Technical Familiarisation 

Process Measurement  

This course will introduce you to the importance of accurate measurement, and the various process variables used in the oil and gas industry.

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Course Description 

Measurement is all about discovering the length, volume, temperature, weight, mass, pressure etc., of something, and is important in the oil, gas and chemical industries, and essential in engineering and construction.

Accuracy is very important, mores so when what is being measured could have a potential impact on control or safety if a measurement is wrong. This course will introduce you to the importance of accurate measurement, and the various process variables used in the oil and gas industry.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course you will be able to:

  • Recognise the importance of accurate measurement 
  •  List the four main process variables in oil and gas 
  • Explain the difference between gauge and absolute 
  • Identify units of pressure 
  • Recognise the importance of pressure transmitters 
  • Recognise the importance of accurate level measures 
  • Describe ways of measuring level 
  • Explain the importance of flow measurement Recognise different units of flow 
  • Identify types of flow meter 
  • List the three common temperature scales
  • Identify different types of temperature sensor
  • Describe a control loop 
  • Identify the key components of a control loop
  • Define the different types of control signal
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