Reactor Control

This course provides a practical understanding of reactor control systems. It explains how field instruments such as temperature, pressure, level, and flow sensors are used to monitor reactor operating conditions. Participants learn about transmitters, signal conditioning, control valves, actuators, and final control elements used in reactor automation. The course covers PID-based control loops and their application in maintaining stable reactor temperature, pressure, level, and flow. It introduces feedback, feedforward, cascade, and ratio control strategies used for reactor process automation. Participants also learn how PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems can be integrated with reactor instrumentation and control systems. The course explains actuator selection, valve operation, interlocks, alarms, and basic safety instrumentation associated with reactor systems. Practical troubleshooting techniques are covered for common issues such as sensor errors, unstable control loops, valve problems, and process disturbances. Mechatronics concepts are incorporated to understand the interaction between sensors, controllers, actuators, and mechanical process equipment. Overall, the course helps Instrumentation, Control, Automation, and Mechatronics professionals develop practical skills for monitoring, controlling, troubleshooting, and automating reactor systems.