CLD 20202

Process Instrumentation
Miss Nur Shahirah Mohd Aripen
Ext: 2152

60 % Coursework

20 % Lab reports (4 exp)
15 % Lab test
5 % Industrial Visit
20 % 2 Test (W6 and W10)

40 % Final exam

Evaluation Scheme and
Percentage

CLO
Course
Learning
Outcome
PLO
Programme
Learning
Outcome
PEO
Programme
Education
Objective
Mission Vision
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course students should be able to:


Explain the working principle, maintenance and
troubleshooting procedures of the measurement devices.

Relate the application of instruments in the real plant / factory.

Demonstrate the ability to conduct the experiment by following
standard operating procedure and safety awareness.
Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)
Demonstrate the knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering technology
fundamentals in chemical and process engineering technology
Perform fundamental engineering techniques using skills and tools in chemical and process
engineering technology
Construct solutions to issues related to chemical and process engineering technology
Conceptualize problems in terms of unifying principles, designing solutions, analyzing and
interpreting data related to chemical and process engineering technology for sustainable
development
Communicate effectively with the engineering technology community and society at large
Perform effectively as a team player
Demonstrate understanding of the societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the
consequent responsibilities
Practice according to professional ethics, responsibilities and norms of chemical and process
engineering technology
Demonstrate the ability to be manage relevant information from various sources and learn
autonomously
Demonstrate understanding of management, business practices and technopreneurial
competencies
Demonstrate leadership skills with the ability to think about the future and inspire others
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Programme Education Objectives (PEO)
To produce highly skilled chemical engineering technologists who
will contribute towards the chemical engineering industry
majoring in process.
To produce chemical engineering technologists who practice
professionalism with ethics and social responsibilities.
To produce chemical engineering technologists with the ability to
advance their knowledge and engage in life-long learning.
To produce chemical engineering technologists who are capable
of embarking on business and technopreneurial activities.
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Vision


To be the premier
entrepreneurial
technical university.

Mission


To produce
enterprising global
technopreneurs
CH 1: Introduction
1.1 What is measurement and control

1.2 Process & Instrumentation Diagram
(P&ID)
- Identification and Symbol
- Measurement
- Control loops

1.3 Selection of measurement and
control devices

1.4 Accuracy and repeatability

CH 2: Pressure Measurement
2.1 Introduction
- Code and standard
- Installation

2.2 Pressure measurement devices
- Manometer
- Bourdon tube
- DP transmitter

2.3 Pressure Safety, Maintenance and
Troubleshooting

CH 3: Level Measurement
3.1 Introduction

3.2 Level measurement devices
- Sight glass
- Magnetic gauge
-Buoyancy

3.3 Level Safety, Maintenance and
Troubleshooting
CH 4: Temperature Measurement
4.1 Introduction
- Thermowells

4.2 Temperature measurement
devices
- Thermometer
- Thermocouple
-RTD (Resistance Temperature
Detector)

4.3 Temperature Safety, Maintenance
and Troubleshooting

CH 5: Flow Measurement
5.1 Introduction

5.2 Flow measurement devices
- Orifice plate
- Venturi tube
- Velocity Flow Meter
- Pitot tube


5.3 Flow Safety, Maintenance and
Troubleshooting
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
Exp 1: Control valve characteristic
Exp 2: Pressure measurement, calibration
system
Exp 3: Level measurement, calibration
system
Exp 4: Thermocouple / RTD
measurement, calibration system

WEEKLY PLAN
WEEK PLANNING
1 Subject Briefing
2 CH 1: Introduction / Lab briefing
3 CH 1: Introduction / Lab 1
4 CH 2: Pressure measurement
5 CH 2: Pressure measurement Lab 2
6 CH 2: Pressure measurement Tutorial 1 / TEST 1
7 CH 3: Level measurement Lab 3
8 CH 3: Level measurement Tutorial 2
9 CH 4: Temperature measurement Lab 4
10 CH 4: Temperature measurement Tutorial 3 / TEST 2
11 CH 5: Flow measurement Lab 5
12 CH 5: Flow measurement Tutorial 4
13 CH 5: Flow measurement
14 Lab Presentation / Lab test
REFERENCES
1. Battikha N.E. (2006) The condensed of handbook of measurement
and control, 3rd Edition, ISA (The Instrumentation, Systems, and
Automation Society)
2. Doebelin, E.O. (1990), Measurement System: Application and Design,
4th Edition, McGraw Hill.
3. Perry, R.H. and Green, D. (2007) Perrys Chemical Engineers
Handbook, 8th Edition, McGraw Hill.
4. Norman A.A (1998) Instrumentation for Process Measurement and
Control, 3rd Edition, CRC Press.
5. Practical Instrumentation for Automation and Process Control for
Engineers and Technician, IDC Technologies
6. Boyles. W., (2003), Instrumentation Reference Book, 3
rd
Edition,
Butterworth-Heinemann
7. Introduction to Instrumentation, Sensors and Process Control,
(2006), Artech House Publication,
8. Alan., S. M., (2001), Measurement and Instrumentation Principles,
Butterworth-Heinemann.
9. Gregory. K. M., and Douglas, M.S., (1999) Process/Industrial
Instruments and Control Handbooks, 5
th
Edition, Mc-Graw-Hill