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Instrumentation And Control Technology: Case Studies
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Intermediate
40 hours
8 topics
Learning Objectives
5 objectives- Understand the fundamental concepts of instrumentation and control technology and their applications across various industries.
- Explore different types of control systems used in industrial automation including PLCs, SCADA, and DCS.
- Analyze the role of instrumentation in process industries for measurement and control of critical process variables.
- Evaluate real-world applications through case studies on automated manufacturing plants and smart building automation.
- Examine emerging technologies such as wireless instrumentation, Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and IoT integration in instrumentation and control.
Content Outline
PreviewUnit 3396: Instrumentation and Control Technology
1. Introduction to Instrumentation and Control Technology
- Fundamentals of instrumentation and control
- Components: Sensors, Actuators, Controllers
- Control system overview
- Applications across industries (manufacturing, oil & gas, chemical, building automation)
2. Control Systems in Industrial Automation
- Overview of control systems
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
- Architecture and operation
- Programming basics
- Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
- System components
- Data acquisition and monitoring
- Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
- Characteristics and applications
- Comparison of PLC, SCADA, and DCS
3. Instrumentation in Process Industries
- Importance of instrumentation in process control
- Measurement variables:
- Pressure (types of sensors, calibration)
- Temperature (thermocouples, RTDs)
- Flow (flow meters, principles)
- Level (ultrasonic, radar, float sensors)
- Control of process variables
- Instrumentation challenges in chemical, oil & gas, and manufacturing plants
4. Case Study: Automated Manufacturing Plant
- Overview of the manufacturing plant
- Instrumentation and control technologies implemented
- Optimization of production processes
- Quality assurance through control systems
- Lessons learned and best practices
5. Wireless Instrumentation and Control
- Overview of wireless instrumentation
- Types of wireless sensors
- Communication protocols (Zigbee, WirelessHART, ISA100)
- Benefits of wireless systems:
- Remote monitoring
- Reduced wiring cost
- Flexibility and scalability
- Challenges and limitations
6. Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
- Concept and importance of SIS
- Components of SIS
- Safety lifecycle and standards (IEC 61508, IEC 61511)
- Applications in high-risk industries (oil refineries, chemical plants)
- Risk reduction and protection mechanisms
7. Integration of IoT in Instrumentation and Control
- Introduction to IoT concepts
- IoT-enabled sensors and devices
- Data acquisition and cloud integration
- Data-driven decision making and analytics
- Predictive maintenance
- Remote monitoring and control
8. Case Study: Smart Building Automation
- Smart building overview
- Sensors and actuators used
- Control systems for HVAC, lighting, security
- Energy efficiency optimization
- Occupant comfort and safety
- Integration challenges and solutions
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