INST Index

Second year Instrumentation course sequence

Fall Quarter

INST200 Introduction to Instrumentation (required in students first quarter) or2 credits

INST205 Job Prep I (students second quarter) orINST206 Job Prep II (students third quarter) 1 credit

INST240 Pressure and Level measurement 6 credits

INST241 Temperature and Flow measurement 6 credits

INST242 Analytical measurement 5 credits

Winter Quarter



INST250 Final Control Elements 5 credits

INST251 PID Control 5 credits

INST252 Loop Tuning 4 credits

PTEC 107 Process Science 5 credits

Spring Quarter



INST260 Data Acquisition Systems 4 credits

INST262 DCS and Fieldbus 5 credits

INST263 Control Strategies 5 credits

ENGT122 CAD 1: Basics 6 credits

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Sequence of second-year Instrumentation courses

INST 240 -- 6 crPressure/Level Measurement

INST 241 -- 6 crTemp./Flow Measurement

INST 242 -- 5 crAnalytical Measurement

INST 250 -- 5 cr

INST 251 -- 5 crPID Control

Final Control Elements

Loop TuningINST 252 -- 4 cr

Data Acquisition Systems

INST 262 -- 5 crDCS and Fieldbus

INST 263 -- 5 crControl Strategies

Fall quarter Winter quarter Spring quarterSummer quarter

INST 230 -- 3 crMotor Controls

INST 231 -- 3 crPLC Programming

INST 232 -- 3 crPLC Systems

Offered 1st week ofINST 200 -- 1 wkIntro. to Instrumentation

Job Prep I

Job Prep II

INST 205 -- 1 cr

INST 206 -- 1 cr

INST25x, and INST26x coursesPrerequisite for all INST24x, Fall, Winter, and

Spring quarters

Offered 1st week ofFall, Winter, andSpring quarters

INST 260 -- 4 cr

ENGT 122 -- 6 crCAD 1: Basics

including MATH 141 (Precalculus 1)Core Electronics -- 3 qtrs

Prerequisite for INST206

(Only if 4th quarter was Summer: INST23x)

All coursescompleted? No

Yes

Graduate!!!

PTEC 107 -- 5 crProcess Science

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The particular sequence of courses you take during the second year depends on when you complete allfirst-year courses and enter the second year. Since students enter the second year of Instrumentation at fourdifferent times (beginnings of Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters), the particular course sequencefor any student will likely be different from the course sequence of classmates.

Some second-year courses are only offered in particular quarters with those quarters not having to bein sequence, while others are offered three out of the four quarters and must be taken in sequence. Thefollowing layout shows four typical course sequences for second-year Instrumentation students, depending onwhen they first enter the second year of the program:

Summer quarter







Fall quarter

INST 200 -- 1 wkIntro. to Instrumentation

Winter quarter

Job Prep IINST 205 -- 1 cr

INST 250 -- 5 crFinal Control Elements



Job Prep IIINST 206 -- 1 cr

Spring quarter

Data Acquisition SystemsINST 260 -- 4 cr




Graduation!

Possible course schedules depending on date of entry into 2nd year

Summer quarter







Fall quarter


Winter quarter






Spring quarter





Graduation!

Summer quarter







Fall quarter

Winter quarter




Spring quarter





Graduation!

Summer quarter







Fall quarter

Winter quarter




Spring quarter





Graduation!







July

Aug.

Sept.

Dec.

Jan.

Mar.

April

June

July

Aug.

Sept.

Dec.

Jan.

Mar.

April

June

Jan.

Mar.

April

June

July

Aug.

Sept.

Dec.

April

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July

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Beginning in Summer Beginning in Fall Beginning in Winter Beginning in Spring





file sequence

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INST 200 (Introduction to Instrumentation)

Lab

Building a simple control loop: Questions 111 and 112, due at the end of day 5

Feedback questions

Questions 101 through 110, due at the end of day 5

Circuit Concepts Review Exam

Day 1

Specific objectives for the mastery exam: Sketch wires connecting components together to form a circuit fulfilling a specified function Analyze a DC resistor circuit (Ohms Law, Kirchhoffs Laws) Analyze a DC circuit containing capacitance or inductance (charging and discharging, components as

sources vs. loads) Solve for a specified variable in an algebraic formula Calculate side lengths and/or angles in a right triangle Determine the possibility of suggested faults in a simple circuit given measured values (voltage, current),a schematic diagram, and reported symptoms (predicting the effects of shorts vs. opens)

Analyze an AC circuit containing capacitance and/or inductance (passive filters, capacitive and inductivephase shift, transformers)

Analyze a DC operational amplifier circuit (Ohms Law, Kirchhoffs Laws, negative feedback vs. positivefeedback vs. no feedback)

Analyze a relay ladder logic circuit (contact and coil states) Analyze a semiconductor logic circuit (BJT/MOSFET transistor states, logic gate functions)

Question 113 identifies resources for you to review these foundational circuit concepts

Recommended daily schedule

Day 1

Theory session topic: Introduction to second-year program objectives, industry expectations

Questions 1 through 20; answer questions 1-7 in preparation for discussion (remainder for practice)

Take INST200 mastery exam (circuit concepts review)

Day 2

Theory session topic: General introduction to instrumentation and control systems


Day 3

Theory session topic: Analog electronic and HART instruments, signals


Day 4

Theory session topic: Standard diagrams for instrumentation ; Signal wiring and tube connections


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Day 5

Theory session topic: Process troubleshooting


Feedback questions (101 through 110) due at the end of the day

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INST 205 (Job Prep I)

Recommended schedule

Day 1

Independent activity: Work on homework questions 1 through 10

Day 2

Classroom session: Resume and cover letter writing, job searching attendance is mandatory!

