19. Instrumentation and Control Systems Objectives

Following completion of Chapter 19, students should be able to:

  1. Explain the purpose and nature of instrumentation and control systems.
  2. Identify, avoid, and correct safety hazards associated with instrumentation work.
  3. Recognize various types of sensors and transducers.
  4. Read instruments and make proper adjustments in the operation of water treatment facilities.
  5. Identify symptoms of measurement and control system problems.

The main purpose of this chapter is to teach operators how to read and maintain instrumentation and controls, and how to determine the location and cause of failures in each.

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