Process instrumentation principles of operation, purpose and uses.

DOE-STD-1151-2002

Neutral grounding

Protective relays

Describe the protection provided by fuses and circuit breakers.

Describe the purpose and functions of a motor controller.

1.16 Personnel shall demonstrate working level knowledge of electrical system and

components in the area of safety.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills

Discuss the hazards associated with operations and maintenance of electrical

systems and components.

Describe the general safety precautions for operations and maintenance of electrical

systems and components.

Discuss the safety precautions specific to batteries.

1.17 Personnel shall demonstrate familiarity level knowledge of process

instrumentation principles of operation, purpose and uses.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills

Explain the reason for measuring temperature, pressure, flow, and fluid level.

List the three basic functions that temperature, pressure, flow, and fluid level

For the temperature detection devices listed, explain how the instrument provides an

output representative of the temperature being measured:

Thermocouple (TC)

Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD)

For the pressure detection devices listed, explain how the instrument provides an

output representative of the pressure being measured:

Bellows type

Bourdon tube type

For the fluid level detection devices listed, Explain how the instrument provides an

output representative of the level being measured:

Gauge-glass type

Conductive probe type

Magnetic bond type