Technological processes control automated systems

МИНОБРНАУКИ РОССИИ

ФЕДЕРАЛЬНОЕ ГОСУДАРСТВЕННОЕ БЮДЖЕТНОЕ ОБРАЗОВАТЕЛЬНОЕ УЧРЕЖДЕНИЕ

ВЫСШЕГО ПРОФЕССИОНАЛЬНОГО ОБРАЗОВАНИЯ

МОСКОВСКИЙ ГОСУДАРСТВЕННЫЙ УНИВЕРСИТЕТ

ПРИБОРОСТРОЕНИЯ И ИНФОРМАТИКИМ

Кафедра иностранных языков

Сборник дополнительных текстов и упражнений по специальностям ТИ и ПР

Учебно-методическое пособие по английскому языку

Для студентов 1 и 2 курсов факультетов ТИ и ПР

Москва 2012

УДК 802

Рекомендовано к изданию в качестве учебного пособия

Редакционно-издательским советом МГУПИ

 

Рецензент:

Галенко Л.Л., зав. кафедрой иностранных языков УП-7 МГУПИ.

 

Авторы: Лосева С.В., Демчинская Е.А., Ватлина Т.Н., Алёшин М.А., Шелепова С.А., Семёнова Н.А., Колюцкая М.В., Солунова И.С. Общая редакция методического пособия – Лезёва Т.И.

 

Сборник дополнительных текстов и упражнений по специальностям ТИ. Учебно-методическое пособие для студентов 1 и 2 курсов. – М.: МГУПИ, 2012., с. 109

 

Цель пособия – обучить чтению и пониманию текстов по профессиональной тематике по специальностям ТИ и ПР.

Данное пособие предназначено для студентов специальностей ТИ и ПР на профессионально-ориентированном этапе овладения иностранным языком, где особое значение уделяется углубленному профессионально ориентированному чте­нию и практическому использованию иностранного языка в профессиональной деятельности. Задача пособия – научить студентов читать и понимать специальную литературу для приобще­ния к последним мировым научным достижениям в своей профессио­нальной области и для потребности в профессиональном росте.

Пособие содержит аутентичные тексты на английском языке, а также упражнения, направленные на развитие навыков чтения и понимания текстов и устной речи по профессиональной тематике. Пособие способствует выработке у студентов иноязычной профессиональной коммуникативной компетенции, а также формирует у студентов стратегическую компетенцию, т. е. способность применять разные стратегии как для понимания устных/письменных текстов, так и для поддержания успешного взаимодействия при устном/письменном общении. Работа с аутентичным материалом в пособии поможет студентам выработать следующие навыки и умения для понимания профессионального текста:

1) овладеть английской терминологией в профессиональной области и достигнуть ее прочного усвоения;

2) знать специфику перевода терминов на родной и иностранный языки;

3) овладеть лексикой и фразеологией, отражающими специфику текстов профессионального характера;

4) понимать основное / общее содержание текста и его детали / подробности / отдельные факты;

5) определить основную идею всего теста и каждого абзаца;

6) уметь находить необходимую информацию в тексте и делить текст на смысловые части;

7) определить ключевые слова / моменты текста и подобрать заголовки к тексту или каждому абзацу;

8) выделить, структурировать, анализировать, резюмировать специальную и профессионально значимую информацию;

9) уметь кратко обобщить информацию и изложить текст в устном или письменном виде;

10) уметь составить план текста / аннотацию к тексту.

Пособие содержит тексты следующих авторов:

1) Тексты по специальности ТИ-1 (Лосева С.В.)

2) Тексты по специальности ТИ-3 (Демчинская Е.А.)

3) Тексты по специальности ТИ-6 (Алёшин М.А.)

4) Тексты по специальности ТИ-7 (Ватлина Т.Н.)

5) Тексты по специальности ТИ-12 (Шелепова С.А.)

6) Тексты по специальностям ПР (Семёнова Н.А., Колюцкая М.В., Солунова И.С.)

