Virtual Commissioning in Process and Manufacturing Industry: part - 1
Virtual commissioning (VC) is a technique used in the field of automation and control engineering to simulate and test a system's control software and hardware in a virtual environment before it is physically implemented. The aim is to identify and correct any issues or errors in the system before deployment, reducing the risk of downtime, safety hazards, and costly rework.
The virtual commissioning process typically involves creating a digital twin of the system being developed, which is a virtual representation of the system that mirrors its physical behaviour. The digital twin includes all the necessary models of the system's components, such as sensors, actuators, controllers, and interfaces, as well as the control software that will be running on the real system. Once the digital twin is created, it can be tested and optimized in a virtual environment to ensure that it behaves correctly under various conditions.
The benefits of using VC include reduced project costs, shortened development time, improved system quality and reliability, and increased safety for both operators and equipment. By detecting and resolving potential issues in the virtual environment, engineers can avoid costly and time-consuming physical testing and debugging, which can significantly reduce project costs and time to market.
Virtual commissioning is divided into two courses. This is the first course where you develop understanding and competence in the virtual commissioning process in Process and Manufacturing Industry.
Occasions for this course
Autumn semester 2026
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Scope
1.5 credits
Time
2026-08-31 - 2026-11-08 (part time 25%)
Education level
Second cycle
Course type
Freestanding course
Application code
MDU-10634
Language
English
Study location
Independent of location
Teaching form
Distance learning
Number of mandatory occasions including examination: 0
Number of other physical occasions: 0Course syllabus & literature
See course syllabus and literature list (ERA331)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.
Selection
University credits
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Scope
1.5 credits
Time
2026-08-31 - 2026-11-08 (part time 25%)
Education level
Second cycle
Course type
Freestanding course
Application code
MDU-10635
Language
English
Study location
Västerås
Course syllabus & literature
See course syllabus and literature list (ERA331)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.
Selection
University credits
Questions about the course?
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