Process Dynamics and Control for Chemical Engineering

In chemical engineering and industrial operations, maintaining stability and safety requires a deep understanding of how processes behave over time. This text-based course introduces you to the core principles of process dynamics and automatic control without requiring advanced prior knowledge. You will transition from understanding basic chemical processes to conceptualizing, planning, and evaluating robust control schemes. You will learn how to define systems within larger systems, select appropriate control equipment, and predict how a process responds to automatic feedback loops and modern digital automation strategies. What you'll learn: - Define physical and chemical systems and analyze interactions between nested subsystems - Plan effective control schemes to maintain process stability, safety, and efficiency - Select appropriate control equipment, sensors, and actuators for industrial operations - Analyze process behavior under automatic feedback and feedforward control loops - Understand modern digital automation trends, including basic digital twin concepts and smart sensors - Apply foundational mathematical models to predict system responses to disturbances Starting with essential definitions and thermodynamic system boundaries, the course guides you through equipment selection, control loop design, and modern automated process behavior. This course is designed for beginner chemical engineers, industrial operators, and students seeking a clear, foundational understanding of process control with no advanced engineering background required. Read through our structured lessons to build your process control expertise today.