Process AutomationLaajuus (3 cr)

Objective

The student understands the significance of measurement, process control, and automation for the economic management of the process, safety, and environmental friendliness. They comprehend the key measurement techniques and bus solutions and can interpret instrumentation markings in process diagrams.

Content

Fundamentals of measurement and control technology
Process measurements and concepts
Process control
Structure of process automation
Commonly measured process variables and used techniques
Performance of measurements
Condition monitoring systems

Materials

Material provided in the course.

Supporting course literature includes:
Asko K. Kippo, Aimo Tikka - Fundamentals of Automation Technology (2008), Toimi Keinänen, Matti Sumujärvi - Automation Technology (2019), Juhani Pihkala - Measurement Techniques for Process Variables (2004), Jari Savolainen, Reijo Vaittinen - Fundamentals of Control Technology (2007)

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student understands the importance of measurement and automation for the economic management of the process, safety, and environmental friendliness. The student can seek and apply information on key measurement techniques and bus solutions, and can interpret instrumentation markings in process diagrams.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student masters commonly measured process variables and the techniques used for them. The student can identify key process measurements and related basic concepts. The student understands the fundamentals of measurement technology and the impact of various factors on the performance of measurements.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student understands professional concepts and knows the basics of process automation. The student grasps the role of process automation in industrial activity and can interpret instrumentation markings in process diagrams.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Passing the course requires active participation, completion of all tasks, and a basic understanding of the course content. A pass requires achieving at least 70% of the maximum points in the portfolio assessment.

Execution methods

Information retrieval tasks, exercises, lectures, and portfolio.

Accomplishment methods

The course consists of information retrieval tasks, lectures, and exercises. The student compiles a unified portfolio from all the tasks of the course. The course grade is determined based on the portfolio.

Portfolio Assessment Criteria
Content of the portfolio and logical handling of the topic 40%
Independent reflection and analysis 30%
Number and diversity of quotations 15%
Clarity of the table of contents, settings, language 15%

The assessment will touch on the course grading criteria.