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Course syllabus - Virtual Commissioning

Scope

3 credits

Course code

ERA321

Valid from

Spring semester 2024

Education level

Second cycle

Progressive Specialisation

A1N (Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements).

Main area(s)

Energy Engineering

School

School of Business, Society and Engineering

Ratified

2023-06-29

Literature lists

Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.

Objectives

The objective of this course is to develop understanding and competence in the virtual commissioning process allowing engineers to test and validate control systems and production processes in a simulated environment before implementing them in the real world.

Learning outcomes

1. Describe the use of digital twins for virtual commissioning process.
2. Develop a simulation model of a production system using a systems perspective and make a plan for data collection and analysis. 
3. Plan different scenarios for the improvement of a production process
4. Analyze data from the virtual commissioning process to identify any issues or inefficiencies in the system and then optimize the system's performance

Course content

Modeling and simulation: To create a virtual model of the system.
Control system integration: To integrate the digital twin with the control system, allowing engineers to test and validate the system's performance.
Virtual sensors and actuators: To create virtual sensors and actuators that mimic the behavior of the physical equipment.
Scenario testing: To simulate different scenarios, such as equipment failures or changes in production requirements, to test the system's response.
Data analysis and optimization: To analyze data from the virtual commissioning process to identify any issues or inefficiencies in the system. 

Specific requirements

75 credits in production technology, mechanical engineering, product and process development, computer technology and/or computer science or equivalent or 40 credits in technology and at least 2 years of full-time professional experience from a relevant area within industry. In addition, English A/English 6 are required.

Grade

Two-grade scale