СОДЕРЖАНИЕ

ТИ-1 (Технологическая информатика и технология машиностроения - Автоматизация технологических процессов и производств)

1.Technological processes control automated systems 5

2.Automation 7

3.Automation of processes 10

ТИ-3 (Информационные обеспечение технологий соединения материалов - Оборудование и технология сварочного производства)

4.Metalworking – Historical Perspective 12

5.Drawing. Sheet Metal Forming. Forging 14

6.Cold and Hot Forging: An Overview 17

7.What is welding and what do welders do? 19

8.From the History of Welding 21

9.Basic principles of welding 24

Additional Texts for Reading and Discussion

10.Cold Forging 29

11.Hot Forging 29

12.One of America’s great machines comes back to life 30

ТИ-6 (Материаловедение и технологии материалов)

13.Designing with Protein 32

14.Engineered proteins 35

15.Existing Protein Machines 37

16.Genetic materials 39

17.Molecular Technology Today 41

ТИ-7 (Теплофизические приборы и аппараты - Тепловые, электроракетные двигатели и энергоустановки летательных аппаратов)

18.The Baikonur space launching site 43

19.What is the difference between a jet engine and a rocket engine? 45

20.Russian: R-36 (SS-9), R-36M (SS-18) 49

21.Tesla Motors 52

22.Metallurgy - the technology and science of metallic mate 55

 

ТИ-12 (Специальные автомобили и бортовые информационно-управляющие системы)

23.Automobile 57

24.AUDI: Bodyshells, Space Frame and E-Tron 60

25.Honda CR-V 62

26.‘No-Name’ 66

27.Volkswagen Passat 67

Some Extra Texts to Enjoy and Ponder on

28.Criticism 70

29.BMW 71

30.TOYOTA LAND CRUISER 72

31.Exterior Design 73

32.Surface Treatments of Light Alloys 74

 

ПР

33.Digital Processing Systems (DPS) 76

34.Sonar 78

35.Radar 80

36.Computed Tomography 84

37.Telecommunications 85

38.Laser 88

39.Optical Instruments 91

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for You?

41.Controlling Light at Will: Metamaterials Will Change Optics 94

42.NASA Sub-Scale Solid-Rocket Motor Tests Material for Space 95

Launch System

43.Photography 96

44.Atmospheric optics 98

45.Brown Liquor and Solar Cells to Provide Sustainable Electricity 98

46.Hard Electronics: Hall Effect Magnetic Field Sensors for High 99

Temperatures and Harmful Radiation Environments

47.Nanopower: Avoiding Electrolyte Failure in Nanoscale Lithum Batteries 100

48.Better Organic Electronics: Researchers Show the Way 101

Forward for Improving Organic and Molecular Electronic Devices

49.New High Definition Fiber Tracking Reveals Damage Caused by 104

Traumatic Brain Injury

50.Nanoscale Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Quantum Computer 106

Get Nudge from New Research

51.Brain-Imaging TechniquePredicts Who Will Suffer Cognitive 107

Decline Over Time

 

 

ТИ-1

(Технологическая информатика и технология машиностроения - Автоматизация технологических процессов и производств)

 

Technological processes control automated systems

Automation is the use of control systems and information technologies to reduce the need for human work in the production of goods and services. In the scope of industrialization, automation is a step beyond mechanization. Whereas mechanization provided human operators with machinery to assist them with the muscular requirements of work, automation greatly decreases the need for human sensory and mental requirements as well. Automation plays an increasingly important role in the world economy and in daily experience.

Technological processes control with use of automated systems includes the solution of the following main objectives: processes` parameters control (temperature and pressure in the apparatuses, content and quality of liquids and gases, etc.); alarm system (warning, preventing) of the parameters` values deviation beyond the permissible limitsо; blocking (inhibiting) of improper equipment switching; equipment protection in emergency situations (switching off, the placement into a safe mode).

Production processes automation begins with the definition of problem which determines the level (degree) of the specific object automation, such as process installation. Hereby determines the direction of all future work, its scope and cost of expenditures, in particular, the acquisition and implementation of automation. The important thing in solving of the automation problem is the selection of the control system, i.e. determination of the degree of people's participation in the management, use of automatic devices, computer equipment.

Automation has had a notable impact in a wide range of industries beyond manufacturing. Telephone operators have been replaced largely by automated telephone switchboards and answering machines. Medical processes such as primary screening in electrocardiography or radiography and laboratory analysis of human genes, sera, cells, and tissues are carried out at greater speed and accuracy by automated systems. Automated teller machines have reduced the need for bank visits to obtain cash and carry out transactions. In general, automation much has been responsible for the shift in the world economy from industrial jobs to service jobs in the 20th and 21st centuries.

Vocabulary:

  • sera – сыворотка
  • switchboard – коммутатор

 

1. Answer the questions:

1.What is the automation?

2.Why do we need automatic devices?

3.What tasks do technological processes control?

4.Do production processes of automation begin with the definition of problem?

5.What is the important thing in solving of the automation problem?

