Technological University of the Philippines

College of Industrial Technology

Electrical Department

UNIVERSITY MISSION

The Technological University of the Philippines shall provide higher and advanced
vocational, technical, industrial, technological and professional education and training in
industries and technology and in practical arts leading to applied research, certificates,
diplomas and degrees. It shall provide progressive leadership in developmental studies
in technical, industrial and technological fields and production using indigenous
materials, effect technology transfer in the countryside; and assist in the development of
small and medium scale industries in identified growth-centers

TUP VISION

The Technological University of the Philippines envisions as a Center of Excellence in

Technological and Industrial education in the country and In the ASEAN. Being a
national university for science and technology, it shall endeavor to develop citizen-
workers who will be skillful, innovative, competent, knowledgeable and morally up- right
to the society both local and international.

CIT GOAL

The College of Industrial Technology (CIT) develops highly skilled technicians,

technologists, and applied researchers who are needed to sustain industrial growth and
development for the enhancement of the quality of life.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

1. To develop highly competent technologists who are acquainted with the latest
development to new and emerging technologies in areas of specialization
2. To produce technical leaders who are innovative in implementing acquired
knowledge from researches conducted using indigenous materials.
3. To support the growth and development of small and medium scale industries in
the countryside through transfer technologies.

COURSE SYLLABUS

1. Course Code: BT 423

2. Course Title: Industrial Automation
3. Pre-requisite: 4th yr Status
4. Co-requisite: None
5. Course Description: This subject deals with the fundamentals of automatic
control system and its application to various areas of
technology. This subject also focuses on the study of
the influence of automation in industry.

6. Credit/ Class Schedule: 3 units; 3 hours per week

 7. Course Objectives (COs) and Relationship to Program Outcomes

Course Objectives Program Outcomes

The students should be able to: a b c D e f g h i j k l
1. Understand the fundamental principles
I
of automatic control system.
2. Appreciate the role of automation in
D
various areas of technology.
3. Create a feasibility study on the effect of
automation on selected area of E
technology.

* Level: I- Introductory, E- Enabling, D- Demonstrated

8. Program Outcomes and Relationship to Program Educational Objectives:

Program Educational
Program Outcomes Objectives
1 2 3
Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering
fundamentals and an engineering specialization to define
(a)
and applied engineering procedures, processes, system and
methodologies.
Identify, formulate, research literature and analyze broadly-
defined engineering problems reaching substantiated
(b)
conclusions using analytical tools appropriate to their
discipline or area of specialization.
Design solutions for broadly defined engineering technology
problems and contribute to the design of system
(c) components or processes to meet specified needs with
appropriate consideration for public health and safety
cultural, social and environmental considerations.
Conduct investigations of broadly defined problems; locate,
search and select relevant data from codes, data bases and
(d)
literature, design and conduct experiments to provide valid.
conclusion.
Select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and
modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and
(e)
modeling to broadly defined engineering activities, with an
understanding of the limitations.
Demonstrate understanding of the societal, health, safety,
(f) legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities
relevant to engineering technology practice.
Understand the impact of engineering technology solutions
(g) in societal and environmental context and demonstrate /
knowledge of and need of sustainable development.
Understand and commit to professional ethics and
(h) responsibilities and norms of engineering technology /
practice.
Function effective as an individual, and as a member or
(i) /
leader in diverse technical teams.
Communicate effectively on broadly – defined engineering
activities with the engineering community and with society at
(j) large, by being able to comprehend and write effectively
reports and design documentation, make effective
 presentation, and give and receive clear instruction

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering

management principles and apply these to one’s own work,
(k
as a member and leader in a team and to manage projects
in multidisciplinary environments.
Recognize the need for, and have the ability to engage in
(l)
independent and life-long learning in specialist technologies

9. Course Objectives and Relationship to Program Educational Objectives:

DESCRIPTOR (INSTEAD OF CHECK)

I – Introductory Course to an Outcome (Formative course to an outcome)

E – Enabling Course to an Outcome (Course strengthening further an outcome)
D – Demonstrative to an Outcome (Course demonstrating an outcome)
Course Objectives (COs) and Relationship to Program Outcomes
COURSE OBJECTIVES – KNOWLEDGE, COMPREHENSION, APPLICATION,
ANALYSIS, EVALUATION, SYNTHESIS
10. Course Coverage:

