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Industrial Process Control
Industrielle Prozessleittechnik
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 14:59:57
Abstract
Introduction to process automation and its application in industry and power generation
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, petri-nets, decision tables, 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.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Copies of slides will be distributed
General Information
- Language
- German
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Industrielle Prozessleittechnik |
|
3 h weekly |