MT3. 825 Process Control & Instrumentation

Provides an introduction to process control and instrumentation. Students will develop a working production line that includes sensors, pneumatics, PLCs and motor controls. Energy efficiency and maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of control systems is emphasized.

Credits

3

Notes

Career Technical Education (CTE) Course

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Identify and/or describe equipment used to calibrate process control devices and/or industrial sensors. Use instrumentation equipment to calibrate process control devices and/or industrial sensors. Employ a logical, systematic approach to troubleshooting industrial manufacturing equipment. Explain process and/or rationale for determining faults when troubleshooting industrial manufacturing equipment. Describe where PLCs fit into the broader context of process control systems.