Process Control and
Instrumentation
Informative Presentation
Introduction to Control Systems
• Maintain desired process conditions
• Reduce variability and improve safety
Control Loop Components
• Sensor
• Controller
• Actuator
• Final control element
Types of Control
• Proportional (P)
• Integral (I)
• Derivative (D)
• PID control
Instrumentation Symbols
• Used in P&ID diagrams
• Standard ISA symbols
Common Instruments
• Flow meters
• Level transmitters
• Pressure gauges