Independent activity: Work on resume and/or cover letter


Day 3

Independent activity: Work on resume and/or cover letter


Recommend submitting rough draft of resume to instructor email submission preferred (Microsoft Wordor Adobe PDF format only!)

Recommend submitting rough draft of cover letter to instructor email submission preferred (MicrosoftWord or Adobe PDF format only!)

Day 4

Guest speakers: Round-table discussion with employer representatives (varies per quarter)

Independent activity: Final editing of resume and/or cover letter

Independent activity: Finish all homework questions 1 through 10

Day 5

Homework due at the end of the day (questions 1 through 10)

Instrumentation-specific resume due at the end of the day (no spelling or grammar errors)

Instrumentation-specific cover letter due at the end of the day (no spelling or grammar errors)

Note: Successfully completing a jobshadow experience either during the week this course is scheduled orduring the school break preceding this course counts as equivalent credit for all assignments but the resumeand cover letter.

IMPORTANT NOTE!

This course is largely self-directed, with little formal instruction given. It is imperative that you attendthe classroom session and also complete all the prescribed activities by the end of the school day on Day5. Anyone absent from the classroom session (unless due to a jobshadow or an emergency situation) willbe dropped from the course as a no-show. Barring some personal (documented) emergency preventing yourtimely submission of assignments, any late work will result in a failing grade for the course! The work youmust submit by Day 5 is listed in bold print above.

The resume and cover letter you submit on Day 5 are final edits, not drafts. Spelling errors, grammaticalproblems, and/or unprofessional formatting are not acceptable. This is why you are encouraged to submitrough drafts on Day 3. If you have doubts about the content or formatting of either your resume or yourcover letter, the time to consult with your instructor and receive input is before Day 5!

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INST 206 (Job Prep II)

Recommended schedule

Day 1

Classroom session: Job search and interviews attendance is mandatory!

Independent activity: Work on homework questions 1 through 10 (includes informational interview assign-ment)

Day 2

Major topics: Industrial safety considerations


Day 3


Day 4

Guest speakers: Round-table discussion with employer representatives (varies per quarter)

Independent activity: Finish all homework questions 1 through 10 (includes informational interview as-signment)

Day 5

Homework due at the end of the day (questions 1 through 10, includes informational interview assign-ment)

Complete and submit a Degree Application form with the BTC registration office

Note: Successfully completing a jobshadow experience either during the week this course is scheduled orduring the school break preceding this course counts as equivalent credit for all course assignments.

IMPORTANT NOTE!

This course is largely self-directed, with little formal instruction given. It is imperative that you attendthe classroom session and also complete all the prescribed activities by the end of the school day on Day5. Anyone absent from the classroom session (unless due to a jobshadow or an emergency situation) willbe dropped from the course as a no-show. Completing the informational interview in particular will likelyrequire more time than you think, so start early! Barring some personal (documented) emergency preventingyour timely submission of assignments, any late work will result in a failing grade for the course! The workyou must submit by Day 5 is listed in bold print above.

Of these, the one most often responsible for students failure of the course is the informational interview,because companies may not be able to provide you with an interview opportunity in a timely manner. Workon getting the informational interview done as soon as possible! Work on setting up multiple interviewappointments if you have any doubt that your first choice will not come through on time.

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INST 230 (Motor Controls), section 1

Lab

Reversing three-phase motor starter circuit and PLC trainer construction: Question 91, completed objec-tives due by the end of day 3, section 2PLC trainer details: Question 92

Exam

Day 4 of next section only a simple calculator may be used!

Specific objectives for the mastery exam: Properly wire a start/stop motor control circuit (question 93) Sketch proper wire connections for a relay control circuit Determine status of a relay logic circuit given a schematic diagram and switch stimulus conditions Calculate either the full-load current or the horsepower of an electric motor (single-phase) given the line

voltage and one of the other parameters Solve for a specified variable in an algebraic formula Determine the possibility of suggested faults in a simple circuit given measured values (voltage, current),a schematic diagram, and reported symptoms

INST241 Review: Identify (American) wire colors for different thermocouple types INST251 Review: Determine the effect of a component fault or condition change in a single-loop con-trolled process

INST260 Review: Convert between different numeration systems (decimal, binary, hexadecimal)


Day 1

Theory session topic: Introduction to second-year program objectives, industry expectations


Take INST200 practice mastery exam

Note: Continuing students (i.e. those who have taken other INST200-level courses) mayskip this introductory classroom session and focus on obtaining their PLC components inpreparation for the INST231 course. All students need to attend the lab portion of Day 1,though!

Day 2

Theory session topic: AC power systems


Day 3

Theory session topic: AC electric motors


Day 4

Theory session topic: Relay circuits and motor controls


Feedback questions (81 through 90) are optional and may be submitted for review at the end of the day

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INST 230 (Motor Controls), section 2

Lab

Reversing three-phase motor starter circuit and PLC trainer construction: Question 71, completed objec-tives due by the end of day 3PLC trainer details: Question 72

Exam

Day 4 only a simple calculator may be used!

