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Aug 06, 2026
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PROC 233 - Process Instrumentation I
PREREQUISITES: PROC 131 - Introduction to Process Technology .
COREQUISITES: PROC 132 - Process Technology I (Equipment) .
PROGRAM: Industrial Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019
Provides an introduction to the field of Instrumentation and covers process variables and the various instruments used to sense, measure, transmit, and control those variables. This course also introduces control loops and the elements that are found in different types of loops, such as controllers, regulators, and final control elements. The course concludes with a study of instrumentation drawings and diagrams and a unit on troubleshooting instrumentation.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Discuss the evolution and importance of process instrumentation to the petrochemical and refining industry. [f]
- Describe the process variables and elements associated with pressure and pressure instruments. [f]
- Describe the process variables and elements associated with temperature and temperature instruments. [f]
- Describe the process variables and elements associated with level and level instruments. [f]
- Describe the process variables and elements associated with flow and flow instruments. [f]
- Describe the process variables and elements associated with analytical instruments. [f]
- Define terms associated with miscellaneous measuring devices. [f]
- Explain control loops, simple loop theory, primary sensors, transmitters, transducers, control valves and controllers. [e,f]
- Compare and contrast symbology, process diagrams, instrumentation sketching, and instrumentation troubleshooting. [f]
- Describe the types of instrumentation in the petrochemical and refining industry. [f]
- Explain the purpose and operation of signal transmitters, process controllers, control schemes, and advanced control schemes. [a,f]
- Demonstrate ability to read and interpret technical documents. [b,e]
- Demonstrate ability to use various types of software applicable to course. [a]
Note: Letters following objectives correspond to ATMAE Outcomes
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Control loop
- Terms
- Symbols
- Diagrams
- PFD
- Pressure
- Temperature
- Level
- Flow
- Transducers
- Transmitters
- Control loop 1 and 2
- Controller
- Programmable logic controllers
- Shutdown
- Distributive control systems
- Interlock
- Analyzers
- P and ID
- Process variables
- Elements
- Instruments
- Pressures
- Analytical
- Single loop
- Measuring devices
- Primary sensors
- Control valves
- Symbology
- Troubleshooting
- Conversion
- Signal transmission
- Schemes
- Advanced schemes
- PLC
- Interlocks
- DCS
- Protective devices
- ESD
- Malfunctions
GRADING POLICY
| A |
90-100 |
| B |
80-89 |
| C |
70-79 |
| D |
60-69 |
| F |
0-59 |
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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