This experimental unit provides a comprehensive experimental introduction to the fundamentals of control engineering using an example of temperature control.
Technical Specifications
temperature control with components commonly used in industry
2 water circuits thermally coupled via a heat exchanger
primary circuit with electrically heated tank, pump, control valve, rotameter and protection against lack of water
secondary circuit with fresh water connection, temperature sensor, rotameter
digital industrial controller, freely parameterisable
ball valve to generate disturbance variables in fresh water circuit
actuator: electromagnetic proportional valve
process variables X and Y accessible as analogue signals via lab jacks