Specific objectives for the mastery exam: Properly wire a start/stop motor control circuit (question 73) Sketch proper wire connections for a relay control circuit Determine status of a relay logic circuit given a schematic diagram and switch stimulus conditions Calculate either the full-load current or the horsepower of an electric motor (single-phase) given the line

voltage and one of the other parameters Solve for a specified variable in an algebraic formula Determine the possibility of suggested faults in a simple circuit given measured values (voltage, current),a schematic diagram, and reported symptoms

INST241 Review: Identify (American) wire colors for different thermocouple types INST251 Review: Determine the effect of a component fault or condition change in a single-loop con-trolled process



Day 1

Theory session topic: Process switches and control circuits


Day 2

Theory session topic: Soft start and variable-frequency drives


Day 3

Theory session topic: Review for exam


Build and test mastery exam circuit (Question 73)


Day 4

Exam

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INST 231 (PLC Programming), section 1

Lab

PLC-based motor control system: Question 91 and 92, completed objectives due by the end of day2, section 2

Exam


Specific objectives for the mastery exam: Program a start/stop function in a PLC and wire it to control an electromechanical relay (question 93) Sketch proper wire connections for sourcing or sinking PLC I/O points Determine status of PLC discrete output given discrete input states and a simple RLL program listing Calculate either the full-load current or the horsepower of an electric motor (either single- or three-phase)given the line voltage and one of the other parameters

Solve for a specified variable in an algebraic formula Determine the possibility of suggested faults in a simple PLC circuit given a wiring diagram, RLLprogram listing, and reported symptoms

INST240 Review: Calculate ranges for hydrostatic (DP) level-measuring instruments given physicaldimensions and fluid densities

INST250 Review: Convert between different pressure units (PSI, W.C., bar, etc.) INST262 Review: Identify specific instrument calibration errors (zero, span, linearity, hysteresis) from

data in an As-Found table


Day 1

Theory session topic: Introduction to PLCs


Day 2

Theory session topic: Contact and coil programming


Day 3

Theory session topic: Counter instructions


Day 4

Theory session topic: Timer instructions



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INST 231 (PLC Programming), section 2

Lab

PLC-based motor control system: Question 51 and 52, completed objectives due by the end of day 2

Exam


Specific objectives for the mastery exam: Program a start/stop function in a PLC and wire it to control an electromechanical relay (question 53) Sketch proper wire connections for sourcing or sinking PLC I/O points Determine status of PLC discrete output given discrete input states and a simple RLL program listing Calculate either the full-load current or the horsepower of an electric motor (either single- or three-phase)given the line voltage and one of the other parameters

Solve for a specified variable in an algebraic formula Determine the possibility of suggested faults in a simple PLC circuit given a wiring diagram, RLLprogram listing, and reported symptoms


INST250 Review: Convert between different pressure units (PSI, W.C., bar, etc.) INST262 Review: Identify specific instrument calibration errors (zero, span, linearity, hysteresis) from



Day 1

Theory session topic: Sequencing instructions


Day 2





Day 3

Exam

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INST 232 (PLC Systems), section 1

Lab

HMI configuration for PLC control system: Question 91, completed objectives due by the end of day2, section 2

Exam


Specific objectives for the mastery exam: Program a counter or timer function in a PLC (of a different manufacturer than your own!) and wire

it to control a variable-frequency motor drive (question 92) Sketch proper wire connections for sourcing or sinking PLC I/O points Determine status of discrete PLC outputs given discrete input states and a RLL program Calculate voltages and currents within balanced three-phase AC electrical circuits Solve for a specified variable in an algebraic formula Determine the possibility of suggested faults in a simple PLC circuit given a wiring diagram, RLLprogram listing, meter measurements, and/or reported symptoms

INST240 Review: Determine suitability of different level-measuring technologies for a given process fluidtype

INST251 Review: Identify the graphed response of a controller as being either P, I, or D INST263 Review: Determine effect of a fault in a selector or override control system


Day 1

Theory session topic: Introduction to Human-Machine Interface (HMI) panels


Day 2

Theory session topic: Applications and programming practice


Day 3

Theory session topic: Data comparison and arithmetic instructions


Day 4

Theory session topic: Data transfer instructions



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INST 232 (PLC Systems), section 2

Lab

HMI configuration for PLC control system: Question 51, completed objectives due by the end of day2

Exam


Specific objectives for the mastery exam: Program a counter or timer function in a PLC (of a different manufacturer than your own!) and wire

it to control a variable-frequency motor drive (question 52) Sketch proper wire connections for sourcing or sinking PLC I/O points Determine status of discrete PLC outputs given discrete input states and a RLL program Calculate voltages and currents within balanced three-phase AC electrical circuits Solve for a specified variable in an algebraic formula Determine the possibility of suggested faults in a simple PLC circuit given a wiring diagram, RLLprogram listing, meter measurements, and/or reported symptoms

INST240 Review: Determine suitability of different level-measuring technologies for a given process fluidtype

INST251 Review: Identify the graphed response of a controller as being either P, I, or D INST263 Review: Determine effect of a fault in a selector or override control system


Day 1




Team tool locker inspection: have students inventory their team tool lockers, posting lists to the outsideof the locker doors documenting whats missing.


Day 2

Exam

Day 3

Theory session topic: Analog I/O


The last day of the quarter is a full day, where all students are expected to attend as usual. Together,we will spend the lab session completing any remaining lab objectives, as well as doing general clean-up,reorganization, equipment repair, and other tasks necessary for the maintenance of our lab facility. Seequestion 53 for a list of necessary tasks to complete.

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INST 240 (Pressure and Level Measurement), section 1

Lab

Pressure measurement loop: Questions 91 and 92, completed objectives due by the end of day 4,section 2

Exam


Specific objectives for the mastery exam:

Build a circuit to energize an electromechanical relay (question 93) Convert between different pressure units (PSI, W.C., bar, etc.) showing proper mathematical cancel-

lation of units (i.e. the unity fraction technique) Calculate pressure applied to a DP instrument in a realistic scenario Calculate instrument input and output values given calibrated ranges Solve for a specified variable in an algebraic formula Determine the possibility of suggested faults in a series-parallel circuit given measured values (voltage,current), a schematic diagram, and reported symptoms

INST231 Review: Sketch proper wire connections for sourcing or sinking PLC I/O points INST251 Review: Determine the effect of a component fault or condition change in a single-loop con-trolled process



Day 1

Theory session topic: Concepts of pressure and pressure unit conversions


Day 2

Theory session topic: Pressure measurement technologies


Day 3

Theory session topic: Instrument calibration


Day 4

Theory session topic: Electronic pressure measurement



Introduction to Fall Quarter

This quarter focuses on the subject of measurement. Ideas to keep in mind for special projects (alter-natives to standard lab as well as extra-credit) include measuring and recording physical variables in andaround the college campus. For those who have studied programmable logic controllers (PLCs), there will beapplication to use your PLCs again if equipped with analog inputs to receive the 4-20 mA signals producedby industrial transmitters.

