Instrumentation And Control Engineering Bootcamp

Master Industrial Automation: Measurement Devices, Control Valves, Actuators, and SCADA Systems

What you'll learn

Acquire in-depth knowledge of industrial measurement devices, including temperature, pressure, flow, and level sensors, and learn how to integrate them.

Learn the principles of control valve operation, sizing, and selection, focusing on achieving efficient and safe process control.

Gain practical knowledge about different types of actuators, their working principles, and applications in automation systems.

Understand the architecture, components, and communication protocols of SCADA systems, enabling effective monitoring and control of industrial processes.

Requirements

No prior experience in automation is necessary, but a keen interest in industrial systems and automation processes will enhance the learning experience.

Description

Unlock the world of industrial automation with this comprehensive bootcamp, designed to provide you with a deep understanding of the technologies that drive modern industries. This course covers four essential pillars of automation: measurement devices, control valves, actuators, and SCADA systems, offering a practical and theoretical foundation for beginners and professionals alike.The journey begins with measurement devices, where you'll explore the principles and applications of sensors for temperature, pressure, flow, and level monitoring. You'll understand how these devices ensure accurate data collection in industrial processes. Next, delve into control valves, learning how they regulate fluid flow and pressure to maintain system stability and efficiency. The course then shifts to actuators, the mechanical components that enable automated movements, where you'll gain insights into their various types and applications. Finally, master SCADA systems, the backbone of modern industrial control, by learning how to monitor and control entire processes remotely with ease.With hands-on examples, real-world applications, and step-by-step explanations, this course equips you with the skills to design, operate, and troubleshoot automation systems. Whether you're an engineer, technician, or student, this bootcamp will empower you to take your career to the next level in industrial automation. Join us and start building the future of smart industries today!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Introduction to Measurement Devices

