Final Control Elements

Learning objectives

  • Describe a final control element
  • Explain how control valves and their actuators are used as final control elements
  • Identify types of dampers used as final control elements
  • Describe common variable speed drives that may be used as final control elements
  • Explain how modulating power controllers are used as final control elements

Course overview

Final control elements directly change or control the manipulated variable in a control loop. Understanding different final control elements used in industrial facilities helps operate or maintain a plant.

The Final Control Elements training course describes the basic design and function of different final control elements used in control loops. This online course covers:

  • Final control basics
  • Control valves and actuators
  • Dampers (louvres)
  • Variable speed drives
  • Modulating power controllers

This course is part of the Controllers and Final Control training series.

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