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Lab

Pressure measurement loop: Questions 91 and 92, completed objectives due by the end of day 4

Exam



Build a circuit to energize an electromechanical relay (question 93) Convert between different pressure units (PSI, W.C., bar, etc.) showing proper mathematical cancel-

lation of units (i.e. the unity fraction technique) Calculate pressure applied to a DP instrument in a realistic scenario Calculate instrument input and output values given calibrated ranges Solve for a specified variable in an algebraic formula Determine the possibility of suggested faults in a series-parallel circuit given measured values (voltage,current), a schematic diagram, and reported symptoms

INST231 Review: Sketch proper wire connections for sourcing or sinking PLC I/O points INST251 Review: Determine the effect of a component fault or condition change in a single-loop con-trolled process



Day 1

Theory session topic: Pressure instrument accessories


Day 2

Theory session topic: Pneumatic pressure instruments


Day 3

Theory session topic: Pneumatic pressure instruments (continued) and pressure switches


Day 4





Day 5

Exam

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Lab

Level measurement loop: Questions 91 and 92, completed objectives due by the end of day 4, section4

Exam

Day 5 of next section


Build a circuit to sense either pressure or vacuum using a DP transmitter (question 93) Determine suitability of different level-measuring technologies for a given process fluid type Calculate ranges for hydrostatic (DP) level-measuring instruments given physical dimensions and fluiddensities

Calculate buoyant force values for a displacer-type level-measuring instrument at different liquid levels Solve for a specified variable in an algebraic formula Determine the possibility of suggested faults in a Wheatstone bridge circuit given measured values(voltage, current), a schematic diagram, and reported symptoms

INST231 Review: Determine status of PLC discrete output given discrete input states and a simpleRLL program listing

INST251 Review: Determine the effect of a component change on the gain of a pneumatic controllermechanism

INST263 Review: Determine the effect of a component fault or condition change in a cascade-, ratio-,or feedforward-controlled process


Day 1

Theory session topic: Level measurement technologies and liquid densities


Day 2

Theory session topic: Hydrostatic level measurement


Day 3

Theory session topic: Displacer level measurement


Day 4

Theory session topic: Measuring liquid-liquid interfaces



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Lab

Level measurement loop: Questions 91 and 92, completed objectives due by the end of day 4

Exam

Day 5


Build a circuit to sense either pressure or vacuum using a DP transmitter (question 93) Determine suitability of different level-measuring technologies for a given process fluid type Calculate ranges for hydrostatic (DP) level-measuring instruments given physical dimensions and fluiddensities

Calculate buoyant force values for a displacer-type level-measuring instrument at different liquid levels Solve for a specified variable in an algebraic formula Determine the possibility of suggested faults in a Wheatstone bridge circuit given measured values(voltage, current), a schematic diagram, and reported symptoms

INST231 Review: Determine status of PLC discrete output given discrete input states and a simpleRLL program listing


INST263 Review: Determine the effect of a component fault or condition change in a cascade-, ratio-,or feedforward-controlled process


Day 1

Theory session topic: Ultrasonic, radar, and laser level measurement


Day 2

Theory session topic: Weight, capacitance, and radiation level measurement


Day 3

Theory session topic: Point-contact and nonlinear level measurement


Day 4





Day 5

Exam

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INST 241 (Temperature and Flow Measurement), section 1

Lab

Temperature measurement loop: Questions 91 and 92, completed objectives due by the end of day 4,section 2

Exam


Specific objectives for the mastery exam: Build a circuit to sense temperature using a thermocouple or RTD transmitter (question 93) Sketch proper wire connections showing how to simulate an RTD or thermocouple input to a temperaturetransmitter using simple electronic components

Calculate temperatures or voltages in thermocouple and RTD circuits given access to thermocouple andRTD tables

Calculate instrument input and output values given calibrated ranges Solve for a specified variable in an algebraic formula Determine the possibility of suggested faults in a Wheatstone bridge circuit given measured values(voltage, current), a schematic diagram, and reported symptoms

INST230 Review: Calculate either the full-load current or the horsepower of an electric motor (eithersingle- or three-phase) given the line voltage and one of the other parameters

INST250 Review: Calculate Cv rating of control valve for liquid (non-cavitating) service INST263 Review: Determine effect of a fault in a selector or override control system


Day 1

Theory session topic: Temperature measurement technologies


Day 2

Theory session topic: Principles of heat and temperature


Day 3

Theory session topic: RTDs and thermistors


Day 4

Theory session topic: Thermocouples



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Lab

Temperature measurement loop: Questions 91 and 92, completed objectives due by the end of day 4

Exam


Specific objectives for the mastery exam: Build a circuit to sense temperature using a thermocouple or RTD transmitter (question 93) Sketch proper wire connections showing how to simulate an RTD or thermocouple input to a temperaturetransmitter using simple electronic components

Calculate temperatures or voltages in thermocouple and RTD circuits given access to thermocouple andRTD tables

Calculate instrument input and output values given calibrated ranges Solve for a specified variable in an algebraic formula Determine the possibility of suggested faults in a Wheatstone bridge circuit given measured values(voltage, current), a schematic diagram, and reported symptoms


INST250 Review: Calculate Cv rating of control valve for liquid (non-cavitating) service INST263 Review: Determine effect of a fault in a selector or override control system


Day 1

Theory session topic: Thermocouples (continued)


