ELE250 Industrial Instrumentation
Course description for academic year 2020/2021
Contents and structure
The subject covers the most common components and measurements found in process monitoring and control.
Contents
- Introduction to the content of measurement systems in industrial processes, including process control and data acquisition
- P&ID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagram) with the relations between measurements and process equipment such as pumps and valves
- An overview of common processes and their corresponding measurements and instruments, such as pressure, temperature, flow and level (plus instrument functionality)
- Explosion safety and reliability
Learning Outcome
Knowledge
The candidate has an overview of industrial control and supervision.
Skills
The candidate is able to participate in the selection of instrumentation solutions for an industrial process.
General qualifications
The candidate is able to participate in planning, commissioning and operation of an industrial instrumentation system
Entry requirements
None
Recommended previous knowledge
The students are assumed to have prerequisites similar to the following subjects:
- ELE141 Electric Basics 1
- ELE142 Electric Basics 2
Teaching methods
Lectures
Compulsory learning activities
One compulsory exercise. The coursework requirements are valid for three following semesters
Assessment
Written exam, 3 hours. Grades from A to F, where F is not passed.
Examination support material
All written and printed aids, any calculator.
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