The development of intelligent systems for process automation and controls involves understanding a chain of events. Proper understanding of research plans, specifications, project work and management are fundamental elements for the development of automation systems. The student will learn how to set up requirements and structures for development projects. The student will also understand the importance of life cycle planning and the effects of obsolescence. Supervision, data acquisition, controls, communication, and networks are subjects that will be studied in the course. The student will learn the process and steps needed for the successful development of an intelligent automation system.
Knowledge and understanding
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- identify and discuss requirements needed for automation system development projects
- describe how life cycle and obsolescence management can be applied to automation systems
- recognize the different main areas for a modern automation system.
Skills and abilities
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- conduct requirements collection for automation system development projects
- apply obsolescence management principles and common practices
- analyze the needs and required elements for developing a modern automation system.
Evaluation ability and approach
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- plan the development for a modern automation system
- assess and report on a system’s life cycle state in terms of obsolescence
- propose solutions for lifetime extension and modernization of automation systems.