The course introduces
advanced control strategies in the process industry.

Typical chemical
engineering concepts are recalled, such as instrumental technical drawing and
details on chemical units. This part the course includes exercises. In
addition, typical elements of controlled systems, such as measuring elements
and control valves, will be introduced.

Successively, the
controller be introduced, starting from the basic one (feedback controller) up
to more advanced ones. At the same time, the concepts of digital control,
applied in different operations, will be presented.  Finally, the control will be discussed not
only with insight to its basic function of monitoring element of production
processes, but as an element capable to achieve technical, technical-economic
and safety optimization.

At the end of the
course, the student should acquire a basic knowledge of P&I and of typical
chemical units characterizing the framework of process engineering; moreover, the
ability of a correct application of measuring elements and controls to ensure best
operation should result as established.