Chemical Process Instrumentation: Fundamentals and Applications

Chemical Process Instrumentation: Fundamentals and Applications

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Upon completion, students will be able to design, select, and apply process instrumentation in chemical processes, ensuring accurate measurement and control of process variables.

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Chemical Process Instrumentation: Fundamentals and Applications

60 Lectures

1972 min

General Principles and Representation of Instruments
32 min
General Principles and Representation of Instruments
37 min
General Principles and Representation of Instruments
33 min
General Principles and Representation of Instruments
30 min
General Principles and Representation of Instruments
43 min
Performance Characteristics of Instruments and Data Analysis - I
26 min
Performance Characteristics of Instruments and Data Analysis - I
39 min
Performance Characteristics of Instruments and Data Analysis - I
36 min
Performance Characteristics of Instruments and Data Analysis - I
43 min
Performance Characteristics of Instruments and Data Analysis - I
31 min
Performance Characteristics of Instruments and Data Analysis - II
31 min
Performance Characteristics of Instruments and Data Analysis - II
24 min
Performance Characteristics of Instruments and Data Analysis - II
34 min
Performance Characteristics of Instruments and Data Analysis - II
35 min
Performance Characteristics of Instruments and Data Analysis - II
33 min
Transducer Elements
36 min
Transducer Elements
28 min
Transducer Elements
35 min
Transducer Elements
29 min
Transducer Elements
25 min
Pressure Measurement: Moderate and High Pressure Measuring Instruments
41 min
Pressure Measurement: Moderate and High Pressure Measuring Instruments
33 min
Pressure Measurement: Moderate and High Pressure Measuring Instruments
33 min
Pressure Measurement: Moderate and High Pressure Measuring Instruments
26 min
Pressure Measurement: Moderate and High Pressure Measuring Instruments
35 min
High Vacuum Measurement
22 min
High Vacuum Measurement
29 min
High Vacuum Measurement
29 min
High Vacuum Measurement
27 min
Pressure Measurement
40 min
Temperature Measurement
28 min
Temperature Measurement
37 min
Temperature Measurement
28 min
Temperature Measurement
31 min
Temperature Measurement
35 min
Temperature Measurement
32 min
Temperature Measurement
39 min
Temperature Measurement
31 min
Temperature Measurement
28 min
Temperature Measurement
32 min
Flow Measurement
36 min
Flow Measurement
34 min
Flow Measurement
32 min
Flow Measurement
31 min
Flow Measurement
36 min
Level Measurement
30 min
Level Measurement
33 min
Level Measurement
27 min
Level Measurement
33 min
Level Measurement
30 min
Miscellaneous Measurements: Composition
26 min
Miscellaneous Measurements: Composition
37 min
Miscellaneous Measurements: Composition
33 min
Miscellaneous Measurements: Composition
38 min
Miscellaneous Measurements: Composition
39 min
Pneumatic Control Valve
38 min
Pneumatic Control Valve
32 min
Pneumatic Control Valve
37 min
Pneumatic Control Valve
38 min
Pneumatic Control Valve
36 min

Course details

This comprehensive course covers the fundamental principles and applications of chemical process instrumentation. Students will learn about measurement and control of process variables, instrumentation selection, and system design.

Source: NPTEL (Chemical process instrumentation youtube channel)

Course suitable for

Chemical & Pharmaceutical
Energy & Utilities
Chemical & Process

Key topics covered

1. Understand the principles of process instrumentation

2. Learn about measurement and control of process variables (temperature, pressure, flow, level)

3. Understand instrumentation selection and system design

4. Apply process instrumentation in chemical processes

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Questions and Answers

Q: What are the main types of sensors used in chemical process instrumentation?

A: In chemical process instrumentation, the main types of sensors include temperature sensors (such as thermocouples and RTDs), pressure sensors (like strain gauge and piezoelectric sensors), flow sensors (such as orifice plates and vortex flowmeters), level sensors (ultrasonic, radar, or float-based), and analytical sensors (including pH meters, conductivity sensors, and gas analyzers). Each sensor type is chosen based on the specific parameters and conditions of the process. For more detailed information, you can refer to: https://www.automationdirect.com/adc/overview/catalog/sensors

Q: How does a thermocouple work and where is it typically used?

A: A thermocouple works on the principle of the Seebeck effect, where two different metals joined together at one end produce a voltage proportional to the temperature difference between the joined end and the other ends. This voltage can be interpreted to measure temperature. Thermocouples are widely used in chemical processes for measuring high temperatures due to their wide range, durability, and fast response times. They are commonly used in reactors, furnaces, and heat exchangers. More details can be found at: https://www.omega.com/prodinfo/thermocouples.html

Q: Can you explain the differences between open loop and closed loop control systems?

A: An open loop control system acts without feedback, meaning it doesn’t measure the output or the consequences of its action to make adjustments. For example, a simple timer-based valve opener operates open loop. Conversely, a closed loop control system uses feedback from sensors to adjust its actions continually to reach a desired outcome, such as maintaining a set temperature by adjusting heat input based on temperature sensor feedback. Closed loop systems provide higher accuracy and adaptability, which are essential in chemical processes. For further reading: https://www.eetimes.com/understanding-closed-loop-control-systems/

Chemical Process Instrumentation: Fundamentals and Applications

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Advanced course for professionals

Chemical Process Instrumentation: Fundamentals and Applications

Engineering Academy

Why enroll

Opportunities that awaits you!

Earn a course completion certificate

Career opportunities

Course content

Chemical Process Instrumentation: Fundamentals and Applications

Course details

Course suitable for

Key topics covered

Why people choose EveryEng

Advanced Upstream

Ratish Kadam

Worley

Arghyapratim Haldar

KPMG

Rahul Dalal

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