Title: Module Overview 2
Course: Open PRO130 Instrumentation I > Section: Module 2: Symbols, Systems & Control Loops

Module Overview: | Module Learning Objectives
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In order to achieve those learning objectives to the right, you will have to take action! For this module, you should:

1. First read, watch or listen to the videos.
2. Flip through my PPTs write questions for the classroom.
3. Next Read the chapter(s) for this mod.
4. Participate in the discussion forum as outlined within the forum
5. Complete the homework & assignments.
By the end of this module you will be able to:

Chapter 2

- Draw the symbols used to illustrate process equipment
- Draw the symbols used to illustrate process instruments
- Draw the symbols used to illustrate piping, tubing, etc.
- Describe a block flow diagram
- Draw the symbols used to illustrate electrical symbols
- Draw a process flow drawing PFD.
- Explain the primary differences between PFD’s and piping and instrumentation drawings P & IDs.
- Describe an equipment location drawing
- Describe an electrical drawing
- Describe an elevation drawing
- Describe the elements of a foundation drawing
- Describe the central functions of a controller.
- Describe instrument blocks, bubbles, process variables, process set points, and operating percentages.

Chapter 3

- Identify and describe the valves used in industry.
- Describe the various types of storage and piping used in the chemical  processing industry.
- Identify the operation and primary components of a centrifugal pump.
- Explain the operation and types of positive displacement pumps.
- Describe dynamic and positive displacement compressors.
- Describe how a steam turbine works.
- Describe the purpose of seals, bearings and lubrication.
- Describe the major components and operation of the various types of  heat exchangers.
- Describe the key components and operation of a cooling tower.
- Describe the basic components of a steam generation system.
- Describe the important aspects of a fired heater system.
- Describe the various components of a stirred reactors.
- List the primary components of a distillation column.

Chapter 4

- Identify the five elements of a control loop.
- Draw a level control loop.
- Draw a pressure control loop.
- Draw a flow control loop.
- Draw a temperature control loop.
- Draw an analytical control loop.
- Describe the various controller modes; rate reset, proportional and how each compliments the other.
- Describe manual, automatic, and cascade control features.