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Course syllabus - Virtual Commissioning in Process and Manufacturing Industry: part - 1
Scope
1.5 credits
Course code
ERA331
Valid from
Autumn semester 2026
Education level
Second cycle
Progressive Specialisation
A1N (Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements)
Main area(s)
Energy Engineering
Organisation
Department of Engineering Sciences
Ratified
2025-12-18
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 in Process and Manufacturing Industry.
Learning outcomes
- Describe the virtual commissioning process
- Describe the use of digital twins for the virtual commissioning process
- Analyse the digital twin case studies
Course content
- Introduction of the virtual commissioning process
- Introduction to digital twin basics
- Digital twin case studies with respect to the virtual commissioning process
Specific requirements
75 credits in production technology, energy engineering, 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 Swedish course 3 or Swedish level 3 and English course 6 or English level 2 are required. For courses given entirely in English exemption is made from the requirement in Swedish course 3 or Swedish level 3.
Examination
PRO1, Project Report, 1,5 credit, grade: Pass (G) or Fail (U).
A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding disability study support, can request adaptions for the examination. It is the examiner who takes decisions on any adaptions, based on the certificate and other conditions.
Grade
Two-grade scale
Interim Regulations and Other Regulations
The course overlaps with ERA321, 1.5 credits.