Alexander Horch: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2018 |
| Name | Dr. Alexander Horch |
| Address | HIMA Paul Hildebrandt GmbH Albert-Bassermann-Str. 28 68782 Brühl GERMANY |
| Telephone | +49 172 2662 465 |
| ahorch@ethz.ch | |
| Department | Information Technology and Electrical Engineering |
| Relationship | Lecturer |
| Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 227-0697-00L | Industrial Process Control | 4 credits | 3G | M. Mercangöz, A. Horch | |
| Abstract | Introduction to process automation and its application in process industry and power generation | ||||
| Learning objective | Knowledge of process automation and its application in industry and power generation | ||||
| Content | Introduction to process automation: system architecture, data handling, communication (fieldbusses), process visualization, engineering, etc. Analysis and design of open loop control problems: discrete automata, decision tables, petri-nets, drive control and object oriented function group automation philosophy, RT-UML. Engineering: Application programming in IEC61131-3 (function blocks, sequence control, structured text); process visualization and operation; engineering integration from sensor, cabling, topology design, function, visualization, diagnosis, to documentation; Industry standards (e.g. OPC, Profibus); Ergonomic design, safety (IEC61508) and availability, supervision and diagnosis. Practical examples from process industry, power generation and newspaper production. | ||||
| Lecture notes | Slides will be available as .PDF documents, see "Learning materials" (for registered students only) | ||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Exercises: Tuesday 15-16 Practical exercises will illustrate some topics, e.g. some control software coding using industry standard programming tools based on IEC61131-3. | ||||