Information Package / Course Catalogue
Process Control
Course Code: FE426
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to give information about process control systems that use in food industry and mathematical calculation in process control units..

Course Content

Theory and the importance of process control in production, Mathematical modeling of production steps, Basic principles of process control, Types of control and their applications, Use and importance of Laplace transforms, Methods and equipment of measurement and control.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Ahmet GÖRGÜÇ
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to comprehend the importance of process control in chemical processes
2.To learn how to develop the mathematical model, which forms the basis of process control, using engineering transport knowledge
3.To understand and be able to prepare transfer function models
4.To be able to understand the process controls required in various systems and industries
5.To understand how to use and select the equipment necessary for control operations
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Seborg, D. E., Edgar, T. F., Mellichamp, D. A., & Doyle III, F. J. (2016). Process dynamics and control. John Wiley & Sons.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to process control, basic structure of process control systems
Week 2 - Theoretical
Roles of the process control engineer, objectives of process control, disturbances, and definitions of process variables
Week 3 - Theoretical
Fundamentals of mathematical modeling in food processes
Week 4 - Theoretical
Examples of mathematical modeling
Week 5 - Theoretical
Laplace transformation
Week 6 - Theoretical
Solving differential equations using Laplace transformations
Week 7 - Theoretical
Transfer functions and block diagrams
Week 8 - Theoretical
Linearization of nonlinear models
Week 9 - Theoretical
First-order systems
Week 10 - Theoretical
Second-order systems
Week 11 - Theoretical
Control systems – Feedback control
Week 12 - Theoretical
Proportional control
Week 13 - Theoretical
Integral and derivative control
Week 14 - Theoretical
Digital control techniques – Simulink
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory144284
Midterm Examination1426
Final Examination1628
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)98
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
4
3
3
4
4
2
2
1
1
1
1
OÇ-2
4
5
4
4
4
2
2
1
1
1
1
OÇ-3
5
4
4
4
4
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2
1
1
1
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4
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4
4
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2
1
1
1
1
OÇ-5
3
2
2
4
4
2
2
1
1
1
1
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026