Day 2

Theory session topic: Thermocouple and RTD applications


Day 3

Theory session topic: Non-contact pyrometers, temperature switches, calibration standards, and acces-sories


Day 4





Day 5

Exam

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Lab

Flow measurement loop: Questions 91 and 92, completed objectives due by the end of day 4, section4

Exam


Specific objectives for the mastery exam: Build a circuit with a smart transmitter and use a HART communicator to re-range it (question 93) Calculate flow rate / pressure drop for a nonlinear flow element Determine suitability of different flow-measuring technologies for a given process fluid type Identify specific instrument calibration errors (zero, span, linearity, hysteresis) from data in an As-Found table

Solve for a specified variable in an algebraic formula (may contain exponents or logarithms) Determine the possibility of suggested faults in a simple circuit given measured values (voltage, current),a schematic diagram, and reported symptoms

INST230 Review: Calculate voltages and currents within balanced three-phase AC electrical circuits INST250 Review: Calculate split-ranged valve positions given signal value and valve calibration ranges INST262 Review: Determine proper AI block parameters to range a Fieldbus transmitter for a given

application


Day 1

Theory session topic: Flow measurement technologies


Day 2

Theory session topic: Fluid dynamics


Day 3

Theory session topic: Pressure-based flowmeters


Day 4

Theory session topic: High-accuracy pressure-based flow measurement



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Lab

Flow measurement loop: Questions 91 and 92, completed objectives due by the end of day 4

Exam

Day 5

Specific objectives for the mastery exam: Build a circuit with a smart transmitter and use a HART communicator to re-range it (question 93) Calculate flow rate / pressure drop for a nonlinear flow element Determine suitability of different flow-measuring technologies for a given process fluid type Identify specific instrument calibration errors (zero, span, linearity, hysteresis) from data in an As-Found table

Solve for a specified variable in an algebraic formula (may contain exponents or logarithms) Determine the possibility of suggested faults in a simple circuit given measured values (voltage, current),a schematic diagram, and reported symptoms

INST230 Review: Calculate voltages and currents within balanced three-phase AC electrical circuits INST250 Review: Calculate split-ranged valve positions given signal value and valve calibration ranges INST262 Review: Determine proper AI block parameters to range a Fieldbus transmitter for a given

application


Day 1

Theory session topic: Pressure-based flowmeters

Theory session topic: Turbine, vortex, and positive-displacement flowmeters


Day 2

Theory session topic: Magnetic and ultrasonic flowmeters


Day 3

Theory session topic: True mass flowmeters, weirs and flumes


Day 4





Day 5

Exam

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INST 242 (Analytical Measurement), section 1

Lab

Analytical measurement loop: Questions 91 and 92, completed objectives due by the end of day 4,section 3

Exam

Day 6 of section 3

Capstone Assessment takes the place of a mastery exam (see question 93)


Day 1

Theory session topic: Chemical concepts, terms, and symbols


Discuss the upcoming Capstone Assessment due by the end of the course (Question 93)

Day 2

Theory session topic: The Periodic Table, electron shells, and spectroscopy


Day 3

Theory session topic: Molecular quantities


Day 4

Theory session topic: Stoichiometry and energy in chemical reactions



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Lab

Analytical measurement loop: Questions 91 and 92, completed objectives due by the end of day 4,section 3

Exam

Day 6 of section 3



Day 1

Theory session topic: Conductivity measurement



Day 2

Theory session topic: pH and pH measurement


Day 3

Theory session topic: Potentiometric pH measurement


Day 4

Theory session topic: Chromatography



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Lab

Analytical measurement loop: Questions 61 and 62, completed objectives due by the end of day 3

Exam

Day 6



Day 1

Theory session topic: Optical analyses (dispersive spectroscopy, fluorescence, chemiluminescence)



Day 2

Theory session topic: Optical analyses (NDIR)


Day 3




Day 4

Tour

Day 5

Exam

Day 6

Lab Day

Capstone Assessment: Question 63, due by the end of the last day

The last day of the quarter is a full day, where all students are expected to attend as usual. Together, we willspend this day completing any remaining lab objectives, as well as doing general clean-up, reorganization,equipment repair, and other tasks necessary for the maintenance of our lab facility. See question 64 for alist of necessary tasks to complete.

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INST 250 (Final Control Elements), section 1

Lab

Control valve rebuild and bench-set: Questions 91 and 92, completed objectives due by the end ofday 4, section 2

Exam


Specific objectives for the mastery exam: Build a circuit to energize an electromechanical relay (question 93) Determine response of a pneumatic force-balance mechanism to different conditions Determine the effect of a fault in a solenoid-controlled valve system Calculate instrument input and output values given calibrated ranges Solve for a specified variable in an algebraic formula Determine the possibility of suggested faults in a simple circuit given measured values (voltage, current),a schematic diagram, and reported symptoms

INST230 Review: Determine status of a relay logic circuit given a schematic diagram and switch stimulusconditions

INST241 Review: Identify (American) wire colors for different thermocouple types INST262 Review: Identify specific instrument calibration errors (zero, span, linearity, hysteresis) from



Day 1

Theory session topic: Principles of fluids and fluid pressure


Day 2

Theory session topic: Control valves and actuators


Day 3

Theory session topic: Fluid power systems


Day 4

Theory session topic: Pneumatic instruments



Introduction to Winter Quarter

This quarter focuses on the subjects of final control elements and PID control. Ideas to keep in mindfor special projects (alternatives to standard lab as well as extra-credit) include applications using variable-frequency motor drives and other non-valve control elements. Applications exist as well for building yourown PID controller, either from analog components (i.e. opamps) or using a programmable logic controllers(PLC) with analog I/O.

