencer and Control instructions. (Prerequisite: INST 2320 or equivalent experience)
Lecture: 2 hours, Lab: 2 hours
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