A Capstone and Design Project on Process Automation: Technical Details and Student Learning

摘要

This paper refers to a capstone and design project and discusses the design, construction, instrumentation, modeling, simulation and control of a binary distillation column. In addition to technical details, student learnings on project management, teamwork, and technical communication are also presented. Results demonstrate the aptitude and skills of engineering technology students to use sophisticated technologies to solve important technical problems while working in a team environment and delivering results within budget and schedule constraints.