Introduction to Marine Automation Terminologies
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What is the primary purpose of instrumentation in marine automation?

  • To solely provide mechanical assistance to operators
  • To measure, control, and observe various processes (correct)
  • To eliminate the need for human operators
  • To automate only financial transactions

Which statement accurately describes a closed loop system?

  • It uses continuous feedback for accuracy. (correct)
  • It operates without any feedback.
  • It relies entirely on human oversight.
  • It is simpler than an open loop system.

What does the term 'set point' refer to in a control system?

  • Any disturbance variable that affects the system
  • The desired value of a controlled variable (correct)
  • The actual value measured in the system
  • The maximum allowable deviation from normal operation

Which element directly measures process variables in a control system?

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What role does the final control element play in the control system?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of open loop systems?

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Which type of device is a Bourdon tube?

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What is the role of the diaphragm in pressure measurement?

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What is the primary function of a strain gauge?

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Which pressure unit is most commonly used in the English system?

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What type of device is a U-tube manometer primarily used for?

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Which device generates a small electrical signal proportional to the force exerted?

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What standard output does a pressure transmitter typically give?

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How is the capacitance of a variable capacitance transducer affected?

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For level measurement in SI units, which measurement units are commonly used?

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What is the role of a level switch in a measurement system?

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What method do differential pressure flowmeters use to measure flow rate?

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Which type of flowmeter physically traps fluid to measure flow rate?

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What does the accuracy rating of an instrument indicate?

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What types of devices are included under velocity flowmeters?

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Which of the following is NOT a component of the calibration process?

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In terms of accuracy, what does the term 'FS' stand for?

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What is the purpose of a calibrator in the calibration process?

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Which of the following statements about precision is true?

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What standard output range does a level transmitter typically provide?

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Which unit is NOT commonly used for temperature measurement?

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Which device serves as a local reference for temperature measurement?

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What is the output signal of a thermocouple measured in?

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How does the resistance of an RTD change with temperature?

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Which equation represents volumetric flow rate?

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Which of the following is a correct expression of temperature conversion from Celsius to Fahrenheit?

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What does mass flow rate specifically measure?

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What is the conversion factor from US gallons per day (gpd) to cubic meters per second (m3/s)?

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How does one convert liters per minute (liter/min) to imperial gallons per minute (Imp gpm)?

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What is the conversion factor from cubic feet per minute (cfm) to liters per second (liter/sec)?

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If you have a flow of 6333.3 m3/h, what is the equivalent flow in imperial gallons per day (Imp gpd)?

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To convert from US gallons per minute (US gpm) to cubic meters per hour (m3/h), what factor is required?

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When converting liter/h to m3/s, which factor is used?

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What is the conversion from cubic meters per minute (m3/min) to imperial gallons per minute (Imp gpm)?

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Which of the following corrects a common mistake when converting US gpd to liters per hour?

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Instrumentation

Devices or instruments used for observing, measuring, or controlling a process.

Control System

A system that regulates or monitors a process to achieve a desired outcome.

Open Loop System

A control system without feedback, making it simple but less accurate.

Closed Loop System

Control system with feedback, making it more accurate but complex.

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Controlled Variable

The variable in a system that you want to control.

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Set Point

The desired value for a controlled process variable.

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Primary Element

Measures a system variable for a control loop.

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Bourdon Tube

A pressure-measuring device that bends due to pressure.Used for measuring pressure.

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Strain Gauge

A device that changes resistance proportional to the applied pressure. Increased pressure means increased resistance.

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Piezoelectric Transducer

A device composed of quartz that generates a small voltage when pressure is applied. The voltage is proportional to the force.

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Variable Capacitance Transducer

A device with two plates where the capacitance changes based on the distance between plates. This distance varies with applied pressure.

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Pascal (Pa)

The SI unit of pressure. It's a very small unit.

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Bar

Widely used pressure unit in engineering.