Lecture 2 Introduction

Lecture 3 The main measurement variables

Section 3: Temperature measurement

Lecture 4 What is Temperature

Lecture 5 Types of Temperature Measurement Devices

Lecture 6 Thermocouples

Lecture 7 Resistance Temperature Detectors

Lecture 8 Thermistors

Lecture 9 Non-Contact Pyrometers

Lecture 10 Infrared Pyrometers

Lecture 11 Acoustic Pyrometers

Lecture 12 Filled Devices

Section 4: Pressure Measurement

Lecture 13 What is Pressure

Lecture 14 Types of pressure

Lecture 15 Total pressure

Lecture 16 Types of Pressure devices

Lecture 17 C-Bourdon Tube

Lecture 18 Helix and Spiral Tubes

Lecture 19 The Bellows Gauge

Lecture 20 Diaphragm

Lecture 21 Manometr

Lecture 22 Electrical Pressure Transducer

Lecture 23 Strain Gauge

Lecture 24 Vibrating Wire

Lecture 25 Piezoelectric

Lecture 26 Capacitance

Section 5: Level Measurement

Lecture 27 What is Level

Lecture 28 Level Measurement Devices

Lecture 29 Ultrasonic Level Measurement

Lecture 30 Radar Level Sensor

Lecture 31 Nucleonic Level Sensor

Section 6: Flow Measurement

Lecture 32 What is Flow Measurement

Lecture 33 Types of Flow

Lecture 34 Laminar and Turbulent Flow

Lecture 35 Swirl

Lecture 36 Reynolds Number

Lecture 37 Velocity, Volumetric and Mass Flow Rate

Lecture 38 Viscosity

Lecture 39 Density

Lecture 40 Cavitation

Lecture 41 Non-Newtonian

Lecture 42 Vena Contracta

Lecture 43 DP Flowmeter

Lecture 44 Oscillatory Flow Measurement

Lecture 45 Vortex Flowmeter

Lecture 46 Turbine Flowmeter

Lecture 47 Magnetic Flowmeters

Lecture 48 Positive Displacement Flowmeter

Lecture 49 Ultrasonic Flow Measurement

Section 7: Introduction to Control Valves

Lecture 50 Introduction

Lecture 51 Content Table

Section 8: Terminology

Lecture 52 Introduction to Terminology

Lecture 53 Example 1

Lecture 54 Summary of Terminology

Lecture 55 Example 2

Lecture 56 Human vs. Automated Control

Lecture 57 Automated Control

Lecture 58 Components of Automated Control

Section 9: Purpose and function of control valves

Lecture 59 Introduction to purpose and function of control valves

Lecture 60 Defining the Role of Control Valves

Lecture 61 Block Diagram of Control Loop

Lecture 62 Control Valve Characteristics

Section 10: Components of a typical industrial valve

Lecture 63 Introduction to components of a typical industrial valve

Lecture 64 Valve Body

Lecture 65 Plug

Lecture 66 Seat

Lecture 67 Yoke

Lecture 68 Actuator

Lecture 69 Actuator Stem

Lecture 70 Actuator Spring

Lecture 71 Pneumatic Actuators with Electronic Controllers

Lecture 72 Direct and reverse actuator

Lecture 73 Packing and Gaskets

Section 11: Types of control valves

Lecture 74 Introduction to types of control valves

Lecture 75 Globe Valve

Lecture 76 Cage Valve

Lecture 77 Split Body Valve

Lecture 78 Angle Body Valve

Lecture 79 Y Pattern Valve

Lecture 80 Three-way Valve

Lecture 81 Single-seated Valve

Lecture 82 Double-Seated

Lecture 83 Butterfly Valves

Lecture 84 Ball Valves

Section 12: Control Valve selection

Lecture 85 Introduction to Control Valve selection

Lecture 86 Selection Criteria

Lecture 87 Valve Selection Process

Lecture 88 Valve Body Materials

Lecture 89 Control valve flow characteristics

Section 13: Valve Sizing for Liquid Flow

Lecture 90 Introduction to Valve Sizing for Liquid Flow

Lecture 91 Valve Sizing Procedure

Lecture 92 Principles of sizing equation

Lecture 93 Major influences

Lecture 94 Other Influences

Lecture 95 Choked Flow

Lecture 96 Pressure Recovery

Lecture 97 Sizing Equations

Lecture 98 Simplified Formulae

Lecture 99 Practical Example of Cv sizing calculation

Lecture 100 Example 2: Control Valve Sizing Problem with Choked Flow

Section 14: Valve Sizing for Gas and Vapor Flow

Lecture 101 Introduction to Valve Sizing for Gas and Vapor Flow

Lecture 102 Compressibility in Gas and Steam

Lecture 103 Ideal and Real Gasses

Lecture 104 Handling High Mach Numbers

Lecture 105 Imperial Formulas

Lecture 106 Metric Formulas

Lecture 107 Reducers

Lecture 108 Gas Expansion and Density

Lecture 109 Choked Flow

Lecture 110 Practical Example 3

Lecture 111 Practical Example 4

Lecture 112 Two Phase Flow

Lecture 113 Datasheet

Section 15: Introduction to Actuators

Lecture 114 Introduction

Lecture 115 Content

Section 16: Pneumatic Actuators

Lecture 116 Introduction to Pneumatic Actuators

Lecture 117 Diaphragm Actuators

Lecture 118 Effect of Differential Pressure on the valve lift

Lecture 119 Positioners

Lecture 120 Piston Actuators

Lecture 121 Rotary Vane Actuators

Section 17: Electric Actuators

Lecture 122 Introduction to Electric Actuators

Lecture 123 Basic Concept of Electricity

Lecture 124 Analogy with a Water Circuit

Lecture 125 DC Motors

Lecture 126 Functionality of Control Motors

Lecture 127 Associated Electrical Components

Lecture 128 Power and Control Signal Inputs

Lecture 129 Electrical Control Signals

Lecture 130 Typical Combinations of Power and Signal

Lecture 131 VMD System

Lecture 132 Modulating Actuators

Lecture 133 Applications in Process Control

Section 18: Hydraulic Actuators

Lecture 134 Introduction to Hydraulic Actuators

Lecture 135 Quarter-Turn Hydraulic Actuators

Lecture 136 Linear Hydraulic Actuators

Section 19: Actuator Selection

Lecture 137 Introduction to Actuator Selection

Lecture 138 Requirements for Actuators

Lecture 139 Usage factors

Lecture 140 NEMA Guidelines

Lecture 141 Safety

Lecture 142 Cost

Lecture 143 Electric actuation

Lecture 144 Pneumatic actuation

Lecture 145 Hydraulic actuation

Lecture 146 Gas-powered actuators

Lecture 147 Electrohydraulic actuators

Section 20: Introduction to SCADA

Lecture 148 Introduction

Section 21: Background to SCADA

Lecture 149 Introduction to Background to SCADA

Lecture 150 Layers of the SCADA

Lecture 151 SCADA system components

Lecture 152 SCADA architecture generations

Lecture 153 Fundamental principles of modern SCADA systems

Lecture 154 PC to PLC or DCS with a fieldbus and sensor

Lecture 155 Intelligent electronic devices

Section 22: Hardware and Firmware

Lecture 156 Introduction to Hardware and Firmware

Lecture 157 Main Hardware components

Lecture 158 PLC Software

Section 23: Software and Protocols

Lecture 159 Introduction to Software and Protocols

Lecture 160 SCADA software key features

Lecture 161 SCADA software packages

Lecture 162 Redundancy

Lecture 163 System Response Time

Lecture 164 Protocols

Section 24: Landlines

Lecture 165 Introduction to Landlines in SCADA Systems

Lecture 166 Cables and Connectivity

Lecture 167 Interference and Noise Management

Lecture 168 Cable Classification and Spacing

Lecture 169 Earthing and Grounding Requirements

Lecture 170 Types of Data Communication Cables

Lecture 171 Fiber Optic Cables in SCADA

Section 25: Local Area Networks

Lecture 172 Introduction to Local Area Networks

Lecture 173 Network Topologies

Lecture 174 Media Access Methods

Lecture 175 OSI Model

Lecture 176 Network Interconnection Components

Lecture 177 Ethernet and TCP/IP Protocols

Lecture 178 SCADA and the internet

Section 26: Automation Systems Digital Security

Lecture 179 Introduction to SCADA Security

Lecture 180 Types of Threats to Automation Systems

Lecture 181 Digital Security Risks

Lecture 182 The causes of system compromise

Lecture 183 Security Controls

Section 27: Modems

Lecture 184 Introduction to Modems

Lecture 185 Types of modems

Lecture 186 Modes of Operation

Lecture 187 Components of Modem

Lecture 188 Modulation techniques

Lecture 189 Interface Standards

This course is designed for aspiring automation professionals who are looking to start a career in industrial automation and process control, including SCADA systems, actuators, control valves, and measurement devices. It is also suitable for engineers and technicians in mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation fields who want to expand their knowledge and skills in automation technologies. Additionally, the course caters to students and graduates in engineering and technical disciplines who aim to enhance their practical understanding of automation systems and improve their employability. Finally, it is ideal for industry enthusiasts and hobbyists interested in learning the fundamentals of SCADA systems, process instrumentation, and control technologies. Whether you are a beginner or have some background in engineering or industrial systems, this course offers a practical and hands-on approach to mastering these essential skills.