Process Control Design with MATLAB

Understanding how to control complex chemical processes is essential for ensuring safety, efficiency, and product quality. This course introduces the core principles needed to design effective control strategies. By mastering foundational concepts in process dynamics and control, you will be equipped to analyze system behavior, develop robust control algorithms, and simulate their performance using a powerful numerical environment. What you'll learn: * Understand fundamental concepts of process dynamics and feedback control. * Model common chemical engineering systems, including heat exchangers, using mathematical equations. * Apply classical control strategies like PID to stabilize and optimize process performance. * Analyze control system stability and transient response using theoretical methods. * Practice simulating control system behavior and tuning controllers within the MATLAB environment. * Build a foundational understanding of how modern simulation tools aid in process control design. The course begins with an exploration of system modeling and dynamic behavior, progressing through various control strategies and stability analysis. It then guides you through practical application and simulation techniques. This course is designed for absolute beginners in chemical engineering, process control, or anyone interested in understanding how industrial systems are managed, with no prior experience required. Start your journey into the world of process control design and simulation today.