EDEXCEL HIGHER

INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL H1

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Covers the syllabus for the Edexcel Higher Unit

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OUTCOME 1 - INSTRUMENTATION SYSTEMS.

TUTORIAL 1 - SENSORS AND TRANSDUCERS Basic Measurement System Temperature Sensors Pressure Sensors Flow Sensors Level Sensors Force Sensors Position Sensors Speed Sensors

TUTORIAL 2 - SIGNAL PROCESSORS AND RECEIVERS Signal Forms and Standards Signal Conversion Signal Processing and Conversion Digital - Analogue Conversion Signal Receivers Smart Instrument Systems

TUTORIAL 3 - MODELS AND CALIBRATION Model of a Basic Instrument System Inputs and Outputs Errors in Instrument Systems Calibration of Instruments Systems Primary and Secondary Standards

  OUTCOME 2  - PROCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS AND CONTROLLERS

The Need for Process Control Processor Control Terminology Deviation, Range, Span, Set Point Bumpless Transfer Direct and Reverse Acting Proportional, Integral and Differential Settings System Terminology Systems Response and Time Lags Tuning Techniques Ziegler - Nichols Tuning Method System Representation

OUTCOME 3 - REGULATING UNITS

Terminology Body, trim, Plug, Seat, Stem, Bonnet Yoke, Actuator, Direct and Reverse Acting Pneumatic and Electric Actuation Types of Valves - Globe, Gate, Rotary, Pinch, Diaphragm Flow Characteristics of Valves Quick Opening, Linear, Equal Percentage and Modified Hyperbolic Valve Positioners - piston, diaphragm, electric