INPF 60081 - Pneumatic Controls

1. Explain the architecture of process measurement and controls.
2. Identify local, process, alarm, and protection controls.
3. Identify process measurement and control devices and their operation.
4. Identify open and closed-loop systems.
5. Differentiate pneumatic/hydraulic multi-port directional valve schematics.
6. Explain point force vs. distributed force, force balance, flow to open vs. flow to close, dome loaded, and differential.
7. Explain the operation of pressure reducing valve and back pressure regulators.
8. Identify direct-acting and pilot-operated regulating valves and their operation.
9. Define differential pressure devices and dust collection operation.