Control Technology
Code
2424
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia
Department
Departamento de Engenharia Electrotécnica
Credits
6.0
Teacher in charge
Fernando José Almeida Vieira do Coito
Weekly hours
4
Teaching language
Português
Subject matter
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Introduction to Automation and Process Supervision
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Electromagnetic technology in Automation
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The use of Electro-Pneumatics in Automation
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Automation with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC''''''''''''''''s)
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Virtual instruments Design and implementation:
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Fundamental concepts of programming in Labview
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Implementation of data acquisition systems. Monitoring and "date logging"
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Design and implementation of control systems
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Communication networks and remote systems
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Teaching method
Practical classes: performing automation projects involving the components of the specification, solution development and implementation.
Evaluation method
During the semester are developed 4 projects (P1, P2, P3 and P4) . The assessment for each project focuses on a report, individual assessement and student contribution for the project.
The final grade is obtained by the expression:
Final grade = 0.2 * P1 + 0.3 * P2 + 0.2 * P3 + 0.3 * P4