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Lab

Control valve rebuild and bench-set: Questions 91 and 92, completed objectives due by the end ofday 4

Exam


Specific objectives for the mastery exam: Build a circuit to energize an electromechanical relay (question 93) Determine response of a pneumatic force-balance mechanism to different conditions Determine the effect of a fault in a solenoid-controlled valve system Calculate instrument input and output values given calibrated ranges Solve for a specified variable in an algebraic formula Determine the possibility of suggested faults in a simple circuit given measured values (voltage, current),a schematic diagram, and reported symptoms


INST241 Review: Identify (American) wire colors for different thermocouple types INST262 Review: Identify specific instrument calibration errors (zero, span, linearity, hysteresis) from



Day 1

Theory session topic: Pneumatic instruments (continued)


Day 2

Theory session topic: Solenoid valves


Day 3

Theory session topic: Valve failure modes and packing systems


Day 4





Day 5

Exam

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Lab

Smart valve positioner: Questions 91 and 92, completed objectives due by the end of day 4, section4

Exam


Specific objectives for the mastery exam: Build a circuit to sense either pressure or vacuum using a DP transmitter (question 93) Determine proper fail-safe mode for a control valve in a given process Calculate Cv rating of control valve for liquid (non-cavitating) service Calculate split-ranged valve positions given signal value and valve calibration ranges Solve for a specified variable in an algebraic formula Determine the possibility of suggested faults in a simple circuit given measured values (voltage, current),a schematic diagram, and reported symptoms



INST263 Review: Identify action of trip solenoid from P&ID or loop sheet


Day 1

Theory session topic: Valve positioners


Day 2

Theory session topic: Split-ranged control valves


Day 3

Theory session topic: Electric valve actuators and variable-speed pumps


Day 4

Theory session topic: Valve sizing



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Lab

Smart valve positioner: Questions 91 and 92, completed objectives due by the end of day 4

Exam

Day 5

Specific objectives for the mastery exam: Build a circuit to sense either pressure or vacuum using a DP transmitter (question 93) Determine proper fail-safe mode for a control valve in a given process Calculate Cv rating of control valve for liquid (non-cavitating) service Calculate split-ranged valve positions given signal value and valve calibration ranges Solve for a specified variable in an algebraic formula Determine the possibility of suggested faults in a simple circuit given measured values (voltage, current),a schematic diagram, and reported symptoms



INST263 Review: Identify action of trip solenoid from P&ID or loop sheet


Day 1

Theory session topic: Valve sizing and self-operated valves


Day 2

Theory session topic: Valve characterization


Day 3

Theory session topic: Valve problems


Day 4





Day 5

Exam

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INST 251 (PID control), section 1

Lab

Split-ranged valves with pneumatic positioners: Questions 91 and 92, completed objectives due by theend of day 4, section 2

Exam


Specific objectives for the mastery exam: Build a circuit using an electromechanical relay to control two LEDs (question 93) Determine the effect of a component fault or condition change in a single-loop controlled process Determine the effect of a component change on the gain of a pneumatic controller mechanism Calculate instrument input and output values given calibrated ranges Solve for a specified variable in an algebraic formula Determine the possibility of suggested faults in a simple relay circuit given measured values (voltage,current), a schematic diagram, and reported symptoms

INST231 Review: Determine status of PLC discrete output given discrete input states and a simpleRLL program

INST241 Review: Calculate flow rate / pressure drop for a nonlinear flow element INST262 Review: Determine proper AI block parameters to range a Fieldbus transmitter for a given

application


Day 1

Theory session topic: Feedback control / instrument tube fitting (guest speaker)


Day 2

Theory session topic: Proportional control and Desktop Processes / instrument tube fitting (guestspeaker)


Day 3

Theory session topic: Pneumatic process controllers


Day 4

Theory session topic: Analog electronic process controllers



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Lab

Split-ranged valves with pneumatic positioners: Questions 91 and 92, completed objectives due by theend of day 4

Exam

Day 5

Specific objectives for the mastery exam: Build a circuit using an electromechanical relay to control two LEDs (question 93) Determine the effect of a component fault or condition change in a single-loop controlled process Determine the effect of a component change on the gain of a pneumatic controller mechanism Calculate instrument input and output values given calibrated ranges Solve for a specified variable in an algebraic formula Determine the possibility of suggested faults in a simple relay circuit given measured values (voltage,current), a schematic diagram, and reported symptoms


INST241 Review: Calculate flow rate / pressure drop for a nonlinear flow element INST262 Review: Determine proper AI block parameters to range a Fieldbus transmitter for a given

application


Day 1

Theory session topic: Differential calculus

Questions 1 through 20; answer questions 1-10 in preparation for discussion (remainder for practice highlyrecommended)

Day 2

Theory session topic: Integral calculus

Questions 21 through 40; answer questions 21-30 in preparation for discussion (remainder for practice highly recommended)

Day 3

Theory session topic: Applications of calculus

Questions 41 through 60; answer questions 41-50 in preparation for discussion (remainder for practice highly recommended)

Day 4


Questions 61 through 80; answer questions 61-70 in preparation for discussion

Feel free to progress through questions 71-80 as time permits. These extra questions lead you step-by-stepinto a more formal (symbolic rather than numerical) understanding of calculus.



