SKET 217 - Calibration and Data Integrity

Credits: 4
Instructional Contact Hours: 4

Provides a foundation for understanding applications and principles of Calibration and documentation tasks performed by a Process Instrumentation Technician. Addresses Calibration terminology, loop vs. individual Instrument Calibration, shop bench vs. process field Calibration, documentation and specific Calibration techniques.

Prerequisite(s): SKET 130
Lecture Hours: 45 Lab Hours: 15
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: No

Outcomes and Objectives 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the terminology and principles of Process Instrument Calibration

Define Calibration and Characteristics
Define why Calibration is required
Define Loop Calibration vs. Individual Instrument Calibration advantages and disadvantages of each.
Shop Bench Calibration vs. Process Field Calibration advantages and disadvantages of each
Demonstrate ability on how to perform Bench Calibration

2. Demonstrate an understanding of Calibration Data Collection Integrity and terminology

Understand and write Calibration procedures
Define correct Calibration documentation
Correctly fill out a Calibration data sheet
Define P&IDs and Loop Diagrams as they relate to Calibration
Define Manufactures Instrument Specifications as related to Calibration
Define Calibration Intervals
Define Safety Considerations as related to Calibration

3. Demonstrate understanding of the four-major process measured variables.

Define Temperature Instrumentation and How to Calibrate
Define Pressure Instrumentation and How to Calibrate
Define Level Instrumentation and How to Calibrate
Define Flow Instrumentation and How to Calibrate