563-07 - Instrumentation and Controls

Learning objectives
- Explain the basic operation of a boiler-following instrumentation and control system
- Describe the effects on efficiency and/or availability when actual parameter values are different than what is indicated
- List common systems and parameters controlled by generating unit instrumentation and control systems
- In your own words, describe how a control system responds when it receives an erroneous signal from an instrument such a thermocouple
- Explain common operator responses to instrumentation and control problems
Course overview
Instrumentation and controls are some of the most important tools power plant operators use. Several small instrumentation and control systems make up what is known as the distributed control system (DCS). The DCS makes operating a common electrical generation unit much easier. Operators make small adjustments to the system to keep important operating parameters at their designated value.
The Instrumentation and Controls training course explains the operation of a boiler-following instrumentation and control system. It describes the effects when actual parameter values are different than what is indicated. it also discusses common responses to instrumentation and control problems. This online course covers:
- Instrumentation principles
- Control principles
- Principles and purposes of instrumentation and control
- Boiler-following system
- Parameter actual and indicated mismatch
- Responding to IC problems
The Instrumentation and Controls course is part of the Efficiency, Reliability, and Environmentally Sensitive Operations training series.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.