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Day 5

Exam

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Lab

Automatically-controlled process: Questions 91 and 92, completed objectives due by the end of day4, section 4

Exam


Specific objectives for the mastery exam: Build a circuit with a smart transmitter and use a HART communicator to re-range it (question 93) Perform numerical differentiation on a simple mathematical function (graphed) Perform numerical integration on a simple mathematical function (graphed) Identify the graphed response of a controller as being either P, I, or D Solve for a specified variable in an algebraic formula (may contain exponents or logarithms) Determine the possibility of suggested faults in a 4-20 mA loop circuit given measured values (voltage,

current), a schematic diagram, and reported symptoms INST230 Review: Calculate voltages and currents within balanced three-phase AC electrical circuits INST241 Review: Determine suitability of different flow-measuring technologies for a given process fluid

type INST263 Review: Determine the effect of a component fault or condition change in a cascade-, ratio-,or feedforward-controlled process


Day 1

Theory session topic: Proportional-only offset


Day 2

Theory session topic: Integral-only control


Day 3

Theory session topic: Proportional + integral control


Day 4

Theory session topic: Proportional + integral control (continued)



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Lab

Automatically-controlled process: Questions 91 and 92, completed objectives due by the end of day4

Exam

Day 5

Specific objectives for the mastery exam: Build a circuit with a smart transmitter and use a HART communicator to re-range it (question 93) Perform numerical differentiation on a simple mathematical function (graphed) Perform numerical integration on a simple mathematical function (graphed) Identify the graphed response of a controller as being either P, I, or D Solve for a specified variable in an algebraic formula (may contain exponents or logarithms) Determine the possibility of suggested faults in a 4-20 mA loop circuit given measured values (voltage,

current), a schematic diagram, and reported symptoms INST230 Review: Calculate voltages and currents within balanced three-phase AC electrical circuits INST241 Review: Determine suitability of different flow-measuring technologies for a given process fluid

type INST263 Review: Determine the effect of a component fault or condition change in a cascade-, ratio-,or feedforward-controlled process


Day 1

Theory session topic: Derivative and PID control


Day 2

Theory session topic: Different PID control algorithms


Day 3

Theory session topic: Digital implementations of PID control


Day 4

Theory session topic: Review for exam or Lab Day (instructors choice)




Day 5

Exam

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INST 252 (Loop tuning), section 1

Lab

Multiple loop tuning: Question 91, completed objectives due by the end of day 4, section 3

Exam

Day 6 of section 3



Day 1

Theory session topic: Process characteristics



Day 2

Theory session topic: Process characteristics (continued)


Day 3

Theory session topic: Loop tuning methods and Troubleshooting


Day 4

Theory session topic: Loop tuning practice



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Lab

Multiple loop tuning: Question 91, completed objectives due by the end of day 4, section 3

Exam

Day 6 of section 3



Day 1

Theory session topic: Cascade control



Day 2

Theory session topic: Feedforward control


Day 3

Theory session topic: Loop problem diagnosis and optimization


Day 4

Theory session topic: Loop problem diagnosis and optimization (continued)



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Lab

Multiple loop tuning: Question 61, completed objectives due by the end of day 3

Exam

Day 6



Day 1




Day 2



Day 3




Day 4

Tour

Day 5

Exam

Day 6

Lab Day

Capstone Assessment: Question 62, due by the end of the last day

The last day of the quarter is a full day, where all students are expected to attend as usual. Together, we willspend this day completing any remaining lab objectives, as well as doing general clean-up, reorganization,equipment repair, and other tasks necessary for the maintenance of our lab facility. See question 63 for alist of necessary tasks to complete.

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INST 260 (Data Acquisition systems), section 1

Lab

Data acquisition and transport over Ethernet: Question 91, completed objectives due by the end ofday 5, section 3

Exam

Day 6 of section 3 only a simple calculator may be used!

Specific objectives for the mastery exam: Build a circuit responding to changes in either light intensity or ambient temperature (question 92) Sketch proper wire connections for a data acquisition unit to measure an analog sensor signal Convert between different numeration systems (decimal, binary, hexadecimal) Calculate ADC (analog-digital converter) input and output values given calibrated ranges Solve for a specified variable in an algebraic formula Determine the possibility of suggested faults in a simple circuit given measured values (voltage, current),a schematic diagram, and reported symptoms


INST241 Review: Identify (American) wire colors for different thermocouple types INST250 Review: Convert between different pressure units (PSI, W.C., bar, etc.)


Day 1

Theory session topic: Signal coupling, shielding, and wiring practices


Day 2

Theory session topic: Digital data representation and analog/digital converters


Day 3

Theory session topic: Data acquisition hardware


Day 4

Theory session topic: Serial communication principles



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Introduction to Spring Quarter

This quarter focuses on the use of digital computer systems for measurement and control. Ideas tokeep in mind for special projects (alternatives to standard lab as well as extra-credit) include long-rangemeasurement systems using wireless (radio) communication, as well as advanced process-control systems(beyond single-loop PID). For those who have studied programmable logic controllers (PLCs), there will beapplication to use your PLCs again when we build safety instrumented systems (SIS) later this quarter!

For those who have not yet taken the Summer-quarter PLC courses (INST23X), now is a good timeto place orders for your PLC hardware or purchase used from classmates who have already finished thosecourses. See the INST231 or INST232 worksheets and syllabi for a list of required hardware and software!

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Lab

Data acquisition and transport over Ethernet: Question 91, completed objectives due by the end ofday 5, section 3

Exam

Day 6 of section 3 only a simple calculator may be used!





Day 1

Theory session topic: Serial communication principles (continued)


Day 2

Theory session topic: Transmission lines and antennas


Day 3

Theory session topic: RS-232, 422, and 485 serial networks


Day 4

Theory session topic: Serial network field day in the lab



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Lab

Data acquisition and transport over Ethernet: Question 111, completed objectives due by the end ofday 5

Exam






Day 1

Theory session topic: Ethernet networks


Day 2

Theory session topic: IP, TCP, and UDP


Day 3

Theory session topic: HART and Modbus protocols


Day 4

Theory session topic: LabVIEW software programming (in computer lab)


Day 5




Day 6

Exam

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INST 262 (DCS and Fieldbus), section 1

Lab

Automatically-controlled process: Questions 91 and 92, completed objectives due by the end of day4, section 2

Exam


Specific objectives for the mastery exam: Build a circuit to energize an electromechanical relay (question 93) Identify proper controller action (direct or reverse) for a given process Determine the effect of a component fault or condition change in an automatically-controlled process Identify specific instrument calibration errors (zero, span, linearity, hysteresis) from data in an As-Found table

