Description

This course provides an appreciation of the principles of measurement and principal design features of a variety of instruments and develops an understanding of the importance of good measurement for effective control. Topics include metrics of measurement: pneumatic, electrical & digital signals: principles of measurement; common sensor design features, criteria for sensor selection, installation, operation and use: analytical measurements: control valves; characteristics & sizing: digital communications; HART & Fieldbus, relevant standards. Practical work involving calibration, fault finding and functional testing with different signal types is carried out in the Process Control Laboratory.

Program

Bachelor degree in Chemical and Petrochemical Engineering Department (144)

Objectives

• This course provides an appreciation of the principles of measurement and principal design features of a variety of instruments and develops an understanding of the importance of good measurement for effective control. Topics include metrics of measurement: pneumatic, electrical & digital signals: principles of measurement; common sensor design features, criteria for sensor selection, installation, operation and use: analytical measurements: control valves; characteristics & sizing: digital communications; HART & Fieldbus, relevant standards. Practical work involving calibration, fault finding and functional testing with different signal types is carried out in the Process Control Laboratory.