PRCS 151 - Process Instrumentation Control I

Introduces the field of instrumentation and covers process variables and the various instruments used to sense, measure, transmit, and control these variables. This course also introduces the student to control loops and the elements that are found in different types of loops, such as controllers, regulators, and final control elements. The course concludes with a study of instrumentation drawings, diagrams, and troubleshooting instrumentation. Prerequisite(s): C or better in PRCS 131 and PRCS 135.
(PCS 1.2, 3 credit hours - 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab)