GTU 3151709 Process Instrumentation: Basic Information and Course Outcome

Teaching and Examination Scheme:

Subject CodeSubject NameLTPCreditsESE (E)PA (M)Viva (V)PA (I)Total
3151709Process Instrumetantion302470303020150

Type of course: Professional Elective

Prerequisite: Control System Components, Measurement

Rationale: Process instrumentation is about the measurement of process parameters and its control. Instrumentation is a collective term for measuring instruments that are used for indicating, measuring and recording physical quantities. Instrumentation system includes control panel, valves, signal conditioners and transmitters.

Suggested Specification table with Marks (Theory):

R LevelU LevelA LevelN LevelE LevelC Level
212121700

Legends: R: Remembrance, U: Understanding, A: Application, N: Analyze and E: Evaluate C: Create and above Levels (Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy).

Note: This specification table shall be treated as a general guideline for students and teachers. The actual distribution of marks in the question paper may vary slightly from above table.

Course Outcome:

1) Explain basic fundamentals of instrumentation and Control room design.

2) Select and employ control system components like transmitters, converters, safety valves for process loop setup.

3) Perform maintenance & calibration of final control elements and telemetry systems.

4) Identify the Plant hazards, select safety devices and apply protection methods for risk management.

5) Apply relevant concept to design and analyse the process and instrumentation diagram (P&ID) for project engineering of process plants.

Major Equipment:

Charts for tag numbering system and standard symbols, Relevant ISA standards, Field instruments like transmitters, Control valve trainer, Control valve with positioned and other accessories, I/P converters, Customized control panel, etc. along with standard test and calibrating devices.

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