Development of a Breadboard System for Process Control Design: Part I

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey R. Mountain
Keyword(s):  
Process Control ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Design Education ◽  
Control Design ◽  
Proof Of Concept ◽  
Hand Tools ◽  
Education Experience ◽  
Design Build ◽  
K 12 ◽  
And Control

This paper presents initial planning for the development of a process control breadboard system. The proposed system will be composed of mechatronic, thermal/fluid, and control elements that using simple hand tools can be easily reconfigured by undergraduate students. An approach for integrating the breadboard system throughout the curriculum, enhancing the design education experience beginning with freshmen and continuing through the senior capstone experience, is proposed. This system is expected to significantly enhance the ability of students to work with a thermal/fluid-based process control system, and to provide the opportunity for design/build/test realization for a variety of completely functional systems. A sampling of configurations will be presented to demonstrate how this proposed system might be used to address an open-ended design problem with external constraints. A comparison with existing educational trainer systems commonly found at academic institutions will be presented, along with preparations for a proof-of-concept adaptation to occur during the fall semester of 2002. Support for K-12 outreach activities and EC2000 professional component program criteria will also be discussed.

scholarly journals Development of a Global Design Education Experience in Bioengineering Through International Partnerships

2019 ◽  
Vol 141 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa McCullough ◽  
Nicodemus Msafiri ◽  
William J. Richardson ◽  
Melinda K. Harman ◽  
John D. DesJardins ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Carolina ◽  
Global Health ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Design Education ◽  
Solution Space ◽  
Clemson University ◽  
International Partnerships ◽  
Education Experience ◽  
Health Initiatives ◽  
Social Media Platforms

Abstract The field of engineering is increasingly appreciating the value of diversity for innovative design solutions. Successful engineering depends on our ability to explore constrained parameter spaces for finding the best solutions, and more diverse minds and experiences enable us to explore the entire potential solution space more thoroughly, more quickly, and more creatively. With a goal to expand the diversity of experiences and mindsets in our undergraduate bioengineering curricula, Arusha Technical College (ATC) in Arusha, Tanzania and Clemson University (CU) in Clemson, South Carolina, U.S., have partnered together over the past 5 years to provide intercontinental educational opportunities for undergraduate students, graduate assistants, and faculty. In 2018, CU and ATC collaborated on an international design course targeting undergraduate students in biomedical engineering focused on global health solutions for resource poor communities. Undergraduate students from ATC and CU collaborated on design projects through formal videoconferenced group meetings, e-mail, and various social media platforms. The year ended with a joint design symposium in Arusha where the students presented on their work in a public poster forum. This successful ATC-CU Global Health Design Collaboration pilot year provides a solid model upon which to build. Students reported overall positive experiences and plans to continue in their curriculum to graduation, as well as some ATC and CU students changing their career direction to include global health initiatives.

Optimization and Control Petroleum Refinery Wastewater Treatment Systems — Status, Trends and Needs

1989 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 463-477
Author(s):  
Stephen G. Nutt
Keyword(s):  
Wastewater Treatment ◽  
Process Control ◽  
Petroleum Refinery ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Refinery Wastewater ◽  
Statistical Process ◽  
Petroleum Refinery Wastewater ◽  
Optimization And Control ◽  
And Control ◽  
Wastewater Treatment Systems

Abstract Based on discussions in workshop sessions, several recurring themes became evident with respect to the optimization and control of petroleum refinery wastewater treatment systems to achieve effective removal of toxic contaminants. It was apparent that statistical process control (SPC) techniques are finding more widespread use and have been found to be effective. However, the implementation of real-time process control strategies in petroleum refinery wastewater treatment systems is in its infancy. Considerable effort will need to be expended to demonstrate the practicality of on-line sensors, and the utility of automated process control in petroleum refinery wastewater treatment systems. This paper provides a summary of the discussions held at the workshop.

scholarly journals Ear-Bot: Locust Ear-on-a-Chip Bio-Hybrid Platform

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 228
Author(s):  
Idan Fishel ◽  
Yoni Amit ◽  
Neta Shvil ◽  
Anton Sheinin ◽  
Amir Ayali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Proof Of Concept ◽  
Robotic Platform ◽  
Neural Signals ◽  
Technological Approach ◽  
Hybrid Platform ◽  
And Control ◽  
Robust Sensing ◽  
Robotic Sensing ◽  
Sound Pulses

During hundreds of millions of years of evolution, insects have evolved some of the most efficient and robust sensing organs, often far more sensitive than their man-made equivalents. In this study, we demonstrate a hybrid bio-technological approach, integrating a locust tympanic ear with a robotic platform. Using an Ear-on-a-Chip method, we manage to create a long-lasting miniature sensory device that operates as part of a bio-hybrid robot. The neural signals recorded from the ear in response to sound pulses, are processed and used to control the robot’s motion. This work is a proof of concept, demonstrating the use of biological ears for robotic sensing and control.

scholarly journals Energy efficiency and ecological quality of buildings by process control of heat supply systems

2018 ◽  
Vol 251 ◽  
pp. 03052 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrey Benuzh ◽  
Sergey Fedorov ◽  
Ekaterina Orenburova
Keyword(s):  
Process Control ◽  
Heat Supply ◽  
Heat Supply System ◽  
Heat Transfer Fluid ◽  
Industrial Buildings ◽  
Operation Algorithm ◽  
And Control ◽  
Supply Systems ◽  
Continuous Heat

The article presents special characteristics of mathematical modeling of the process control a resource efficient heat supply system of industrial buildings and facilities, where constant temperature maintenance is especially critical for the process. A functional diagram of the operation of the continuous heat supply process is provided. The dependence of temperature at the point of heat-transfer fluid mixing on environmental is analyzed and control system operation algorithm is proposed.

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