Process control systems and communication networks (5 cr)

Objective

After completing this course, you will be able to
- explain the layers of the OSI network model and describe the role of main protocols used in communication networks
- present the arrangement and components of a process control system used in a process plant
- design and configure simple automation networks and fieldbus applications
- program and commission instrumentation and motor loops of power plant automation.

Content

How do communication standards, cloud services and the Internet of Things (IoT) affect industrial networks and the development of digitalization in industrial applications?
How is a measurement signal transferred from a sensor to a remote control room of a power plant, or a command signal from an operator to a controlled actuator?
Which hardware and software tools do you need to be able to connect a smart level transmitter to an available control system?
How are you able to improve the safety of power production using programmed forced control and redundancy?

Evaluation

Students can
-use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations.
-choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices.

Course material

Opintojakson Learn-alustalla.

Study forms and methods

Tämä opintojakso kuuluu Täydentäviin opintoihin, Prosessiautomaation alla oleviin opintojaksoihin.

Opiskelu tapahtuu lähiopetuksena, etäopetuksena ja käytännön harjoituksina automaatiolaboratorioluokassa C1012 Learn-alustalla olevan aikataulutuksen mukaan.

Opetusaineitot tulevat löytymään opintojakson Learn-alustalta.

Opintojakson opettajan nimi tulee päivittymään elokuussa, nyt Kirsi Hovikorven nimellä opintojakson luominen.

Timing of exams and assignments

Opintojaksosta on lopuksi Learn-tentti.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Prerequisite courses are
Basics of electrical engineering and electronics
Measurement and control technology