Field devices (2 cr)

Materials

Sivonen, M. 2001. Teollisuuden instrumentointi: rakenne ja suunnittelu. Helsinki: AEL.

Häkkinen, V-M. 2020. Kenttälaitteet. Kurssimateriaali, AMK. Jyväskylän ammattikorkeakoulu, Tekniikan ala.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

Discuss on a case-by-case basis.

Further information

Self-assessment takes place mainly through learning tasks. The assessment decision is based 100% on the competence shown in the exam.

Student workload

Lectures 16 h, Tutorial lessons 4 h, independent work 34 h, a total of 54 hours of learning work.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Adequate (1): You recognize the basics and terminology, but you have shortcomings in interpreting the key issues.

Satisfactory (2): You know the basics and terminology, but doing holistic field device engineering is challenging.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3): You know the most common field devices and the basics of their placement, installation methods, installation documentation, and installation materials. You can select and dimension field devices suitable for basic processes.

Very good (4): You master the key issues and know how to apply them in a variety of ways in projects.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): You master the key issues and are able to apply them, outlining different alternative functional total solutions.

Exam schedules

Passing exam at the time announced in Moodle and two re-examinations.

Teaching language

en

Teaching methods

The automation engineering entities is inherently problem-oriented and therefore it is also used as a learning method. Concretely, it is done through contact hours, returnable exercises and independent work.

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2

Qualifications

Basic knowledge of physics and measurement technology

Content

Sensors
Control valves and their selection and dimensioning.
The placing of field equipment into a process.
The installing principles of field equipment and the documentation

Objective

Control valves and their selection and dimensioning. The placing of field equipment into a process. The installing principles of field equipment and the accessories used in installation.

EUR-ACE ENGINEERING PRCATICE
You will understand the implications of field device installation locations and practices for system functionality. You will be able to draft and interpret documents related to field equipment installation technology and their selection, and you will understand the role of standards as part of a engineering project.