PROCESS CONTROL

Catalog description

This introductory course covers the equipment and technology associated with the control systems found in modern chemical process and manufacturing plants. The introduction is followed by units covering valves, piping and vessels, pumps, compressors, turbines and motors, heat exchangers, cooling towers, boilers, furnaces, basic instrumentation and basic process diagrams. This course introduces the concept of process control and instrumentation and covers the fundamental components of a control loop. PID control and PLC's are introduced along with the concept of distributive control systems. The function of pneumatic and electronic transmitters and transducers is explained and the function, operation, and maintenance of chemical analyzers are included. The application of trouble shooting is incorporated and safety awareness, environmental responsibility, and professionalism in the workplace are reinforced.