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Industrial Process Control

Industrielle Prozessleittechnik

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Georg Maier, Dr. Andrew Paice
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:06:56

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
Levels
DS
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Industrielle Prozessleittechnik
  • Tue 13:15-16:00 (ETZ G 91)
  • 19.12 Date 08:15-10:00 (ETZ G 91)
3 h weekly

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