Solve for a specified variable in an algebraic formula Determine the possibility of suggested faults in a 4-20 mA loop circuit given measured values (voltage,

current), a schematic diagram, and reported symptoms INST231 Review: Sketch proper wire connections for sourcing or sinking PLC I/O points INST240 Review: Determine suitability of different level-measuring technologies for a given process fluidtype

INST251 Review: Identify the graphed response of a controller as being either P, I, or D


Day 1

Theory session topic: Feedback control and digital control systems


Day 2

Theory session topic: Proportional control and Desktop Processes


Day 3

Theory session topic: PID control (continued)


Day 4

Theory session topic: Loop controller function block programming



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Lab

Automatically-controlled process: Questions 91 and 92, completed objectives due by the end of day4

Exam

Day 5

Specific objectives for the mastery exam: Build a circuit to energize an electromechanical relay (question 93) Identify proper controller action (direct or reverse) for a given process Determine the effect of a component fault or condition change in an automatically-controlled process Identify specific instrument calibration errors (zero, span, linearity, hysteresis) from data in an As-Found table

Solve for a specified variable in an algebraic formula Determine the possibility of suggested faults in a 4-20 mA loop circuit given measured values (voltage,

current), a schematic diagram, and reported symptoms INST231 Review: Sketch proper wire connections for sourcing or sinking PLC I/O points INST240 Review: Determine suitability of different level-measuring technologies for a given process fluidtype

INST251 Review: Identify the graphed response of a controller as being either P, I, or D


Day 1

Theory session topic: DDC, DCS, and SCADA system configuration


Day 2

Theory session topic: Instrument calibration


Day 3

Theory session topic: Instrument calibration (continued)


Day 4




Day 5

Exam

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Lab

Fieldbus instrument loop: Question 91, completed objectives due by the end of day 4, section 4

Exam


Specific objectives for the mastery exam: Build a circuit with a smart transmitter and use a HART communicator to re-range it (question 92) Determine proper AI block parameters to range a Fieldbus transmitter for a given application Use decibels to calculate power gains and losses Calculate instrument input and output values given calibrated ranges Solve for a specified variable in an algebraic formula Determine the possibility of suggested faults in a simple circuit given measured values (voltage, current),a schematic diagram, and reported symptoms


INST241 Review: Determine suitability of different flow-measuring technologies for a given process fluidtype



Day 1

Theory session topic: FOUNDATION Fieldbus physical layer


Day 2

Theory session topic: FOUNDATION Fieldbus data link layer


Day 3

Theory session topic: FOUNDATION Fieldbus function blocks


Day 4

Theory session topic: FOUNDATION Fieldbus device configuration and troubleshooting



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Lab

Fieldbus instrument loop: Question 91, completed objectives due by the end of day 4

Exam

Day 5

Specific objectives for the mastery exam: Build a circuit with a smart transmitter and use a HART communicator to re-range it (question 92) Determine proper AI block parameters to range a Fieldbus transmitter for a given application Use decibels to calculate power gains and losses Calculate instrument input and output values given calibrated ranges Solve for a specified variable in an algebraic formula Determine the possibility of suggested faults in a simple circuit given measured values (voltage, current),a schematic diagram, and reported symptoms


INST241 Review: Determine suitability of different flow-measuring technologies for a given process fluidtype



Day 1

Theory session topic: Radio communication systems


Day 2

Theory session topic: WirelessHART systems


Day 3

Theory session topic: Long-range wireless networks


Day 4





Day 5

Exam

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INST 263 (Control Strategies), section 1

Lab

Multi-input control strategy: Question 91 and 92, completed objectives due by the end of day 4,section 2

Exam


Specific objectives for the mastery exam: Build a circuit to sense either pressure or vacuum using a DP transmitter (question 93) Determine the effect of a component fault or condition change in a single-loop controlled process Determine the effect of a component fault or condition change in a cascade-, ratio-, or feedforward-

controlled process Calculate instrument input and output values given calibrated ranges Solve for a specified variable in an algebraic formula (may contain exponents or logarithms) Determine the possibility of suggested faults in a simple circuit given measured values (voltage, current),a schematic diagram, and reported symptoms

INST230 Review: Calculate voltages and currents within balanced three-phase AC electrical circuits INST241 Review: Calculate flow rate / pressure drop for a nonlinear flow element INST250 Review: Calculate split-ranged valve positions given signal value and valve calibration ranges


Day 1

Theory session topic: Supervisory and cascade control



Day 2

Theory session topic: Ratio control


Day 3

Theory session topic: Feedforward control


Day 4

Theory session topic: Feedforward with dynamic compensation



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INST 263 (Control Strategies), section 2

Lab

Multi-input control strategy: Question 91 and 92, completed objectives due by the end of day 4

Exam


Specific objectives for the mastery exam: Build a circuit to sense either pressure or vacuum using a DP transmitter (question 93) Determine the effect of a component fault or condition change in a single-loop controlled process Determine the effect of a component fault or condition change in a cascade-, ratio-, or feedforward-

controlled process Calculate instrument input and output values given calibrated ranges Solve for a specified variable in an algebraic formula (may contain exponents or logarithms) Determine the possibility of suggested faults in a simple circuit given measured values (voltage, current),a schematic diagram, and reported symptoms

INST230 Review: Calculate voltages and currents within balanced three-phase AC electrical circuits INST241 Review: Calculate flow rate / pressure drop for a nonlinear flow element INST250 Review: Calculate split-ranged valve positions given signal value and valve calibration ranges


Day 1

Theory session topic: Applications of control strategies



Day 2

Theory session topic: Limit and Selector controls


Day 3

Theory session topic: Override controls


Day 4


Questions 61 through 80; answ

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