ECHE 550 Chemical Process Dynamics and Control

Fall 2001

TTH 12:30-1:45 Swearingen 2A15 (lecture) OR Swearingen 1D29 (computer lab)

Instructor: Ed Gatzke
Office: Swearingen 2C32
Phone: (803) 777-1159  Cell: (617) 461-3634
Email: gatzke@engr.sc.edu
Office hours: Monday, 10:00-11:00, Wednesday, 9:00-10:00

Goals -

Develop a working understanding of dynamic systems and feedback control, focusing on continuous time linear systems.  Topics include the Laplace transform, transfer function representations, model linearization, frequency response analysis, system stability, feedback control, multivariable system analysis, and multivariable control.

Textbook -

Reading assignments will be provided for most class lectures.  Ideally, students should review the topics before coming to class.  Students should read the assignments before attempting homework assignments.

Course Textbook - Process Dynamics, Modeling, and Control. B. A. Ogunnaike and W. H. Ray.  Oxford University Press, 1994.

Supplemental Textbook - Process Dynamics and Control.  Seborg et. al.  Wiley, 1989.

Supplemental Workbook - Process Control Modules.  Doyle et. al. Prentice Hall, 1999.

Expectations -

The workload and assignments should require up to 9 hours each week in addition to the 3 hours of class.  Please let me know if assignments require more time.

Students are expected to give advance notification for scheduled absence from quizzes and exams.  A doctor's note is required for unscheduled absences from exams and quizzes.  Exams and quizzes will not be made up without proper notification.  Late assignments will not be accepted.

Common courtesy is expected in lectures with respect to cell phones, latecomers, and side conversations.  Relevant questions and contributions are encouraged during class.
 

Students are encouraged to work and study in groups.  Each individual must turn in distinct homework assignments.  Late assignments will not be accepted.  Workload for group assignments is expected to be shared among students in the group.  Please notify the instructor if a group member fails to adequately contribute to group assignments.

Homework -

Homework is assigned for your benefit to reinforce concepts discussed in class and prepare you for examinations and quizzes. Homework assignments will be graded on a coarse 0-10 grading scale with three possible grades, 0, 5, 10 as following:
0  homework not turned in or mostly incorrect
5  solutions partially correct
10 solutions mostly correct
Please submit your homework at the beginning of class with a cover sheet including your name and date of submission.  Solutions will be made available, location TBA.

Examinations -

Four short (20 minute) quizzes are scheduled during the semester.  One one-hour midterm exam and a final exam are scheduled.  All quizzes and exams are open textbook only.

Class Participation -

During lectures, individual or group exercises / discussion topics may be presented.  Each student should hand in a written record of these exercises at the end of each class.

Grading -

Grading mistakes must be submitted for consideration in writing within a week of being returned.  Papers submitted for consideration may raise or lower final grade.

Evaluation breakdown
4 Quizzes   5% each
1 Exam   20%
1 Final Exam   35%
Homework / Projects  20%
Class participation  5%
 
 

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