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403142: PLC and SCADA Applications

Credits Theory :04 Practical :01

Unit 01 : Introduction to PLC 
Role of automation in Industries, benefits of automation, Necessity of PLC, History and evolution of PLC, Definition as per NEEMA (National Electrical Engineering Manufacturers’ Association), types – fixed/modular/dedicated, Overall PLC system, PLC Input and output modules (along with Interfaces), CPU, programmers and monitors, power supplies, selection criterion, advantages and disadvantages, specifications, comparison of various PLCs manufactured by Allen Bradley, Siemens, ABB, Mitsubishi, GE, Fanuc and Schneider.

Unit 02 : Interfacing of PLC with I/O devices 
Input ON/OFF switching devices, Input analog devices, Output ON/OFF devices, Output analog devices Sensors-temperature, pressure, flow, level Actuators-Electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic Encoders-Incremental, Absolute Transducers, Limit switches, proximity sensors Control Elements- Mechanical, Electrical, Fluid valves

Unit 03 : Programming of PLC 
Programming languages for PLC, Ladder diagram fundamentals, Rules for proper construction of ladder diagram Timer and counter- types along with timing diagrams, Reset instruction, latch instruction MCR (master control relay) and control zones Developing ladder logic for Sequencing of motors, ON OFF Tank level control, ON OFF temperature control, elevator, bottle filling plant, car parking, traffic light controller.

Unit 04 : Advance function and Applications of PLC 
Analog PLC operation and PLC analog signal processing, PID principles, Typical continuous process control curves, simple closed loop systems, closed loop system using Proportional, Integral and Derivative (PID), PID modules, PID tuning, tuning methods including “Adjust and observe” method.
Motors Controls: AC Motor starter, AC motor overload protection, DC motor controller, Variable speed (Variable Frequency) AC motor Drive. PLC Applications in developing systems- Tank level controller using analog signals, temperature controller using RTD, speed control of electric motor.

Unit 05 : SCADA Systems 
Introduction, definitions and history of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, typical SCADA system Architecture, important definitions HMI, MTU, RTU, communication means, Desirable Properties of SCADA system, advantages, disadvantages and applications of SCADA.
SCADA generations (First generation - Monolithic, Second generation - Distributed, Third generation – Networked Architecture), SCADA systems in operation and control of interconnected power system, Functions and features of SCADA systems, Automatic substation control, Energy management systems (EMS), System operating states, SCADA system in critical infrastructure: Petroleum Refining Process, Conventional electric power generation, Water Purification System, Chemical Plant.

Unit 06 : SCADA Protocols 
Open systems interconnection (OSI) Model, TCP/IP protocol, Modbus model, DNP3 protocol, IEC61850 layered architecture, Control and Information Protocol (CIP), Device Net, Control Net, Ether Net/IP, Flexible Function Block process (FFB), Process Field bus (Profibus).

Text Books:
[T1] John W. Webb, Ronald A. Reis, “Programmable Logic Controllers: Principles and Application”, PHI Learning, New Delhi, 5th Edition
[T2] John R. Hackworth, Frederick D., Hackworth Jr., “Programmable Logic Controllers Programming Methods and Applications”, PHI Publishers
[T3] Ronald L. Kurtz, “Securing SCADA System”, Wiley Publishing
[T4] Stuart A Boyer, “SCADA supervisory control and data acquisition”, ISA, 4th Revised edition
[T5] Sunil S. Rao, “Switchgear and Protection”, Khanna Publication
[T6] Curtis Johnson, “Process Control Instrumentation Technology”, Prentice Hall of India
[T7] Gary Dunning, “Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers”, Thomson, 2nd Edition

Reference Books:
[R1] Gordan Clark, Deem Reynders, “Practical Modern SCADA Protocols”, ELSEVIER
[R2] Batten G. L., “Programmable Controllers”, McGraw Hill Inc., Second Edition
[R3] Bennett Stuart, “Real Time Computer Control”, Prentice Hall, 1988
[R4] Krishna Kant, “Computer Based Industrial Control”, PHI
[R5] P. K. Srivstava, “Programmable Logic Controllers with Applications”, BPB Publications