EIT 233
Introduction to Instrumentation
Semester,_Year
3 Credits
Instructor: Jim Stugelmayer
Office: EIT 141
Phone: (775) 753-2354
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Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM and 11:15 AM - 11:45AM
Class Time
Successful completion of this course will provide the student with an understanding of the concepts of instrumentation as used in industry and why the accompanying skills are an exciting and highly sought after trade. Common pneumatic and electronic instruments that are used to control processes in refineries, power plants, mines, and most manufacturing facilities, will be discussed.
Textbook Title: Instrumentation and Process Control - Sixth Edition ATP Publishing
ISBN-13: 978-0826934420
Required Course Materials: Fluke 789 Process Meter
This course consists of lecture, class discussion, lab demonstrations, and lab exercises. All material is required for students to complete unless otherwise noted.
Students will gain knowledge in the following:
Pressure Level Temperature Flow
Homework is required each week with 3 interim exams and a final exam.
Objectives |
Demonstrated Ability (Week No.) |
Recognize standard signals used in instrumentation and know how to measure or simulate these signals |
1, 2, 5, 6, 7 |
Learn the process variables commonly controlled in various manufacturing facilities |
1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Be able to choose the best instrument for measuring a given process variables |
4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Know the various types of control loops used in industry |
1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Understand the theory of how various instruments work and how they are utilized |
1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
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Grading Timeline and Expectations:
Students can usually expect weekly assignments to be graded within one week from due date. Larger projects and exams may take a bit longer.
Grade values are as follows:
A- Superior 4.0, B -Above Average 3.0, C- Average 2.0, D- Below Average 1.0, F- Failure 0.0
I- Incomplete, W- Withdrawal
Late assignments will be given a 30 point deduction for each class period turned in late. Assignments are due at beginning of class.
Evaluation of student performance will be based on a percentage of the point totals for homework, labs, exams, EIT 233 Final, and extra credit. There is also a deduct for tardiness (1.5%) and unexcused absence (3%). The approximate point totals are as follows:
Quizzes: 253 points 20 %
Final: 150 points 12 %
Homework: 511 points 42 %
Labs: 320 points 26 %
Total: 1,234 points
There are periodic surprise exams that can cover videos, lectures, chapters in textbook, or labs procedures that will add to the total points.
Grade | Range |
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A | 100% to 96.0% |
A- | 95.0% to 91.0% |
B+ | 90.0% to 86.0% |
B | 85.0% to 81.0% |
B- | 80.0% to 76.0% |
C+ | 75.0% to 71.0% |
C | 70.0% to 66.0% |
C- | 65.0% to 61.0% |
D+ | 60.0% to 56.0% |
D | 55.0% to 51.0% |
D- | 50.0% to 45.0% |
F | 44.0% to 0.0% |
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Week Number |
Class Topic |
Lab |
Video |
Quiz |
Homework |
1 Mon-Sun Sep. 4 - Sept 10 |
Class/lab orientation.
Chapter 1 Instrumentation overview.
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Aug. 25 Class Introduction. HART Communicator Labs. |
Activity 1-1 thru 1-4 |
Unit Conversions Quiz |
Read chapter 1 Textbook and Review Questions
Review Questions Activities 1-1 thru 1-4
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2 Mon-Sun Sep. 11 - Sept 17 |
Chapter 2 – Fundamentals of Process control. |
Sep. 8 Honeywell Controller UDC 3300. Dead-weight tester calibration. |
Activity 2-1 |
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Read chapter 2 Textbook and Review Questions
Review Questions Activity 2-1
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3 Mon-Sun Sep. 18-Sep 24 |
Chapter 3 – Piping and Instrument Diagrams |
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Read chapter 3 Textbook and Review Questions
Review Questions Activity 3-1
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4 Mon-Sun Sep.25-Oct. 1 |
Chapter 9 – Pressure |
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Activity 9-1 thru 9-5 |
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Read chapter 9 Textbook and Review Questions
Review Questions Activities 9-1 thru 9-5
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5 Mon-Sun Oct. 2 - Oct. 8 |
Chapter 10 – Mechanical Pressure Instruments |
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Activity 10-1
Pressure and Liquid Part 1-3
Resistance Temperature Detector
Resistance RTD Measurement Ohms and Volts |
Chapter 10 Quiz |
Read chapter 10 Textbook and Review Questions
Review Questions Activity 10-1
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6 Mon-Sun Oct. 9-Oct. 15 |
Chapter 11 – Electrical Pressure Instruments |
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Read chapter 11 Textbook and Review Questions
Review Questions
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7 Mon-Sun Oct.16-Oct. 22 |
Chapter 12 – Practical pressure measurement and calibration |
Oct 13 UDC 3300 level and temperature control.
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Activity 12-2 and 12-3 |
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Read chapter 12 Textbook and Review Questions
Review Questions Activity 12-1 thru 12-3
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8 Mon-Sun Oct.23-Oct. 29 |
Chapter – 13 Mechanical Level Instruments |
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Activity 13-1 and 13-2 |
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Read chapter 13 Textbook and Review Questions
Workbook Review Questions Activity 13-1 and 13-2
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9 Mon-Sun Oct. 30-Nov.5 |
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Final Exam |
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