Chemical Process Control Design in Excel

Designing and analyzing control systems is a cornerstone of chemical engineering, yet translating complex feedback loops into practical models can be daunting. This course bridges the gap by showing you how to build clear, functional process control models directly within Excel. You will transition from theoretical equations to active, working spreadsheet simulations that help you understand system behavior. What you'll learn: Understand foundational process control terminology and feedback loop dynamics; Model first-order and second-order chemical processes using standard Excel formulas; Simulate step responses and analyze system stability under different control parameters; Configure proportional, integral, and derivative (PID) controller actions in a spreadsheet environment; Apply dynamic tuning methods to optimize controller performance; Analyze closed-loop system behavior and disturbance rejection. You will begin by mastering essential control theory and terminology before moving step-by-step through building dynamic Excel models that simulate real-world chemical processes. This text-only course is designed for engineering students, newly graduated chemical engineers, and professionals looking for a practical, spreadsheet-based approach to process control without requiring expensive specialized software. Start building your own process control simulations today.