Course content

Engineering, quality control, organisation, specification, documentation, human-machine interfaces, control room layout, control systems, industrial communication protocols, Fieldbus, net load, Programmable Logical Controllers (PLC), configuration, interlock, safety systems, Fire and Gas Detection systems, Emergency Shutdown systems, safety, availability, robustness, voting, redundancy, self-test, test frequency, Ex-protection, corrosion, cabling, installation, maintenance. Computer based documentation, engineering, construction and operation with exchange of information based on data models.

Learning outcome

Introduction in design of systems for implementing control and safety functions.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, working in small and larger groups, presentation by students, laboratory work, one large project. Portfolio evaluation is the basis for the final grade in the subject. Parts of the portfolio are final exam in writing 80%, work (exercise, laboratory, project) 20% which has to be accepted to be allowed access to the exam. The result for each part is given in percentage units, while evaluation of the entire portfolio (the final grade) is given as a letter. If there is a re-sit examination, the examination form may change from written to oral.

Compulsory assignments

• Exercises

Recommended previous knowledge

TTK4125 or similar competence.

Course materials

Compendium published by the department. Lecture notes handed out during lectures and exercises.

Credit reductions