Characteristics and applications of pneumatic/hydraulic components

DOE-STD-1162-2003

Proportional plus reset control system

Proportional plus reset plus rate control system

Discuss the function and operation of the following components of a typical control

station:

Setpoint indicator

Setpoint adjustment

Deviation indicator

Output meter

Manual-automatic transfer switch

Manual output adjust knob

Describe the operation of a self-balancing control station.

Describe the operation of the following types of actuators:

Pneumatic

Hydraulic

Electric motor

Discuss controller tuning.

13.

Instrumentation and control personnel shall demonstrate a working level knowledge of the

characteristics and applications of pneumatic/hydraulic components used in

instrumentation and control systems.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills

Describe the operation of a basic pneumatic transmitter.

Given a diagram of a typical pneumatic control circuit, describe the operation of the

control system and explain the function of its components.

Explain the term "live zero" as it applies to pneumatic control circuits.

Discuss the function and application of the following types of signal converters:

I/P converter

P/I converter

Describe the operation of a pneumatic actuator used in the following applications:

Air operated open/close valve

Air operated throttle valve

Air operated damper

Describe the operation of an electrohydraulic control system.

14.

Instrumentation and control personnel shall demonstrate a working level knowledge of the

characteristics and applications of electronic components used in instrumentation and

control systems.