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Process Variables and Signals
Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Compiled by Engr. Myrna Anot- Cabrera What is a process variable ? The process variable is a dynamic feature of the process which may change rapidly. Accurate measurement of process variables is important for the maintenance of accuracy in a process. Types of Process Variables: • controlled variables - these are the variables which quantify the performance or quality of the final product, which are also called output variables. • manipulated variables - these input variables are adjusted dynamically to keep the controlled variables at their set- points. • disturbance variables - these are also called "load" variables and represent input variables that can cause the controlled variables to deviate from their respective set points. What are the process variables? Flow: Any fluids or liquids flowing from one place to another place is called flow and it is defined as volume per unit of time at specified temperature and pressure .Conditions, is generally measured by positive-displacement or rate meters. Units: kg / hr, liter / min, gallon / min, m3 / hr, Nm3 / hr.
Pressure: It is defined as Force per unit Area. P = F/A
Units : bar, Pascal, kg / cm2, lb / in2. What are the process variables? Level: The height of the water column, liquid and powder etc., at the desired measurement of height between minimum level points to maximum level point is called level. The measurement principle is, head pressure method. Units: Meters, mm, cm, percentage.
Temperature: It is the degree of hotness or coldness of a body is
called temperature. Units : Degree Centigrade, Degree Fahrenheit, Degree Kelvin, Degree Rankin.
Quality: It deals with analysis.( pH, % CO2, % 02, Conductivity,
Viscosity ) What is a signal? Any kind of physical quantity that conveys information .
What are the signals?
What are the Signals ? Important terms • Loop Diagram – Drawing that shows field device installation details including wiring and the junction box (if one is used) that connects the field device to the control system. • Closed loop control - Automatic regulation of a process inputs based on a measurement of process output. • Manual control – Plant operator adjustment of a process input . • Piping and Instrumentation Diagram – Drawing that shows the instrumentation and piping details for plant equipment. • Tag number – Unique identifier that is assigned to a field device. Standard Symbols and Diagrams Standard Symbols and Diagrams Standard Symbols and Diagrams Standard Symbols and Diagrams ISA ( INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF AUTOMATION) SYMBOLOGY The International Society of Automation (www.isa.org) is a nonprofit professional association that sets the standard for those who apply engineering and technology to improve the management, safety, and cybersecurity of modern automation and control systems used across industry and critical infrastructure. Founded in 1945 .
CONTROLLERS Standard Symbols and Diagrams ISA SYMBOLOGY ISA SYMBOLOGY ISA SYMBOLOGY ISA SYMBOLOGY ISA SYMBOLOGY ISA SYMBOLOGY
1ST LETTER - The variable being measured (e.g.,
flow, pressure, temperature)
2ND LETTER - The device’s function (e.g.,
transmitter, switch, valve, sensor, indicator)
3RD LETTER - Some modifiers (e.g., high, low,
multifunction) ISA SYMBOLOGY Tagging Convention: Fairly standardized in North America and also used in Europe and Asia. ISA SYMBOLOGY ISA SYMBOLOGY ISA SYMBOLOGY ISA SYMBOLOGY ISA SYMBOLOGY ISA SYMBOLOGY ISA SYMBOLOGY ISA SYMBOLOGY ISA SYMBOLOGY ISA SYMBOLOGY PIPING & INSTRUMENT DIAGRAM ( P & ID) A Piping and Instrumentation Diagram - P&ID, is a schematic illustration of functional relationship of piping, instrumentation and system equipment components. P&ID shows all of piping including the physical sequence of branches, reducers, valves, equipment, instrumentation and control interlocks.
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EXAMPLE OF P& ID What is an instrument data sheet? Instrument Data Sheet is a document containings pecification and information of an instrument device. What can be found in a data sheet? tag number identification Service description Location ( line number/equipment number) P&ID number or drawing number reference Process data ( if applicable) Calibrated range ( if applicable) Material Performance details ( such as accuracy, linearity –if applicable) Hazardous certification ( for electrical device) Accessories required , etc Sample P&ID diagrams with Instrument Data sheet Sample P&ID diagrams with Instrument Data sheet Unsafe Work Conditions Unsafe Work Conditions