Level and Flow Process Control Learning System – T5552

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Process control systems provide precise control of liquids and gases in a wide variety of industrial applications including power generation, petrochemicals, food processing, and manufacturing. These systems control liquid and gas variables such as flow rate, pressure, temperature, liquid level, density, and pH. The T5552 Level and Flow Process Control System teaches two of the most common types of process control systems, flow and liquid level, and the basic concepts on which other systems are based. Students will learn to calibrate, adjust, install, operate, and connect process control systems in industrial applications.

The T5552 includes a bench-top workstation, process control network, control panel, student learning materials for both theory and lab, and teacher’s guide. The workstation is constructed of heavy-duty, welded steel. Industrial quality components are mounted and plumbed in a closed loop circuit to control the water flow between two tanks or the liquid level in one tank. All components are connected to banana jacks on the control panel to allow students to measure signals and connect the devices in a wide variety of control configurations.

The T5552 offers 3 types of controllers: relay control, the standard, and two options: PID controller and PLC control. This allows students to study a wide range of process control methods. The relay control includes manual input switches, control relays, solenoid valves, and float switches to perform automatic on/off liquid level control. The PID controller option enables variable electronic control of either liquid level or flow and the PLC controller option enables both on/off and PID control of the system. Manual valves are used to switch between the PID and on/off control methods.

The T5552 offers a wide variety of transducers and control valves, enabling students to study a full range of process control technology. Optional transducers and valves can be quickly interchanged with the standard ones via hand-tightened pipe unions and plug-in electrical connections.

  • Key Features

    • Industrial Standard Components
    • Heavy Duty Welded Steel Workstation
    • Interchangeable Components
    • Built-In Instrumentation
    • 3 Types of Controller Options
    • PLC Interface
    • Industrial Safety Devices

  • Product Options

  • Additional Requirements

    • Electrical Power: 1-Phase, 115 VAC, 60 Hz, 15 Amps or 1-Phase, 230 VAC, 50 Hz, 18 Amps
    • Model T5552-C1 PID Controller Module
    • Hand Tool Set
    • Multimeter
    • Water 5 gallons

Learning Topics

  • Instrument Tags
  • Interpretation of P&I Diagrams
  • On/Off Relay Control
  • Manual/Automatic Control
  • PID Control
  • Liquid Level Measurement
  • Pressure Transducer Level Sensors
  • Flow Measurement
  • Paddlewheel Flow Sensors
  • I/P Converters
  • Pneumatic Proportional Valves
  • PID Controllers
  • Process Meters
  • System Startup and Shutdown
  • Component Installation and Operation
  • Component Calibration
  • Component Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  • System Performance
  • System Tuning

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