1. Process Variables, Elements, and Instruments - Analytical - Agenda
Activity
Est. Time
1. Agenda 5
2. Learning Objectives
3. Homework Collection/Review
4. Introduction to Analytical Instruments/Terms 45
BREAK 10
5. Analytical Devices 50
6. Analytical Devices, Cont. 40
7. Summary and Wrap-Up
8. Additional Activities
9. Lab Activity
Instrumentation I - Session 6

2. Session 6 – Objectives
1. Define terms associated with analytical instruments:
pH (acid/base) and ORP
conductivity
optical measurements
chromatography
combustion (O2 and CO)
2. Identify the most common types of analytical devices used in the process industry:
optical analyzer (turbidity analyzer/meter and/or opacity analyzer/meter)
color analyzer
conductivity meter
pH/ORP meter
gas chromatograph (GC) and GC mass spectrometer
spectrophotometer (UV/VIS and/or infrared)
total carbon analyzer
3. Describe the purpose of analytical devices used in the process industry.
4. Discuss how analytical instrumentation affects the role of the process technician and how the process technician affects the operation of the analytical instrumentation.
Instrumentation I - Session 6

3. Analytical Instruments
Instrumentation I - Session 6

4. Analytical PropertiespH
ORP
Conductivity
Optical Measurement
Chromatography
Combustion
Instrumentation I - Session 6

5. Optical Analyzers: Turbidity and Opacity
Instrumentation I - Session 6

6. Optical Analyzers: Color
Instrumentation I - Session 6

7. Conductivity Meter
Instrumentation I - Session 6

8. pH Meter/ORP Meter
Instrumentation I - Session 6

9. Gas Chromatograph
Instrumentation I - Session 6

10. Mass Spectrometer
Instrumentation I - Session 6

11. Spectrophotometer
Instrumentation I - Session 6

12. Total Carbon Analyzer
Instrumentation I - Session 6