ZINM2024 - Advanced Instrumentation and Process Control

Course Description

Learn the concepts and practices in the measurement and control of mechanical process variables in industry. This course introduces methods of instrumentation,
characteristics of instruments, sensors, data acquisition and presentation, measurement and analysis of basic dimensions, force, motion, pressure,
temperature, fluid flow and fluid viscosity.

This course is a technician-level approach to instrumentation and control techniques. The content is organized in a logical sequence, beginning with an introduction to the field of instrumentation and continuing through all the elements of a control system. 

• Systems approach to integrating instruments into a complex system

• Comprehensive applications for instruments and controllers in typical industrial control systems

• Examples that show how to install instruments and protect them from damaging environmental conditions

Course Outline

• Instrumentation Overview

• Fundamentals of Process Control

• Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams

• Temperature, Heat and Energy

• Thermal Expansion Thermometers

• Electrical Thermometers

• Infrared Radiation Thermometers

• Practical Temperature Measurement and Calibration

• Pressure

• Mechanical Pressure Instruments

• Electrical Pressure Instruments

• Practical Pressure Measurement and Calibration

• Mechanical Level Instruments

• Electrical Level Instruments

• Ultrasonic, Radar and Laser Level Instruments

• Practical Level Measurement and Calibration

• Fluid Flow

• Differential Pressure Flowmeters

• Mechanical Flowmeters

• Magnetic, Ultrasonic and Mass Flowmeters

• Practical Flow Measurement

• Gas Analyzers

• Humidity and Solids Moisture Analyzers

• Liquid Analyzers

• Electrochemical and Composition Analyzers

• Mechanical and Proximity Switches

• Practical Position Measurement

• Transmission Signals

• Digital Numbering Systems and Codes

• Digital Communications

• Industrial Networks

• Wireless Systems

• Practical Transmission and Communication

• Automatic Control and Process Dynamics

• Control Strategies

• Controller Tuning

• Digital and Electric Controllers

• Hydraulic Analysis

• Control Valves

• Selection and Sizing of Control Valves

• Regulators and Dampers

• Actuators and Positioners

• Variable-Speed Drives and Electric Power Controllers

• Safety Devices and Equipment

• Electrical Safety Standards

• Safety Instrumented Systems

• General Control Techniques

• Temperature Control

• Pressure and Level Control

• Flow Control

• Analysis and Multivariable Control

Learner Outcomes

Students will understand the elements of pressure, temperature, level and flow measurement and the mechanical and electrical aspects of instruments used to control the dynamics of processes. 

Students will demonstrate knowledge of commonly used process measurement devices, control methods and strategies, as well as the proper selection, identification, design, installation and operation of instrumentation.

Students will demonstrate knowledge of industrial process valve maintenance and instrumentation, including calibration, configuration, troubleshooting and the use of valves with instrumentation.

Students will demonstrate the knowledge and ability to develop, construct and functionally check a process control loop created by the student teams.

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