Description
The Temperature Process Training System is a compact and mobile unit for a wide range of experiments in temperature control. It gives students a greater understanding of the stability of simple control systems. The self-contained unit can perform many experiments, but it can also connect to the optional Computer Control System for distributed control. The main parts of the Temperature Process Training system are: • Industrial controller with autotune feature • Two-channel chart recorder • Heat-exchanger and fan • Temperature transmitter • Thermocouples • Delay coil • In-line heater • Three-speed pump • Reservoir To carry out experiments, students fi ll the reservoir with clean water and prime the system. They then set the controller to regulate the power to the in-line heater and control the temperature of the water at any of three places. The heat-exchanger removes the heat from the water, to give quicker experiments. The thermocouples (selected by a three-way switch) give feedback to the controller. For a realistic experience, the equipment has industrial-standard instrumentation and parts. The apparatus includes one gate valve that works as a flow bypass. A chart recorder shows and logs the changes of the process variable (temperature) and the controller output.
Learning Outcomes
Proportional, integral and derivative control
Setting up and demonstrating automatic control
The principles of loop control and the calibration and tuning of temperature transmitters and thermocouples
Operation of a temperature control system
Distributed control
Specifications
- ATICO is committed to a programmed of continuous improvement; hence we reserve the right to alter the design and product specification without prior notice.
- Dimensions and Weights:
- Nett: 700 mm x 800 mm x 1750 and 120 kg
- Packed: Approximately 1 m3 and 150 kg
Operating Conditions
- Operating environment: Laboratory
- Storage temperature range: –25°C to +55°C (when packed for transport)
- Operating temperature range:+5°C to +40°C
- Operating relative humidity range:80% at temperatures < 31°C decreasing linearly to 50% at 40°C
