302.719 Automation for Thermal Engineering
This course is in all assigned curricula part of the STEOP.
This course is in at least 1 assigned curriculum part of the STEOP.

2023W, LU, 2.0h, 2.0EC, to be held in blocked form

Properties

  • Semester hours: 2.0
  • Credits: 2.0
  • Type: LU Laboratory Exercise
  • Format: Presence

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of the course, students are able to...

  • connect and set up a Programmable Logic Controler PLC
  • write code for data acquisition and process control
  • set up a graphical interface for a test rig
  • program a simple state machine for process automation
  • program a simle PID controller

Subject of course

  • Basics and functions of a PLC
  • Overview over automation topics (from the sensor to the distributed control system, interfaces, bus standards, transmission protocols)
  • Digital signal acquisition (sensors, converters, processing)
  • Control of thermal process variables
  • Sequential control and process automation
  • Safety technology

Teaching methods

  • presentation and explanation
  • self-reliant setting of sensors and data-acquisition
  • programming of SPS
  • error-diagnostics
  • execution of data-logging and visualisation tasks

Mode of examination

Immanent

Additional information

Lunch break is every day from 12 p.m. to 1 a.m. . The cafeteria "M-Buffet Zwovierzehn" and the restaurant "Schutzhaus zum Arsenal" is within walking distance, several restaurants at the main train station can be reached by bicycle or car, or bring your own lunch.

 

Lecturers

Institute

Course dates

DayTimeDateLocationDescription
09:00 - 17:0006.11.2023 - 08.11.2023Seminarraum O221-1 Übung
09:00 - 17:0020.11.2023 - 21.11.2023Seminarraum O221-1 Course part 2
Automation for Thermal Engineering - Single appointments
DayDateTimeLocationDescription
Mon06.11.202309:00 - 17:00Seminarraum O221-1 Übung
Tue07.11.202309:00 - 17:00Seminarraum O221-1 Übung
Wed08.11.202309:00 - 17:00Seminarraum O221-1 Übung
Mon20.11.202309:00 - 17:00Seminarraum O221-1 Course part 2
Tue21.11.202309:00 - 17:00Seminarraum O221-1 Course part 2
Course is held blocked

Examination modalities

Proactive participation during the exercise (presence mandatory!)

At least 80 % attendance for a positive course evaluation. Your attendance does not have any other affect on your grade.

Course registration

Begin End Deregistration end
27.07.2023 12:00 23.10.2023 09:00 23.10.2023 09:00

Curricula

Study CodeObligationSemesterPrecon.Info
066 445 Mechanical Engineering Mandatory electiveSTEOP
Course requires the completion of the introductory and orientation phase
066 473 Chemical and Process Engineering for Sustainable Production Not specified
066 482 Mechanical Engineering - Management Mandatory electiveSTEOP
Course requires the completion of the introductory and orientation phase
700 FW Elective Courses - Mechanical Engineering Elective

Literature

No lecture notes are available.

Previous knowledge

Basics in programming and system control are recommended. Some of the basics will be reiterated.

Miscellaneous

  • Attendance Required!

Language

if required in English