F/QAP/021/004
F/QAP/021/004
Name of the Programme
BEng in Process Operations and Maintenance
Aim
The aim of the module is to provide an understanding on the fundamentals of process control and instrumentation techniques used in process industries. The topics cover different types of process control loops, its functions, operational modes and instruments for measurement applicable to process industry.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course the student should be able to:
Understand the basic principles of process control techniques in industrial processes.
Development of Piping and Instrumentation diagrams.
Recognize and understand the different types of controllers.
Analysis and application the stability criteria of a control system.
Acquire knowledge on the basics of data communication.
Explain the importance of calibration, installation and the maintenance of measurement systems.(
Interpret the performance characteristics of relevant measurement systems including pressure, flow, temperature and level measurement.
Task
Dry Exhaust Gas Scrubber
The student will choose a specific industry and process i.e. oil and gas industry – distillation process using different resources such as journals, websites, and any online sources. A comprehensive report with a minimum of 2000 words will be carried out by the student fully discussing and illustrating the stated topics below. Proper citation and referencing using the Harvard referencing style must be observed.
Give the details of the industry and the process chosen for study. [5]
Draw the Process Flow Diagram, and develop Piping & Instrumentation
Diagram P&ID of any one process from the chosen industry. [30]
Explain in detail the Feed and the Product streams [10]
Identify and explain the types of pumps, valves, equipment, and signals in the
Piping & Instrumentation diagram drawn. [20]
Discuss about the manipulated and controlled variable of the process loop from
Piping and Instrumentation diagram drawn. [10]
Detail the control system configuration with suitable justification [10]
Explain the working principle of any one type of sensor i.e. pressure, flow,
temperature, etc. used in the process. [10]
References (Harvard referencing style) [5]
[Total 100 marks]
Marking scheme
Component
Weightage
Total Marks
Knowledge and understanding of the topic
30%
30
Application and analysis of the topic (Course specific Skill)
35%
35
The structure in terms of logic and coherence
30%
30
The use of relevant work examples and/or examples gained from further reading
5%
5
Total
100
Instructions
Please no Plagiarism.
Referencing
Harvard Referencing (CCE Style) First Edition 2013 should be followed for both in-text and listing references. This downloadable document can be found in our CCE portal at: http://coeportal.nu.edu.om/member/contentdetails.aspx?id=693
Rev: 01 Template B 9th July 2017 1 | Page