Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NJAT-0088
Version:
2
Organization's ID:
J126LM; J134LM
Location:
Hybrid
Length:
80 hours
Minimum Passing Score:
75
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Industrial Instrumentation and Controls
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to introduce, in Module 1, basic instrumentation topics of math, science, theory, and diagram interpretation. Module 2 is focused on the fundamentals of pressure, level, flow, and temperature measurements, and calibrations.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Demonstrate mastery of math, science, electrical theory, meters and measurement, and vocabulary skills related to instrumentation
  • Describe the purpose of and five elements of a control system
  • Identify the instrument and function symbols used on instrumentation drawings and identify the line symbols shown on instrument drawings
  • Interpret typical letter combinations for tag numbers and identify a device’s function and loop number
  • List the types of elements used to measure pressure and perform unit conversions between common pressure scales
  • Explain the four temperature scales used in temperature measurement and solve for the accurate output of a temperature transmitter
  • Describe smart device switches and state their purpose and explain the similarities and differences between a conventional and a smart device
  • Describe the functions of an actuator, a regulator, a transducer, and a positioner

General Topics:

  • Math, science, electrical theory, meters and measurements
  • Instrumentation vocabulary
  • Process and instrumentation diagram interpretation
  • Fundamentals of process and control systems
  • Instrumentation symbols and diagrams
  • Calibration procedure and documentation
  • Pressure, level, flow, temperature, smart instrumentation and communication
  • Control valves, actuators, and accessories
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Other
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes
  • Classroom Participation
Supplemental Materials
Equivalencies

Other offerings from electrical training ALLIANCE