Process Instrumentation

Introduction

TUTORIAL 1
1. State 2 important components to measure value.
2. Explain the importance of instrumentation in chemical industry.
3. List 3 basic components for measuring process variables.
4. Label the following figure.

5. Define each term below which are related to sensor and transmitter:
i.

Range of instrument

ii.

Span of instrument

iii.

Zero of instrument

6. The terms accuracy and repeatability are essential in the world of measurement and
controls. Define these two terminologies (with the aid of any diagram).
7. The PFDs, or other conceptual information, is normally reviewed by the
engineering contractor's process engineers and planning team before the release to
detail design. The review is to ensure two criteria have been met. List the two
criteria.