Fundamentals of Process Instrumentation DEIFPI602
MODULE DETAILS
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Fundamentals of Process Instrumentation DEIFPI602
Nominal duration: 84 hours total time commitment
This time commitment includes the structured activities, preparation reading, and attendance at each webinar, completing exercises, practical assessments and proctored assessments. It is also expected that students spend additional time on readings, personal study, independent research and learning, practicing on remote labs and required software and working on any projects and assignments. This module covers the fundamentals of process instrumentation, methods for measuring pressure, level, temperature and flow, plus selection and integration of process instrumentation.
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MODULE PURPOSE |
The purpose of the module is for participants to develop knowledge of the core principles and functions of industrial instrumentation that will be widely applicable in modern oil and gas plants while building a foundation for their progress through the remainder of this course. |
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MODIFICATION HISTORY |
Original module approved in 2010 (52368WA); April 2014 (52684WA). This version is Version 3. |
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PREREQUISITE AND/OR CO‑REQUISITE MODULES |
Modules that must be delivered and assessed before this module: Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering and Power Distribution DEIFEP601 Modules that must be delivered concurrently with this module: None |
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SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES
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On successful completion of this module students will be able to: 1. Outline fundamentals of process measurement 2. Explain methods of measuring pressure using instrumentation in a plant environment 3. Explain methods of measuring level using instrumentation in a plant environment 4. Explain methods of measuring temperature using instrumentation in a plant environment 5. Explain methods of measuring flow using instrumentation in a plant environment 6. Evaluate instrumentation by applying process considerations 7. Explain techniques for integration of process instrumentation systems |
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LEARNING OUTCOMES |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
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Learning outcomes specify what students will be able to do as a result of the learning. |
Assessment criteria provide the criteria by which achievement of the learning outcomes will be judged. |
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1 |
Outline fundamentals of process measurement |
1.1 |
Identify process measurement concepts and terminology |
1.2 |
Outline fundamental characteristics of pneumatic and hydraulic instrumentation systems |
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1.3 |
Explain, in general terms, functions and applications of hardware and accessories related to process measurement |
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2 |
Explain methods of measuring pressure using instrumentation in a plant environment |
2.1 |
Outline basic pressure measurement concepts |
2.2 |
Describe pressure measurement devices and accessories |
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2.3 |
Explain the operation of overpressure relief devices |
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2.4 |
Identify issues of pressure measurement |
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3 |
Explain methods of measuring level using instrumentation in a plant environment |
3.1 |
Outline common level measurement techniques |
3.2 |
Describe level measurement devices and accessories |
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3.3 |
Explain issues of level measurement |
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4 |
Explain methods of measuring temperature using instrumentation in a plant environment |
4.1 |
Compare temperature measurement methods based on: (a) Thermoelectric effect (b) Resistance (c) Radiation (d) Expansion |
4.2 |
Explain issues of temperature measurement |
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5 |
Explain methods of measuring flow using instrumentation in a plant environment
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5.1 |
Compare flow measurement methods based on: (a) Volume flow rate (b) Mass flow rate (c) Flow velocity |
5.2 |
Evaluate methods of flow measurement not based on volume, mass or velocity |
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6 |
Evaluate instrumentation components by applying process considerations |
6.1 |
Apply the following considerations in selecting instrumentation for a given process: (a) Transmitters (b) Noise (c) Materials of construction |
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Explain techniques for integration of process instrumentation systems |
7.1 |
Explain key features of tank farm instrumentation |
7.2 |
Interpret calculations of individual instrument error and total error for the system |
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7.3 |
Outline effective procedures for integration of pressure, level, temperature and flow measurement systems |
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7.4 |
Determine suitable applications for smart instrumentation subsystems with data communication links |
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7.5 |
Determine procedures for testing and commissioning of instrumentation subsystems |
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DELIVERY MODE
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Online and/or face-to-face |
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SPECIALISED RESOURCES
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N/A |
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ASSESSMENT STRATEGY
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METHODS OF ASSESSMENT Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, structured assessments, samples and questioning. This will include short answer questions on the knowledge content, the use of remote and virtual labs, and writing tasks to apply the learning to academic tasks.
CONDITIONS OF ASSESSMENT
Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this module. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required.
The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Assessments will be open book assessment and may be completed off-campus. Invigilation software may be used for some assessments to ensure authenticity of work completed.
Model answers must be provided for all knowledge-based assessments to ensure reliability of assessment judgements when marking is undertaken by different assessors.
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Software/Hardware Used
Software
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VPLabs
- Instruction update 11/09/2019 - v4.2
Hardware
- Remote Lab