SKET 219 - Troubleshooting Instrumentation Systems

Credits: 3
Instructional Contact Hours: 3

Provides a foundation for understanding process Instrument troubleshooting, bench troubleshooting process instrumentation, and final control elements. Performs a proper instrumentation loop check. Explains how to break down process instrumentation control loops for wiring, terminations, instrument, DCS troubleshooting. Instructs how to use DMM, wire tracer, 475 communicator, laptop and software in troubleshooting various Instruments.

Prerequisite(s): SKET 130
Lecture Hours: 15 Lab Hours: 30
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: No

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

Define process instrument troubleshooting
Define what, when, where, why of troubleshooting.
Define Loop process troubleshooting vs. Individual Instrument troubleshooting.
Demonstrate ability on how to troubleshoot control wiring loops.
Demonstrate ability on how to safely perform in process troubleshooting. How to cut in and cut out troubleshooting test equipment.

2. Demonstrate an understanding for the proper and safe use of devices used in Instrument troubleshooting.

Demonstrate understanding of basic troubleshooting methods.
Demonstrate how to follow and write troubleshooting procedures.
Define the various methodical troubleshooting techniques.
Define P&IDs and Loop Diagrams as they relate to Instrument troubleshooting.
Define Manufactures Instrument Specifications as related to troubleshooting.
Define How instrument ranges relate to Instrument troubleshooting.
Define Safety Considerations as related to Instrument troubleshooting.
Demonstrate how to use DMM, wire tracers, communicators and other devices in troubleshooting.

3. Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot the instrumentation of the four major process measured variables.

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