Elements and Performance Criteria
- Explain control theory
- Analyse signal transmissions systems used for monitoring, controlling and shutting down machinery
- Methods and limitations of different signal transmissions systems are compared
- Standard pneumatic system and standard analogue 4-20 mA system of signal transmission are compared and contrasted
- System of a communications bus using digital signal transmission with optical and electronic systems is explained
- Limitations and advantages of a communications bus system are analysed
- Analyse electronic transmitters
- Principles of operation of a typical 4-20 mA transmitter are explained
- Application of strain gauges and changes in capacitance as sensors for pressure and differential pressure transmitters are outlined
- Methods of testing transmitter outputs are recorded explained
- Application of differential pressure transmitters to liquid level sensing is analysed
- Use of a differential pressure transmitter to measure flow is analysed and compared with non-restrictive electronic systems
- Evaluate final control element arrangements
- Evaluate electronic temperature sensors and transmitters
- Colour coding of tails and compensating cables for thermo couple types are identified
- Temperature/mV outputs and application of common thermo couple types are illustrated
- Relationship between resistance and temperature for PT100 resistance temperature device and method of testing three wire arrangements is explained
- Arrangements of interfacing thermo couples and RTDs with 4-20ma systems and 1-5 volt interface cards are analysed
- Analyse PID electronic controllers
- Principle of operation of an electronic analogue 3-term controller and how adjustments are made is explained
- Open loop response and PID controller testing and calibration is demonstrated
- Application of modern single loop digital controller is explained
- Programming requirements for manual and auto tuning when adjusting digital controllers are demonstrated
- Evaluate performance of machinery space monitoring alarm and control systems
- Capacitance sensing and float level monitoring systems are compared
- Single, two and three element boiler water level control systems involving feedwater and cascade systems are analysed
- Requirements and systems to provide advanced combustion control systems and sequential control for burner management are outlined
- Concepts and arrangements for central cooling and load dependent cooling control systems are explained
- Main engine control arrangements for fixed pitch propeller and CPP systems requiring sequential control are analysed
- Tests and procedures to meet UMS requirements are explained, and alarm and monitoring systems involving data loggers, alarm print outers, and trend analysis are evaluated
- Explain fault-finding techniques for control systems
- Governor adjustments are demonstrated and effect of incorrect adjustments is explained
- Common defects in mechanical and electronic governors are itemised
- Indication of faults and procedures of fault finding in 4-20mA loops are explained
- Fault-finding techniques in pneumatic control systems and their respective components are analysed
- Fault-finding flow diagram is illustrated
- Off limit performance, fault detection and principles of rectifications for common engine room control systems are evaluated
- Analyse measurement and test equipment used for fault-finding electronic apparatus
- Analyse governors
- Governor faults are diagnosed and interpreted, identifying and evaluating appropriate adjustments and maintenance to be made
- Specific governor applications requiring torque limitation, critical speed range avoidance are outlined
- Typical electronic governors are explained using labelled diagrams to indicate major components and features
- Governor adjustments to allow operation of propulsion and power generation diesels in both shared load and standalone applications are specified
- Response of a diesel engine governor on change in engine load using both feedback and feed forward control is explained using labelled diagrams to indicate major components and adjustments
- Explain operational applications of analogue and digital programmable logic controllers (PLC)
- Document procedures for programming, operating and maintaining PLC controlled systems
- Procedure for identifying required control system functions are explained
- Procedure for connecting PLC to system control elements is outlined
- System operating procedure is outlined
- Procedure for modifying system and program as necessary to provide adequate and appropriate safety requirements, is outlined
- Maintenance and fault-finding procedures are outlined
- Required documentation is prepared and accuracy is verified