CHE3162 Process control
Faculty of Engineering
CHE3162 Process control is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs ENG2005; (MTH2010 and MTH2032); or (MTH2015 and MTH2032).
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 5 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
Reviews
No reviews yetNo reviews yet. Be the first to review CHE3162.
Requisites
Before CHE3162
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After CHE3162
No unit lists CHE3162 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
E6011 Master of Professional Engineering - You are exempt from the prerequisite rule if you are enrolled in this course.
Overview
This unit provides a thorough introduction to process control and simulation. The unit begins with understanding disturbances, why disturbances need to be controlled and possible responses of various systems to a disturbance. The selection of which variables to control, which variables to manipulate and approaches to interactions are covered, together with the most important types of control loops and computer control systems. Topics include common control scenarios - feed back, feed forward, and cascade systems; ratio control; tuning of PID controllers; single loop and multiple loop systems; interactions and decoupling; process simulation and advanced process control.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Modelling assignmentWrittenThreshold hurdle20%
- Video assignmentPresentationThreshold hurdle10%
- Mid-semester testQuiz / TestThreshold hurdle10%
- Weekly quizzesQuiz / TestThreshold hurdle5%
- LabDemonstrationThreshold hurdle5%
- Final assessmentExaminationThreshold hurdle50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Discern the response to a set-point and disturbance change, including first order and second order responses.
- 2
Interpret common control scenarios including feedback, feed forward, ratio and cascade systems.
- 3
Interpret and model simple dynamic systems and understand the approach to modelling more complex systems.
- 4
Execute basic and advanced control strategies including tuning of controllers, and model-based control.
- 5
Discuss the issues associated with the use of computer control systems for the implementation of process control.
- 6
Design a suitable control strategy for a given situation and process.
Workload and teaching
- Assessments2 hours
- Laboratories3 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Practical activities24 hours
- Applied sessions10 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
This unit will involve a combination of lectures, practical and laboratory classes. Active learning components will be integrated into all aspects of this unit, both in groups and one-to-one activities.
Learning resources
Technology resources
MATLAB and Simulink via MoVE
Where it fits
CHE3162 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Joanne Tanner
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Poovarasi Balan
- Dr Joanne Tanner
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CHE3162?
You need ENG2005; (MTH2010 and MTH2032); or (MTH2015 and MTH2032) before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is CHE3162 offered?
In 2026, CHE3162 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is CHE3162?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does CHE3162 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 5 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include CHE3162?
CHE3162 is part of Chemical engineering.