Automation, Instrumentation, Measurements, and Process Control

The control of processes in today’s world requires accurate knowledge of process conditions, and this, in turn, means accurate measurement of those conditions. Without measurement, there can be no control and no information as to the state of the process. A greater understanding of the measuring equipment and the instruments can improve the performance of the operator, and this, in turn, will improve plant performance.
 

The principles behind the selection
 

Better knowledge of how equipment is selected and how it is constructed, and how it works also helps an operator to identify the cause of problems and prevent their Recurrence. Hence, the economic benefits of properly trained and informed operators can be readily quantified. It is suitable for operators. Describes the major types of measuring and control instruments and equipment that are used. Describes the principles behind the selection, construction, and operation of process measurement and control equipment. Builds on the existing knowledge of process operators. 

• Specify and design instrumentation systems for pressure, level, temperature, and flow.
• Identify a large number of industrial analytical measuring instruments.
• Describe the construction and operation of the most important analytical instruments.
• Be able to conduct the following types of measurement: pH, conductivity, turbidity, hygrometry, dissolved oxygen, total free chlorine, and online chromatography.
• Implement procedures for testing and calibration of analytical instruments.
• Correctly select and size control valves for any particular application.
• Troubleshoot and identify problems with instrumentation systems.
• Isolate control loops and identify a faulty instrument.