1. Chapter 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.
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2. Analytical Instruments
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3. Analytical PropertiespH
ORP
Conductivity
Optical Measurement
Chromatography
Combustion
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4. pH Meter/ORP Meter
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5. Conductivity Meter
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6. Optical Analyzers: Color
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7. Optical Analyzers: Turbidity and Opacity
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8. Gas Chromatograph
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9. Mass Spectrometer
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10. Spectrophotometer
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11. Total Carbon Analyzer
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12. Chapter 7 - Learning Objectives
1. Define terms associated with miscellaneous measuring devices:
vibration
rotational speed.
2. Identify common types of miscellaneous measuring devices:
vibration measurement
speed measurement.
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13. Vibration
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14. Vibration Meter
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15. Speed and Velocity
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16. Speed Monitor
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17. Chapter 8 – Objectives (page 1)
1. Describe process control:
variables
measuring means (primary element/transmitter)
controller (setpoint)
final control element (valve or louvers)
2. Explain the function of a control loop.
3. Describe the differences between “open” and “closed” control loops.
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18. Chapter 8 – Objectives (page 2)
4. Identify the components of a control loop:
sensing
measuring
Comparing
controlling
transducer (converter)
5. Explain signal transmission:
pneumatic
electronic
digital
mechanical.
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19. Process Control
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20. Most Common Control Elements
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21. Measured Properties Process Variable Controlled Variable
Measured Variable
Manipulated Variable
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22. Feedback (Closed) Control Loop
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23. Open Control Loop
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24. Sensing Element
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25. Measuring Element
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26. Comparing Element
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27. Controlling Element
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28. Manipulating Element
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29. Converting Element
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30. Pneumatic Signal
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31. Electronic Signal
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32. Digital Signal
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33. Mechanical Link
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