6.Automated teller machines have reduced the need for bank visits to obtain cash, haven’t they?

7.What is the next step of development after the automation?

8.How can automation affect the level of unemployment?

9.Why are automated systems better than human being?

 

2. True or false:

1.Automation is the use of control systems and information technologies to increase the need for human work in the production of goods and services

2.Automation doesn’t play an increasingly important role in the world economy and in daily experience.

3.Automation of production processes begins with the formulation of the problem.

4.Automation increases the need for human sensory and mental requirements.

5.Telephone operators have been replaced largely by automated telephone switchboards and answering machines.

6.Automated teller machines have reduced the need for bank visits to obtain cash and carry out transactions.

7.In general, automation much hasn’t been responsible for the shift in the world economy from industrial jobs to service jobs in the 20th and 21st centuries.

3. Choose the right preposition:

1.Automation plays an increasingly important role … the world economy and … daily experience. (on, in, at)

2.Medical processes such as primary screening ... electrocardiography or radiography and laboratory analysis … human genes, cells, and tissues are carried out. (of, out, in).

3.The important thing ... solving ... the automation problem is the selection ...the control system. (at, for, of, in).

4.Automation greatly decreases the need ... human sensory and mental requirements as well. (of, for, since)

5.Technological processes control ... use of automated systems includes the solution of the main objectives. (with, in, of)

Automation

 

Automation is the system of manufacture perform­ing certain tasks, previously done by people, by machines only. The sequences of operations are controlled auto­matically. The most familiar example of a highly auto­mated system is an assembly plant for automobiles or other complex products. The term automation is also used to describe non-manufacturing systems in which automatic devices can op­erate independently of human control. Such devices as automatic pilots, automatic telephone equipment and automated control systems are used to perform various operations much faster and better than could be done by people.

Automated manufacturing had several steps in its development. Mechanization was the first step necessary in the development of automation. The simplification of work made it possible to design and build machines that resembled the motions of the worker. These specialized machines were motorized and they had better production efficiency. Industrial robots, originally designed only to perform simple tasks in environments dangerous to human work­ers, are now widely used to transfer, manipulate, and position both light and heavy work pieces performing all the functions of a transfer machine. In the 1920s the automobile industry for the first time used an integrated system of production. This method of production was adopted by most car manufacturers and became known as Detroit automation.

The feedback principle is used in all automatic-con­trol mechanisms when machines have ability to correct themselves. The feedback principle has been used for centuries. An outstanding early example is the fly ball governor, invented in 1788 by James Watt to control the speed of the steam engine. The common household ther­mostat is another example of a feedback device.

Using feedback devices, machines can start, stop, speed up, slow down, count, inspect, test, compare and measure. These operations are commonly applied to a wide variety of production operations. Computers have greatly facilitated the use of feedback in manufacturing processes. Computers gave rise to the development of numerically controlled machines. The motions of these machines are controlled by punched paper or magnetic tapes. In numerically controlled ma­chining centre, machine tools can perform several dif­ferent machining operations. More recently, the introduction of microprocessors and computers have made possible the development of computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacture (CAD and CAM) technologies. When using these systems a designer draws a part and indicates its dimensions with the help of a mouse, light pen, or other input device.

1. Define the main idea of the text:

1.Automated control systems

2.Automated manufacturing

3.Using feedback devices

4.The introduction of microprocessors and computers

 

2. Questions to the text:

1.What was the first step in the development of automaton?

2.What were the first robots originally designed for?

3.Was the first industry to adopt the new integrated system of production?

4.What is feedback principle?

5.What do the abbreviations CAM and CAD stand for ?

6.In the 1920s the automobile industry for the first time used an integrated system of production, didn’t it?

3. Put the following sentences logically in the right order according to the text:

1.The feedback principle has been used for centuries.

2.In the 1920s the automobile industry for the first time used an integrated system of production.

3.These operations are commonly applied to a wide variety of production operations.

4.When using these systems a designer draws a part and indicates its dimensions with the help of a mouse, light pen, or other input device.

5.Automated manufacturing had several steps in its development.

6.The term automation is also used to describe non-manufacturing systems in which automatic devices can op­erate independently of human control.

4. True or false:

1.Automation is the system of manufacture perform­ing certain tasks.

2.Such devices as automatic pilots, automatic telephone equipment and automated control systems are used to perform various operations much lower and worse than could be done by people.

3.The simplification of work made it impossible to design and build machines that resembled the motions of the worker.

