Course Descriptions

The undergraduate program in chemical engineering undertakes to prepare individuals for careers in the chemical process industries. These include all industries in which chemical and energy changes are an important part of the manufacturing process, such as the petroleum, rubber, plastics, synthetic fiber, pulp and paper, fermentation, soap and detergents, glass, ceramic, photographic and organic and inorganic chemical industries.

CHE 440 - Process Control

Credit Hours: 4R-0L-4C
Term Available: W
Prerequisites: CHE 202 - Basic Chemical Process Calculations, and MA 211 - Differential Equations, and MA 212 - Matrix Algebra & Systems of Differential Equations
Corequisites: None

The mathematics of process dynamics, control system design, Laplace transforms, feedback control theory, characteristics of sensors, transmitters and control elements, stability criteria, and frequency response. Use of control design software is emphasized.

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