Instrument Air Compressor Control Philosophy
Instrument air compressor type that usually used in offshore application is a screw rotary type. This type is used due to its large flow capacity and relatively low discharge pressure
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Hydraulic Accumulator Sizing for Wellhead Control Panel
Hydraulic Accumulator Sizing for Wellhead Control Panel Hydraulic Power Unit (Hpu) In the wellhead control panel there is a Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU) that utilize hydraulic reservoir, hydraulic pumps, and
How to choose between PLC and DCS Systems ?
PLC or DCS System ? The following steps discuss about How to choose PLC or DCS systems ? Step 1: Does process require implementation of advanced process control (APC)? No doubt,
When to use a Diaphragm Seal ?
Process measurement sensors are not indestructible. Not even the most rugged device is fully immune to the chemical nature of process media or the kinetic impact associated with fluid composition
Readings Mismatch between Field & Control Room ? Why
Instrumentation maintenance engineer often hears about process value mismatch from field transmitter display reading and control room DCS/PLC reading. Generally we see the readings mismatch between field & DCS happens
Difference between DCS & PLC Systems
DCS stands for Distributed Control System and PLC stands for Programmable Logic Controller. Do you know the Difference between DCS and PLC Systems ? Difference between DCS & PLC Systems
Important Factors for Thermocouple Selection
It would be difficult to chart a career course in the industrial process control field without being exposed to thermocouples. They are the ubiquitous basic temperature measuring tools with which
Difference between Intrinsic Safe and Non-Intrinsic Safe Cables
Difference between IS and Non-IS cables The IS and Non-IS cables are similar in construction like 1 pair, 2 pair or multi-pair cables with shield, insulation, armor etc. The entity
How-to Create Instrument Loop Diagram (ILD) ?
How to create a instrumentation loop drawing, say for instrument air vessel ? Piping and Instrumentation (P&ID) diagram shows the several instrumentation loops connected with particular equipment. P&ID shows signal path
Failsafe Wiring Practices
Failsafe wiring practice is one of those topics that separates control system designers and electricians from other technical specialties. This is one of the areas that show up as problems