TAPI-105: Introduction to Industrial and Pneumatic Controls (2017-2018)

Catalog Info

Effective Term
Fall 2014
WebAdvisor Title
Intro Indust & Pneumatic Ctrls
Credit Hours
3.00
Contact Hours Per Week
3 (for 15-week classes)
Course Description

Introduces the basic principles and techniques used in the measuring and controlling of an industrial process. Stresses measuring, tuning, and calibration of pneumatic instrumentation and controls. Examines pressure, temperature level, flow, and analytic control systems. Covers fundamental control techniques including open loop and closed loop control, and three modes of control - cascade, adaptive, feed forward, and feedback. Studies fundamental methods of calibration and repair of pneumatic controllers, transducers, transmitters, and control valves. Laboratory activities.