Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After the course, the participant will understand:

  • Dynamic process models using input-output and state-space representations;
  • Process dynamics and stability of linear time-invariant process models;
  • Controllability and observability of linear time-invariant process models;
  • Feedback control and the synthesis of linear quadratic regulators LQR;
  • Optimal state estimation and the Kalman filter;
  • Optimal estimation and control using linear quadratic Gaussian regulators LQG.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 02.11.2021 - 22.12.2021

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Francesco Corona, Jenny Thors, Jukka Kortela

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    We study the mathematical principles and the basic computational tools of state-feedback and optimal control theory to manipulate the dynamic behaviour of process systems. The course aims at bringing understanding of feedback control in process systems while at the same time showing how this approach can be used in general application domains in chemical and bio-chemical engineering.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Home assignments and/or project work, and exam.

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures (32h) and Exercises (16h)

    Home assignments and independent study (80h)

    Exam (4h)

DETAILS

Study Material
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    • Process dynamics and control, by D. Seborg (2016);
    • Feedback systems: An introduction for scientists and engineers, by K. Åstrom and R. Murray (2010);
    • Stochastic optimal control: Theory and application (aka Optimal control and estimation), by R. Stengel (1986/1994).

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    6 Clean Water and Sanitation

    7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

    13 Climate Action

    14 Life Below Water

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Autumn II

    2021-2022 Autumn II

    Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=CHEM-E7190

    Registration for Courses: In the academic year 2021-2022, registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi) instead of WebOodi.

    Sisu. A maximum number of 65 students is admitted to the course. Priority is given to degree students taking in Chemical and Process Engineering as their major. If space, other students (exchange students and Aalto degree students) will be admitted to the course based on registration order.