4.This method of production wasn’t adopted by most car manufacturers and didn’t become known as Detroit automation

5.An outstanding early example is the fly ball governor, invented in 1788 by James Watt to control the speed of the steam engine.

6.The introduction of microprocessors and computers have made possible the development of computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacture (CAD and CAM) technologies.

7.Computers didn’t give rise to the development of numerically controlled machines.

5. Choose the right preposition:

1.The most familiar example ... a highly auto­mated system is an assembly plant for automobiles.

1. in 2. of 3. at

2.Automated manufacturing had several steps ... its development.

1. at 2. in 3. under

3.In the 1920s the automobile industry ... the first time used an integrated system of production.

1.before 2. after 3. for

4.This method of production was adopted ... most car manufacturers and became known as Detroit automation.

1. for 2. by 3. into

5.... numerically controlled ma­chining centre, machine tools can perform several dif­ferent machining operations.

1. behind 2.in 3.to

6. The motions of these machines are controlled ... punched paper or

magnetic tapes.

1. by 2. to 3. at

7. ... the drawing has been completed the computer auto.

1. for 2. after 3. of

 

Automation of processes

A process control or automation system is used to automatically control a process such as chemical, oil refineries, paper and pulp factories. The PAS often uses a network to interconnect sensors, controllers, operator terminals and actuators. The PAS is often based on open standards in contrast to a DCS (distributed control system), which is traditionally proprietary. However in recent times the PAS is considered to be more associated with SCADA systems. PAS is the lowest level of automation, while MES (manufacturing execution system) is considered to be directly positioned above a PAS. Process automation involves using computer technology and software engineering to help power plants and factories in industries as diverse as paper, mining and cement operate more efficiently and safely. Major blocks of PAS are: microprocessors, micro controllers and microcomputers, multiprocessors, LANs, SCADA, RTU (remote terminal units) and analog and digital I/O modules.

In the absence of process automation, plant operators have to physically monitor performance values and the quality of outputs to determine the best settings on which to run the production equipment. Maintenance is carried out at set intervals. It is generally results in operational inefficiency and unsafe operating conditions. Process automation simplifies it with the help of sensors at thousands of spots around the plant that collect data on temperatures, pressures, flows and so on. The information is stored and analyzed on the computer and the entire plant and each piece of production equipment can be monitored on a large screen in a control room. Plant operating settings are then automatically adjusted to achieve the optimum production. Plant operators can manually override the process automation systems when necessary.

Factory owners want their equipment to deliver the highest output with as little production cost as possible. In many industries including oil, gas and petrochemicals, energy costs can represent 30 to 50 percent of the total production cost. In process automation, the computer program uses measurements to show not only how the plant is working but to simulate different operating modes and find the optimal strategy for the plant. A unique characteristic of this software is its ability to "learn" and predict trends, helping speed up the response time to changing conditions. The software and controls regulate equipment to run at the optimum speed that requires the least energy. They also ensure the consistency of quality, meaning less energy is wasted producing products that turn out to be defective, and they forecast when maintenance is needed so less time and energy is spent stopping and restarting equipment for routine inspections.

Vocabulary:

· oil refineries – нефтеперерабатывающие заводы

· PAS – автоматизация технологических процессов

· DCS – распределенная система управления

· SCADA – диспетчерское управление и сбор данных

· Maintenance – техническое обслуживание

· LAN – локальная вычислительная сеть

 

1. Answer the questions:

1.Why is used a process control or automation system?

2.What is the PAS?

3.What are the major blocks of PAS?

4.How is carried maintenance?

5.Process automation simplifies it with the help of sensors at thousands of spots around the plant, doesn’t it?

6.Is the information stored and analyzed on the computer or in the control room?

7.Why do the software and controls regulate equipment?

 

2. True or False:

1.In many industries including oil, gas and petrochemicals, energy costs can represent 40 to 70 percent of the total production cost.

2.The information is stored and analyzed on the computer and the entire plant and each piece of production equipment can be monitored on a small screen in a control room.

3.3. A unique characteristic of this software is its ability to "learn" and predict trends, helping speed up the response time to changing conditions.

4.They also ensure the consistency of quality, meaning less energy is wasted producing products that turn out to be defective, and they forecast when maintenance is needed so less time and energy is spent stopping and restarting equipment for routine inspections.

5.Major blocks of PAS are: microprocessors, micro controllers and microcomputers, microprocessors, LANs, SCADA, RTU (remote terminal units) and analog and digital I/O modules

 

ТИ - 3

(Информационные обеспечение технологий соединения материалов - Оборудование и технология сварочного производства)