Automation Applications in Process Industry (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The students know the significance and possibilities of automation as a part of the industry. They are able to define the automation solutions they wish to implement. The students are also able to design small automation implementations.The students know the controls, practical applications and problems of modern paper machines. The students know the measurements of pulp and paper production. The course improves the students’ professional development.

Content (course unit)

Steering technology, automatic control engineering, measuring technology, automation systems, automation equipment, telecommunications of automation and automation projects.Quality measurements, control variables, the web defect control.

Location and time

Distance teaching classes and laboratory excercises as per the given time schedule.

Exam schedules

The exam is informed in the beginnig of the course. The failed course can be compensated by passing a new exam.

Assessment methods and criteria

Student performance assessment is based on completed laboratory excercises and a passed exam.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Distance teaching and laboratory excercises.

Learning materials

Lectures, notes made by a student, other referred material by a lecturer.

Student workload

The total working hours for passing the course is ca. 133 hours (5 cp x 1600 h/ 60 cp). Distance teaching requiring 50 hours, a student has to reserve about 83 hours for self-learning.

Content scheduling

The course contains distance teaching on a weekly basis. The more detailed course structure is treated in the first class and it will be available in the course information on Moodle afterwards.

Completion alternatives

None.

Practical training and working life cooperation

None.

International connections

The course involves no travelling abroad.

Further information

For passing the course, learning by attending distance teaching classes and completing home exercises is emphasized.

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student performance does not exceed the minimum level.
(Student performance assessment procedure is introduced in the beginning of the course.)

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student performance is within the limits for the grade 1-2.
(Student performance assessment procedure is introduced in the beginning of the course.)

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student performance is within the limits for the grade 3-4.
(Student performance assessment procedure is introduced in the beginning of the course.)

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student performance reaches the highest grade 5.
(Student performance assessment procedure is introduced in the beginning of the course.)