Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : BM6533 : Advanced Bioprocess Control { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Prof. Nivedita Patra
Syllabus
Introduction Process control, definition of elements in a control loop, process considerations, instrument parameters Basic electrical components: resistance, capacitance, inductance Electronics: analog circuits, digital circuits, circuit considerations Pressure: pressure measurements and instruments, pressure formula, application considerations eg. Selection, installation, calibration Level sensing devices Flow measurement instruments Temperature and heat measuring devices humidity, density, viscosity and pH measuring devices other sensors: sound and light measuring devices Actuators and control Signal conditioning Signal transmission Process control: control modes, implementation and control loops, digital controllers Measurement and control of bioprocess parameters: Feedback control, biocontroller characteristics, Controller tuning: ultimate gain method, Process reaction curve, System response.
Course Objectives
- To enable students understand the bioprocess control strategies
Course Outcomes
1. Students will learn how large scale bioreactors are controlled at industry. <br />2. Students will have idea about the bioprocess control steps to be followed for a product.
Essential Reading
- W. C. Dunn, Fundamentals of Industrial Instrumentation and Process Control, McGraw Hill Education (India) Pvt. Ltd , 2009
- C. Johnson, Process Control Instrumentation Technology, PHI Learning , 8th edition
Supplementary Reading
- T.A. Hughes, Measurement and Control Basics, ISA Press , 2000
- P. M. Doran, Bioprocess Engineering principles, Academic Press , 2002