DI04000221 · Semester 4 · 5G scheme
Industrial Automation
Notes and solutions following the Gujarat Technological University (GTU) syllabus for DI04000221. Independent material — not issued by the university.
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Materials
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Syllabus units
Unit 1: Introduction to Industrial Automation and System Architecture
- Definition and Evolution: Goals of automation (safety, quality, productivity). Hierarchy of automation (Field, Control, Supervisory, Planning/MIS levels).
- Automation System Architecture: Centralized, Distributed System(DCS), and Hybrid control systems. Comparison of PLC vs. DCS.
- Role of SCADA: Functions, components (MTU, RTU, Communication Infrastructure). SCADA vs. DCS.
- Operator Interface: HMIs and their design principles. Alarm management.
Unit 2: Design, Implementation, and Control Strategies
- Project Life Cycle: Stages of an automation project (Specification, Design, Programming, FAT, SAT, Commissioning).
- Control Strategies: Feedback, Feed-forward, Ratio, Cascade, and Model Predictive Control (MPC) concepts (high-level introduction).
- Batch Control: Concepts of ISA-S88 standard (Recipe, Procedure, Unit, Phase) and its application.
- Documentation Standards: P&ID symbols (review), Loop diagrams, Functional Block Diagrams (FBD).
Unit 3: Industrial Safety and Security in Automation Systems
- Functional Safety: Introduction to Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS). Safety Life Cycle.
- Safety Standards: Overview of IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 (focus on concepts like Safety Integrity Level - SIL).
- Fire and Gas (F&G) Systems: Basic design and interlocking concepts.
- Cybersecurity in Control Systems: Threats (malware, DoS), Defence-in-Depth strategy, basic network segmentation (DMZ).
Unit 4: Data Management and Integration in Automation
- Data Acquisition and Historians: Data types, sampling rate, and long-term data storage.
- Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES): The gap between the control level and the enterprise level (ERP). Functions of MES (e.g., scheduling, quality).
- Introduction to Industrial IoT (IIoT) and Industry 4.0: Key concepts, impact on automation.
- Data Reporting and Analytics: Basic concepts of using automation data for performance monitoring (OEE - Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
Unit 5: Green Automation, Energy Management, and Economic Justification
- Energy Efficiency in Automation: Role of automation in energy conservation. Power Monitoring and Management Systems (PMMS).
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) Optimization: VFDs for motor control, application of Affinity Laws for pumps and fans, and VFD-based energy saving calculations.
- Waste Minimization: Automated material tracking and sorting. Use of precision control to reduce material waste (e.g., in dosing/cutting).
- Economic Justification & ROI: Calculating Return on Investment (ROI) for energy-saving automation projects. Cost-benefit analysis based on reduced consumption and compliance.
- Introduction to Sustainable Manufacturing & Carbon Credit: Concepts of Green Building Automation, Environmental KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) tracked by the automation system and Carbon Credit.
About this course
Study materials, question papers, and solutions for Industrial Automation (DI04000221) - Diploma Engineering, Semester 4