PLAS.2190 Principles of Processing Equipment & Automation

Id: 041649 Credits: 4-4

Description

This course provides a theoretical understanding of the design of plastics processing equipment and automation. Each system will be studied and analyzed discreetly, including the safety interlock system, hydraulic power system, pneumatic system, high voltage AC electrical power system, low voltage DC electrical control system, user interface with programmable logic controller (PLC), optical sensors, and associated mechanical aspects of the design. For each system, functions of components will be introduced, the theory underlying their operation will be discussed and analyzed, and components will be incorporated into a complete machine system detailed on associated machine prints. Lab will provide practical examples of the theory discussed in class.

Prerequisites

Pre- or Co-req: PLAS.1070 Introduction to Plastics Engineering.

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