Fundamentals of Instrumentation (Polk State College)
Course #AMI2010 - 32 Hours
This hands-on introductory course to instrumentation will start by providing maintenance and engineering personnel with a basic understanding of wiring, signals, instrumentation technologies, applications and installations. Fundamental operation of the common instruments found in today's process industries will be examined from a view applicable to virtually any manufacturer's equipment. Typical troubleshooting procedures for instrumentation will be covered and practiced.
Content
Instrumentation measurement theory
Read and understand piping and instrument drawings
Perform set up and configuration of basic instruments
Apply safe trouble shooting techniques for instrument control
Perform proper installation of instrumentation
Introduction to Flow, Level, Pressure, Temperature, and Liquid Analysis
Objectives
Recognize the various type of process instrumentation found in processes of all types of industry
Understand basic Piping & Instrument Drawings (P&ID), how instruments are installed and wired
Properly install and commission common process instruments
Troubleshoot instrumentation loops to determine malfunctioning elements within the loop and determine best how to repair the loop to operating condition
Who should attend?
Engineering and maintenance personnel
Prerequisites
Not sure if this course is right for you? Take the following free assessments through the Process Training Portal:
Flow Fundamentals
Coriolis Fundamentals
Electromagnetic Fundamentals
Level Fundamentals
Time of Flight Fundamentals
Pressure Fundamentals
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