Title: What if Analysis
Course: Open PRO131 Instrumentation II > Section: Module 5: Distributed Control Systems (DCS)

Action Required Do some research on the types of DCS system failures that can take place.

First post: Describe the symptom(s) of one particular system failure.

Response to Peer On another day, read through the failure symptoms posted; choose one and reply with the answers to the following questions:

1. Explain which sections will be affected.
2. Identify the steps that will ensure that the affected parts will shut down safely.
3. Discuss the effect of noise (crosstalk) or loose connections on the safety and performance of the system