FPTC 237 Process Control 2*

Students will continue to build and understand the concepts introduced in Process Control 1. Students will become more proficient in installing and troubleshooting process control systems. Students will understand the theory of pressure, temperature, level, flow and analytical measurement in manufacturing processes. Students will understand how to connect and configure instrumentation for programmable controllers. Students will use proportional-integral-derivative (PID) control loop tuning and understand how to install and troubleshoot working systems, using turning and calibration transmitters, indicators, and controllers. Students will interface pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic devices in a system.

Credits

3 Credits

Prerequisite

FPTC 236

FPTC 237Process Control 2*

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I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

Credit Hours Narrative

3 Credits

Prerequisite Narrative

FPTC 236

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

Students will continue to build and understand the concepts introduced in Process Control 1. Students will become more proficient in installing and troubleshooting process control systems. Students will understand the theory of pressure, temperature, level, flow and analytical measurement in manufacturing processes. Students will understand how to connect and configure instrumentation for programmable controllers. Students will use proportional-integral-derivative (PID) control loop tuning and understand how to install and troubleshoot working systems, using turning and calibration transmitters, indicators, and controllers. Students will interface pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic devices in a system.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies