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DEIFPI602 : Fundamentals of Process Instrumentation

Nominal duration: 84 hours total time commitment

This time commitment includes the structured activities,

preparation reading, and attendance at each webinar, completing
exercises, practical assessments and proctored assessments.

MODULE DETAILS It is also expected that students spend additional time on

readings, personal study, independent research and learning,
practicing on remote labs and required software and working on
any projects and assignments.

This module covers the fundamentals of process instrumentation,

methods for measuring pressure, level, temperature and flow,
plus selection and integration of process instrumentation.

The purpose of the module is for participants to develop

knowledge of the core principles and functions of industrial
MODULE PURPOSE instrumentation that will be widely applicable in modern oil and
gas plants while building a foundation for their progress through
the remainder of this course.

Original module approved in 2010 (52368WA); April 2014

MODIFICATION HISTORY
(52684WA).  This version is Version 3.

Modules that must be delivered and assessed before this module:

Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering and Power Distribution

PRE-REQUISITE DEIFEP601
MODULES/UNIT(S)
Modules that must be delivered concurrently with this module:

None

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METHODS OF ASSESSMENT

Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid,

sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered
through a variety of ways including direct observation,
supervisor's reports, project work, structured assessments,
samples and questioning. This will include short answer questions
on the knowledge content, the use of remote and virtual labs, and
writing tasks to apply the learning to academic tasks.

CONDITIONS OF ASSESSMENT

Assessor Requirements:

Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the

standards for registered training organisation (RTOs) current at
the time of assessment.

Assessors must also hold a tertiary qualification in engineering or

related field.
ASSESSMENT STRATEGY
The RTO must also ensure that trainers and assessors keep their
  industry knowledge up to date through ongoing professional
development.

Assessment Conditions:

Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and

numeracy skills beyond those required in this module. The
candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and
documentation required.

The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant

workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications,
codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.

Assessments may be open book assessment and may be

completed off campus. Invigilation software will be used for some
assessments to ensure authenticity of work completed.

Model answers must be provided for all knowledge-based

assessments to ensure reliability of assessment judgements when
marking is undertaken by different assessors.

On successful completion of this module students will be able to:

1. Outline fundamentals of process measurement

2. Explain methods of measuring pressure using
instrumentation in a plant environment
3. Explain methods of measuring level using instrumentation in
SUMMARY OF LEARNING a plant environment
OUTCOMES 4. Explain methods of measuring temperature using
instrumentation in a plant environment
5. Explain methods of measuring flow using instrumentation in a
plant environment
6. Evaluate instrumentation by applying process considerations
7. Explain techniques for integration of process instrumentation
systems

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Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes specify what
students will be able to do as a
result of the learning.
1. Outline fundamentals of
process measurement  
2. Explain methods of measuring
pressure using instrumentation
in a plant environment
3. Explain methods of measuring
level using instrumentation in a
plant environment
4. Explain methods of measuring
temperature using
instrumentation in a plant
environment
5. Explain methods of measuring
flow using instrumentation in a
plant environment
6. Evaluate instrumentation
components by applying process
considerations
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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Assessment criteria provide the criteria by which achievement of
the learning outcomes will be judged.
1.1.  Identify process measurement concepts and terminology
1.2.  Outline fundamental characteristics of pneumatic and
hydraulic instrumentation systems
1.3.  Explain, in general terms, functions and applications of
hardware and accessories related to process measurement
2.1.  Outline basic pressure measurement concepts
2.2.  Describe pressure measurement devices and accessories
2.3.  Explain the operation of overpressure relief devices
2.4.  Identify issues of pressure measurement
3.1.  Outline common level measurement techniques
3.2.  Describe level measurement devices and accessories
3.3.  Explain issues of level measurement
4.1. Compare temperature measurement methods based on:
• Thermoelectric effect
• Resistance
• Radiation
• Expansion
4.2. Explain issues of temperature measurement  
5.1. Compare flow measurement methods based on:
• Volume flow rate
• Mass flow rate
• Flow velocity
5.2. Evaluate methods of flow measurement not based on volume,
mass or velocity
6.1. Apply the following considerations in selecting
instrumentation for a given process:
• Transmitters
• Noise
• Materials of construction
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7.1.  Explain key features of tank farm instrumentation

7.2.  Interpret calculations of individual instrument error and total

error for the system

7. Explain techniques for 7.3.  Outline effective procedures for integration of pressure, level,
integration of process temperature and flow measurement systems
instrumentation systems 7.4.  Determine suitable applications for smart instrumentation
subsystems with data communication links

7.5.  Determine procedures for testing and commissioning of

instrumentation subsystems

Delivery Mode

Online and face-to-face

Specialised Resources

N/A

  

  

Software/Hardware Used
Software

• VPLabs

• Instruction update 11/09/2019 - v4.2

Hardware

• Remote Lab

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