This question came in from a student taking the online Certified Control Systems Technician® (CCST®) Level I Review Course (TS00E). We thought it would be valuable to share the exchange here. The answer was provided by the course instructor, Thomas Stokes. Question from Student: In the CCST study guide, domain 1 question number 55 gives [...]
1. Standard analog instrument pneumatic signals are: 2. From ANSI/ISA-5.1-1984, “Instrument Symbols and Identification:” The line symbol ———- denotes a: 3. A ____________ control system evolved from central computer control of the 1960s and was developed initially for continuous flow processes that required loop, analog, and limited discrete control. 4. A ________ is a microcomputer-based [...]
Jim Cahill posted an interesting question today on Twitter from a Jeremy Salmon, a BYU student. He wanted to know: I reached out to some folks in the Automation Federation (AF) who have been working on standardizing Automation-type curriculum to universities, colleges, and high schools. They created the Automation Competency Model to help shape [...]
1. Which type of drawing provides detailed piping and process information, in addition to instrumentation and control information? 2. Which variable does the control system attempt to hold at a constant value? 3. In which of the following types of processes is material first added to a vessel, some operation takes place, and then material [...]
When you read a book, do you ever consider the years of knowledge that lie behind the words? Collectively, the co-authors of Instrumentation and Control Systems Documentation, Second Edition bring 80-plus years’ worth of experience to each page. What’s even more unique is they are father and son. A dedicated ISA member for more than [...]
Presents the methodology for designing and developing control systems documentation. This course covers both the development and the reading/interpreting of these documents, and can be beneficial to both engineers and technicians.
Presents the methodology for designing and developing control systems documentation. This course covers both the development and the reading/interpreting of these documents, and can be beneficial to both engineers and technicians.
ISA Technician Training Boot Camp (not just for technicians) combines a unique technical training course
ISA Technician Training Boot Camp (not just for technicians) combines a unique technical training course
This introductory web seminar will provide an overview of the material covered in the ISA course _ Developing & Applying Standard Instrumentation and Control Documentation (FG15).
