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.
- Training Type: Online Interactive
- 50 Minutes
- English