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Local Reference for Pressure

A device used to visually verify pressure readings. Examples include gauges and U-tube manometers.

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Remote Control for Pressure

Devices like pressure switches and transmitters send signals to control systems based on pressure readings.

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Innage vs. Ullage

Innage refers to the depth of liquid in a tank, while ullage is the empty space above the liquid.

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Temperature Units

The standard SI unit for temperature is Celsius (°C). In the ANSI system, Fahrenheit (°F) is used. Other units include Kelvin (K) and Rankine (°R).

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Bimetallic Device

A device that uses two different metals with different thermal expansion rates to indicate temperature changes. Used for local temperature measurement.

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Thermocouple

A sensor that measures temperature by generating a voltage based on the Seebeck effect. It consists of two dissimilar metals joined at one end.

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RTD (Resistance Temperature Detector)

A sensor that measures temperature based on the change in resistance of a pure metal, usually platinum.

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Volumetric Flow Rate

The volume of fluid passing a point in a pipe per unit time. Measured in units like liters per minute or cubic meters per hour.

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Mass Flow Rate

The mass or weight of fluid flowing per unit time. Measured in units like kilograms per second or pounds per hour.

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Temperature Transmitter

A device that converts temperature readings from sensors like thermocouples or RTDs into standard instrumentation signals.

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Temperature Switch

A device that cuts off electrical signals when a predefined temperature limit is exceeded.

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Flow Rate

The volume of fluid passing a point in a given amount of time. It can be measured in units like gallons per minute (gpm), cubic meters per second (m3/s), or cubic feet per minute (cfm).

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US gpd

US gallons per day. A unit used to measure flow rate, especially in the US.

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US gpm

US gallons per minute. A unit for measuring flow rate commonly used in the US.

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IMP gpd

Imperial gallons per day. A unit of flow rate used in the UK and other countries.

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IMP gpm

Imperial gallons per minute. A unit of flow rate used in the UK and other countries.

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Converting Flow Rate Units (US/IMP)

The process of changing the unit of measurement for flow rate from US gallons (US gpd, US gpm) to imperial gallons (IMP gpd, IMP gpm) or vice versa.

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Converting Flow Rate Units (Metric/Imperial/US)

Changing flow rate units from metric (m3/s, m3/min, liter/sec), imperial (IMP gpd, IMP gpm), or US units (US gpd, US gpm).

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Rotameter

A device used to directly indicate the actual flow rate of a fluid.

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Totalizer

A device attached to a rotameter that calculates the average flow rate over a set period.

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Differential Pressure Flowmeter

Measures flow by sensing the pressure difference across an obstruction in the pipe.

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Velocity Flowmeter

Measures flow by directly measuring the velocity of the fluid and multiplying it by the pipe area.

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Displacement Flowmeter

Measures flow by directly measuring the volume of fluid that passes through a known space.

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Calibration

The process of comparing a measurement device to a known standard to determine its accuracy and correct any errors.

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Calibrator

The instrument used as the reference standard during calibration.

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Accuracy

The degree to which a measurement conforms to a known or ideal value.

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Study Notes

Introduction to Marine Automation - Terminologies

  • Instrumentation: A collection of devices used for observation, measurement, and control.
  • Control System: A system used to regulate a process, monitor it, or indicate when desired results are achieved.
  • Automation: Automatically controlling a system using instruments to balance supply and demand.
  • Mechanization: Providing machinery to assist human operators with physical tasks.
  • Open Loop System: A control loop without feedback, a simple system.
  • Closed Loop System: A control loop with continuous feedback, more accurate but complex.
  • Controlled Variable: The variable within a system that is controlled. This variable often has a set point.
  • Set Point: The desired value for the controlled variable.
  • Manipulated Variable: The variable changed to adjust the system and correct the process.
  • Disturbance Variable: Any variable that can disrupt the process. Examples include ambient temperature.
  • Primary Element: The device that measures variables in a system such as sensors or instruments.
  • Secondary Element: The device that processes the signal from the primary element and sends a signal to the final control element.
  • Final Control Element: The device that changes the manipulated variable to correct the process, often control valves.

