Instrumentation & Control Principles

Who is the course for?
This module is intended to give learners an appreciation of the principles of industrial instrumentation. The unit will also give learners an understanding of the techniques used in industrial process control and enable them to predict controller settings and make adjustments to achieve stability in such a control system.

What will I study?

Investigate the operation of modern instrumentation systems used in process measurement

• Describe terminology used in process measurements
• Evaluate a range of sensors and transducers with reference to manufacturers’ terminology
• Describe the construction and operation of modem sensors used to measure pressure, level, temperature and flow
• Describe typical applications for the sensors examined
• Describe signal conditioning and transmission

Examine process control systems and controllers

• Explain the need for process control
• Describe process control terminology
• Determine the medium required for successful transmission ‘name sensors, conditioners and display units for a range of specific purposes
• Examine several tuning techniques
• Describe the control actions required for different systems
• Represent systems using standard diagrams

Examine the use of regulating units used in control systems.

• Identify the main parts of a regulating unit
• Evaluate a regulating unit with reference to standard terminology, including manufacturers’ specifications
• Select the plug characteristics required for a specified process
• Describe the characteristics of a range of regulating units
• Examine the use of valve positioners
• Calculate the CV of a control valve from relevant data

Assessment Outcomes: At the end of these modules the student should be able to demonstrate a practical capacity to carry out the tasks listed to a commercially acceptable standard, applying principles correctly in context but may not yet have developed a deep understanding of the theoretical underpinning of the subject. Optional assessments are included.

How will the course be delivered?

The course runs for a maximum of 1 week – 9am until 7pm.

It is essential that all attendees:

1. Are competent with maths (No lower than GCSE Grade C)
2. Have a good level of written and spoken English
3. Have some understanding/experience of underlying concepts of engineering

The college operates a no refunds policy as detailed below. Cancellations and transfer requests are subject to the following conditions:

• More than 4 weeks notice – no charge
• 4 weeks notice – 30% of the cost
• 2-3 weeks notice – 50% of the cost
• 1-2 weeks notice – 75% of the cost
• Less than 1 weeks notice – 100% of the cost

All cancellations must be made in writing and are subject to a £10 administration charge. The full fee’s policy is available on request.

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£500 per person
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