ELT 215 - Level/Flow/Pressure Process Measurement and Control Theory

3 Credits

Theory and application of measurement and process control with an emphasis on pressure, temperature, level, and flow. Common instrumentation signals. Methods of tuning, programming, and troubleshooting process control loops on DCS and PLC platforms. Final element selection and troubleshooting. Application of calibration of transmitters, indicators, and controllers. Interfacing pressure sensors and transmitters, and computer devices. PID control loop tuning, installation and troubleshooting of working systems. Connecting and configuring instrumentation for programmable controllers.

Corequisites: ELT 225