Course Overview
This course continues from POWR 1106, and is designed to deepen students' understanding of power plant controls and measuring instruments. The course covers pneumatic, electrical, electronic and computer control. Students will become familiar with theoretical foundations of instrumentation and control principles such as pressure, flow, level and temperature sensing and control, boiler burner management, boiler combustion and water level control. Through various learning activities, students will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge to computerized control operations as they relate to power plant operation.
Prerequisite(s)
- 60% in POWR 1106
Credits
4.5
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Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course the student will be able to:
- Explain the function and significance of gain, proportional bank, automatic reset, rate action, and tuning in the operation of a controller.
- Distinguish the functions and procedures associated with self-operated, field-mounted, and panel-mounted controllers.
- Explain the function and significance of stations and recorders.
- Calculate pressure using selected measuring devices.
Effective as of Fall 2008
Related Programs
Instrumentation 2 (POWR 2206) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Energy
- Power Engineering (General Program)
Certificate Full-time
- Power and Process Engineering
Diploma Full-time
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