Course Descriptions 2009-2010 Catalog

Electricity Industrial/Commercial

EIC 230 IND Instrumentation & Controls I
4 Credits
Introduces the basic concepts, principles, equipment, and components of instrumentation and control systems found in the process and energy supply industries. The fundamental process variables of pressure, temperature, level, flow, and physical properties will be presented. Control loop structure and function will be introduced. The function and operation of a proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller will be introduced. Students will assemble and operate basic control loops in a laboratory setting.

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