IMS 3040 - Process Control

1. Introduction to Process Control
   1. Define Process Control.
   2. Describe the basic process control terms.
   3. Master the process control applications and process variable.
   4. Master the function of manual control.
   5. Demonstrate the ability to read sight gauges.
2. Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams
   1. Describe and demonstrate the use of a process diagram.
   2. Identify the symbols for valves, pumps, level and flow sensing elements, and pressure and temperature elements.
3. Loop Controllers
   1. Describe the function and construction of a loop controller.
   2. Demonstrate the operation and function of a controller from start-up through programing.
   3. Learn and demonstrate how to enter controller parameters.
   4. Demonstrate the operation of a controller in manual mode.
   5. Demonstrate the operation of a controller from manual to automatic mode.
4. Level Measurement
   1. Describe level sensor operation.
   2. Understand and demonstrate the adjustment of level sensors.
   3. Understand and apply level sensor signal measurements.
   4. Define specific gravity. 
   5. Demonstrate how to configure a controller to display a process variable.
5. Liquid Level Control
   1. Describe and demonstrate the use of relay-based on/off process control systems.
   2. Program a controller process meters discrete outputs as alarms.
   3. Describe the operation of a closed loop liquid level control system.
   4. Program discrete inputs and outputs on a controller.
6. Flow Measurement and Control
   1. Describe the function of flow measurement.
   2. Master the flow measurement units.
   3. Describe the function of a paddle wheel and turbine flow sensor.
   4. Operate a flow control loop using a paddlewheel sensor.
7. Ultrasonic Level Measurement
   1. Describe the function of an ultrasonic level sensor.
   2. Demonstrate the process to correctly wire an ultrasonic level sensor for inverted and for non-inverted measurement.
   3. Operate the ultrasonic sensor in a control system.