Teaching
WK DAY TOPIC Learning Assessment
Activities
I. Evolution of Automation
1. Manual Work  Lecture
2. Mechanization  Demonstration  Written Exam
3. Automation  Video  Quiz
Presentation
II. Basic Control Concept
1. Manual Control
2. Automatic Control
a. Digital Control
b. Analog Control
1 1
3. Types of Control
a. Open-Loop Control
b. Closed-Loop
Control/automatic Control
4. Elements of Automatic Control
System
a. Sensor
b. Set-point
c. Controller
d. Actuator
5. Types of Sensor
a. Magnetic Sensor  Lecture
b. Inductive Sensor
 Demonstration  Written Exam
c. Capacitive Sensor
2-3 2-3 d. Optical Sensor  Video  Quiz
e. Ultrasonic Sensor Presentation
f. Others
 6. Actuators  Lecture
a. Electrical Actuator  Demonstration
a.1 AC Motors
 Video  Written Exam
4 4 a.2 DC Motors
Presentation  Quiz
a.3 Special Motors
 Simulation

b. Pneumatic Actuator  Lecture

b.1 Pneumatic cylinder  Demonstration
b.2 Pneumatic Motor
 Video  Written Exam
5-6 5-6 Presentation  Quiz
 Simulation

c. Hydraulic Actuator  Lecture

c.1 Hydraulic Cylinder  Demonstration
c.2 Hydraulic Motor
 Video  Written Exam
7 7
Presentation  Quiz
 Simulation

7. Controller  Lecture
a. PLC  Demonstration
 Video  Written Exam
8-9 8-9
Presentation  Quiz
 Simulation

b. Microcontroller
 Lecture  Written Exam
10-11 11-12
 Demonstration  Quiz

III. Application of Automation in

various Technology:  Written Exam
a. Food Industry  Reporting Quiz
b. Power Technology  Discussion
c. Welding
d. Civil
13-15 13-15
e. Mechanical
f. IT
g. Electronics
h. Graphics
i. Garments
j. Automotive
IV. Case Study on the effects of Case study/ Paper presentation
16-18 16-18 automation in various Industry
industries visit/Interview

11. Course Outcomes and Relationship to Program Outcomes:

 Course Outcomes
A student completing
this course should at the 1 2 3 a b c d e f g h i j k l
minimum be able to:
 Understand the basic
concept of automation
 Identify the advantage
and disadvantage of
automation in industry
 Understand the
principles of operation
of each element in
automatic control loop.
 Familiarize with the
operation of each
element of automatic
control loop in
industrial application.
 Understand the
effectiveness of
automation in industry.

12. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component:

Engineering topics:60%
General Education Component: 40%

13. Textbook:
14. Course Evaluation: At least 3 quizzes of 50-100 points each

1 Final Examination (Departmental) of 100 points which will serve as 30% of their
grade

Seatwork , Assignments, Board works as additional points. (not more than 5% of

the total points)

15. Other References:

 DOE, (U.S.A), “Instrumentation and Control Fundamental handbook, VOL.1 and
2”
 Luyben, William L., “Essentials of Process Control”
 McMillan, Gregory K., “Process / Instruments and Control Handbook”
 Webb – Greshock, “Industrial Control Electronics”
 Hugh, Jack, “Automating Manufacturing System”
 Norman A. Anderson, “Instrumentation for process Measurement and Control:“.
Chilton Co., Radnor Pennsylvania
 Cuatis D. Johnson, “Process Control Instrumentation and Control Technology”, 7 th
Ed.. Pearson Education Inc. New delhi, 2003
 S.K.Singh, “Instrumentation and Process Control”, 2 nd Ed. Mc Graw Hill Publishing
Co. Ltd. New Delhi, 2004
 Pneumatics Fundamentals, Festo
 Electro-Pneumatics Fundamentals, Festo
 Pneumatics Systems-Principles and Maintennance. By Majumdar, S.R., Mc Graw
Hills, 1995
 Kurt Stoll, Pneumatics Applications. By Werner Deppert, 1986
 Pneumatics and Hydraulics System. By W. Bolton, Butterworth Heinemann Ltd.,
Latest Ed..
 Sensors for Object Detection. Festo Didactic
 Sensors and Actuators by Patranabis, D. , Prentice hall of India (Pvt) Ltd, 2005
 Transducer Engineering, Renganathan, S., Allied Publisher (p) Ltd, 2003

16. Course Materials Made Available:

Course goals and instructional Objectives
Course schedule for lecture and examinations
Sample of written examinations of students

17. Faculty: