Subject: Engr Tech Leadrshp (Grad) (ETLS)

CRN: 42171

Lecture

St Paul: O'Shaughnessy Science Hall 318

Scott Christenson, Ravisankar Gurusamy

An introduction to the key elements of control systems employed in manufacturing with examples from both batch and continuous-process applications. First, the fundamental theory of operation of closed loop (binary and analog) control systems is developed. Students will explore using PLCs to implement modern systems and become familiar with a PLC programming language. Second, the theory of operation and performance limits of sensors and actuators used in the industrial environment is explored. Some sensors to be considered measure position, speed, temperature, flowrate, level and force. Some actuators to be considered include pumps, hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, heaters, valves, stepping motors, and AC and DC motors. Future trends in control systems targeted for the manufacturing plant will be presented. Students will demonstrate their ability to automate a manufacturing cell and quantify the cost impact of the project on the manufacturing example chosen in a term paper. Instructor's permission required for MS, MBA and Certificate students.

3 Credits