Process instrumentation

Pressure Regulators: Function & Types

The main function of any gas pressure regulator is to match the flow of gas through the regulator to the…

11 months ago

Instrument Installation – Cabling Guidelines

Instrument installation with the associated cable installation/electrical signal and control wiring should be carried out by skilled personnel who are…

11 months ago

Instrument Installation – Mounting & Accessibility Guidelines

Before we look at the instrument installation - mounting and accessibility guidelines, it is important to ensure that installation is…

11 months ago

Demand Mode vs. Continuous Mode Safety Function

Demand Mode Safety Function Demand mode safety function is where a specified action is taken in response to process conditions…

12 months ago

What are Virtual Instruments?

Virtual instruments (VI) are instruments based on computer software whose controls and displays are presented on a computer screen and…

12 months ago

Instrument Piping Systems Installation Guidelines

The right installation ensures the long term instrument system reliability. In this article we look at the general guidelines for…

12 months ago

What is the Safety Instrumented Function (SIF)?

The safety instrumented function (SIF) is used to monitor a selected process parameter and takes an executive action to make…

12 months ago

Combustion & Temperature Control for a Direct-Fired Process Heater

The figure below shows the control schemes applied to a direct-fired process heater. Fig: Combustion & temperature control on direct-fired…

1 year ago

Furnace Control System for a Rapidly Changing Demand

Let’s consider the figure below: Figure 1.0 Typical single-fuel cross-limited combustion control system In the system above, the output of…

2 years ago

Instrumentation and Controls for a Steam Desuperheater

A steam generator is an item of plant equipment that is found in almost every manufacturing site, and its output…

2 years ago