Types of Control Systems

  • Diagrams illustrating open and closed loop systems are included, showing the process, manipulated variable (MV), process variable (PV), measuring element, indicator/recorder (open loop) and controller set point (SP), manipulated variable, and corresponding flow back to the controller in a closed loop system.

Process Variables

  • Diagrams highlighting the manipulated variable, controlled variable, and disturbance variable within a process.

Components of a Typical Control System

  • Diagrams outlining the final control element, controller, secondary element, primary element, and sensor within the process.

Function of Components in Control System

  • Diagrams show how the manipulated variable (MV) is compared to the set value (SV) which computes and then adjusts the MV to control the process value (PV).

Principles of Process Measurements - Pressure Measurements

  • Primary Elements:
    • Bourdon Tube: Used in ordinary pressure gauges, available in C-type, helical, and spiral variations for different applications.
    • Diaphragm: A rubber device creating a partition between areas, responding to applied pressure.
    • Bellows: A device expanding or contracting due to pressure.
  • Diagrams of each primary pressure element are included, visually depicting their structure and principle of operation.

Principles of Process Measurements - Continued

  • Strain Gauges: Devices changing resistance proportionally to pressure, increasing resistance with increased pressure.
  • Piezoelectric Transducers: Quartz crystal devices producing a small electrical signal proportional to the pressure applied.
  • Variable Capacitance Transducers: Two-plate device where capacitance changes with plate distance, directly proportional to pressure.

Units of Pressure

  • A table converting various pressure units (psi, kPa, inH2O, mmH2O, inHg, mmHg, bar, kg/cm², gm/cm²) is included.

Local Reference for Pressure Measurement

  • Pressure gauges and U-tube manometers are used for pressure measurement and verification.

Remote Control for Pressure Measurement

  • Pressure switches and transmitters measure pressure and send signals to the controller, often with alarm signals included.

Level Measurements

  • Level can be measured in units like millimeters, centimeters, meters, or percentages in the SI system. Inches, feet, and percentages are used in the English system.
  • Local references like sight glass and sounding tape are used to measure and verify levels.

Remote Control for Level Measurement

  • Level switches and transmitters are used; sometimes they act as emergency switches. Output signals are often 4 to 20 mA or 0.2 to 1.0 Bar.

Temperature Measurements

  • Temperature is measured using Celsius (°C) in SI units, and Fahrenheit (°F) in ANSI system. Other units include Kelvin and Rankine.
  • Local references such as bimetallic devices, fluid expansion devices, infrared, or change-of-state devices (thermometers) are used to measure temperature.

Remote Control for Temperature Measurement

  • Temperature switches and transmitters are used for remote temperature measurement, with the signals sent to a controller. These devices can be used to cut off electrical signals when a predefined limit is exceeded, using thermocouples and RTDs (Resistance Temperature Detectors).

Flow Measurements

  • Flow can be measured using volumetric flow rate (volume of fluid per unit time) or mass flow rate (mass or weight per unit time).
  • Typical units for flow rate include pounds per hour.
  • A table converts various flow units.

Instrument Calibration - Terminologies

  • Calibration: Determining an instrument's uncertainty or accuracy by comparing it to a known standard.
  • Calibrator: The instrument used as the known standard in calibration.
  • Accuracy: How close an indicated value is to the recognized or ideal value.
  • Accuracy Rating: Maximum permissible errors under specific conditions (often expressed as a percentage or +/- value).
  • Precision: Reproducibility of measurements.
  • Rangeability: The ability of an instrument to change its range/scale.
  • Traceability: The ability to link a measurement to known standards.
  • Sensitivity: Smallest measurable change in a measured quantity.

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