Certificate in Automation & Control

Module
Synopsis
Power Hydraulics
This module aims to impart the fundamental concepts of industrial hydraulic applications to be implemented in automation and process industries. Core competencies in the module will include the understanding of the typical component blocks such as hydraulic power pack systems, hydraulic actuators and the different types of hydraulic valves that make up industrial hydraulic systems for various applications. An integration of the industrial hydraulic system with electrical controls will be illustrated.

Laboratory work involves simulation, hands-on circuit construction and implementation using these various technologies and techniques, which enhances students’ understanding of the practical aspects of circuit designs and their applications in the manufacturing and process industries. The practical skills acquired from this module are required for the follow-up module in integration-based subjects as well as project work.

Industrial Automation

This module aims to equip students with the basic knowledge of general electronic devices as well as hard-wired and programmable types of automation solutions. Their applications in sequential control systems and low-cost automation will be covered.

Major topics include electro-pneumatics technology and programmable logic control. The essential hardware components used in automated systems, such as sensors, valves and actuators will be applied to the automated systems. Widely accepted industrial control programming language LD will be covered, in conjunction with the learning of programming logic controllers and computer interfaces.

Laboratory work involves hands-on circuit construction and implementation using these various technologies and techniques, which enhances students’ understanding of the practical aspects of circuit designs.

Instrumentation & Control

Automatic continuous control systems are used extensively, from controlling operation in home appliances to machines and systems used in manufacturing and process industries. This module aims to provide students the essential knowledge on the various types of control components, the operation of feedback control systems, effects of controller setting on system performance and stability.